Traditional use of medicinal plants in Jablanica district (South-Eastern Serbia): ethnobotanical survey and comparison with scientific data

Živković, Jelena; Ilić, Milan; Zdunić, Gordana; Jovanović-Lješković, Nataša; Menković, Nebojša; Šavikin, Katarina

doi:10.1007/s10722-020-01094-0

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“…Fast implementation of these new data allows the development of new medicines and functional foods that reach the market, and through advertisement and targeted promotion, supplies patients and consumers with transformed and upgraded traditional knowledge that they can combine with their own [167]. Screening of medicinal use of O. basilicum in the Balkans recorded during ethnopharmacological studies revealed quite varied, relatively low popularity (use value 0.17-0.3) that corresponds to frequencies of medicinal use of sweet basil reported by our participants [76,[169][170][171]. Cultivated plants were frequently found to have higher use values than wild ones; however, ethnobotanical indices could be misleading due to the differences in methodologies and aims of the research [172,173].…”

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confidence: 64%

Sweet Basil between the Soul and the Table—Transformation of Traditional Knowledge on Ocimum basilicum L. in Bulgaria

Ivanova

Bosseva

Chervenkov

et al. 2023

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The study tracks the utilization of Ocimum basilicum L. (sweet basil)—a garden plant popular for its ritual and ornamental value in the past, that is currently applied in various forms and ways as medicine, food, insect repellent, etc.—in Bulgaria. Previous data for Bulgarian rural home gardens showed a significant number of preserved local landraces; however, it remained unclear how people perceive the large varietal diversity of this species and how the traditions related to its use are preserved. We combined a literature review on the cultural value of sweet basil and the breeding of local genetic resources with an online questionnaire, directed to adult laypeople, that sought to access different aspects of past (recalled) and present use and related knowledge. The identification skills of the participants were tested using images of local plant landraces and foreign varieties. Responses from 220 participants showed that potted “Genovese”-type individual was most frequently identified as sweet basil (89.9%), followed by two examples of local landraces in flower. Participants who grow sweet basil or used it in more varied ways had significantly better identification skills. Ocimum basilicum was most frequently reported as food, while ritual/symbolic use was preserved while devalued during the Communism regime (1945–1989). Food and religious uses were negatively associated in the past, but presently, the tendency is completely reversed. Preferences for the informal exchange of seeds and seed-saving practices were discussed.

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confidence: 64%

Sweet Basil between the Soul and the Table—Transformation of Traditional Knowledge on Ocimum basilicum L. in Bulgaria

Ivanova

Bosseva

Chervenkov

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“…(45), 95 (42), 43 (41). NI-2: 109(100), 81 (75), 93 (62), 121 (54), 67 (49), 95 (46), 55 (45), 83 (44), 123 (43), 136 (40). NI-3: 161(100), 81 (69), 105 (58), 119 (42), 91 (35), 121 (33), 204 (32), 93 (30), 43 (25), 79 (25).…”

Section: Teucrium Montanummentioning

confidence: 99%

“…NI-3: 161(100), 81 (69), 105 (58), 119 (42), 91 (35), 121 (33), 204 (32), 93 (30), 43 (25), 79 (25). NI-4: 119(100), 93 (75), 69 (60), 91 (48), 41 (47), 105 (40), 121 (38), 77 (31), 79 (29), 161 (29). NI-5: 161(100), 84 (85), 81 (76), 105 (64), 41 (50), 91 (44), 119 (44), 55 (43), 93 (43), 109 (41).…”

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Screening of Volatile Compounds, Traditional and Modern Phytotherapy Approaches of Selected Non-Aromatic Medicinal Plants (Lamiaceae, Lamioideae) from Rtanj Mountain, Eastern Serbia

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Ironwort (Sideritis montana L.), mountain germander (Teucrium montanum L.), wall germander (Teucrium chamaedrys L.), and horehound (Marrubium peregrinum L.) are species widely distributed across Europe and are also found in North Africa and West Asia. Because of their wide distribution they express significant chemical diversity. For generations, these plants have been used as medical herbs for treating different aliments. The aim of this paper is to analyze volatile compounds of four selected species that belong to the subfamily Lamioideae, family Lamiaceae, and inspect scientifically proven biological activities and potential uses in modern phytotherapy in relation to traditional medicine. Therefore, in this research, we analyze the volatile compounds from this plants, obtained in laboratory by a Clevenger-type apparatus, followed by liquid–liquid extraction with hexane as the solvent. The identification of volatile compounds is conducted by GC-FID and GC-MS. Although these plants are poor in essential oil, the most abundant class of volatile components are mainly sesquiterpenes: germacrene D (22.6%) in ironwort, 7-epi-trans-sesquisabinene hydrate (15.8%) in mountain germander, germacrene D (31.8%) and trans-caryophyllene (19.7%) in wall germander, and trans-caryophyllene (32.4%) and trans-thujone (25.1%) in horehound. Furthermore, many studies show that, in addition to the essential oil, these plants contain phenols, flavonoids, diterpenes and diterpenoids, iridoids and their glycosides, coumarins, terpenes, and sterols, among other active compounds, which affect biological activities. The other goal of this study is to review the literature that describes the traditional use of these plants in folk medicine in regions where they grow spontaneously and compare them with scientifically confirmed activities. Therefore, a bibliographic search is conducted on Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar to gather information related to the topic and recommend potential applications in modern phytotherapy. In conclusion, we can say that selected plants could be used as natural agents for promoting health, as a source of raw material in the food industry, and as supplements, as well as in the pharmaceutical industry for developing plant-based remedies for prevention and treatment of many diseases, especially cancer.

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“…In Serbia, the infusion of M. chamomilla is used to strengthen the immune system and treat burns, stomach disorders, vaginal disorders, liver disorders, skin, and mucus inflammation. In addition, the infusion is used in skin, eye, and mouth care, and as an aroma for shampoos [5,[80][81][82][83][84]. On the other hand, M. chamomilla is used in Greece to treat a number of gastrointestinal disorders, skin problems, and eye infections [8].…”

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Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.): A Review of Ethnomedicinal Use, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Uses

Mihyaoui

Silva

Charfi

et al. 2022

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Matricaria chamomilla L. is a famous medicinal plant distributed worldwide. It is widely used in traditional medicine to treat all kinds of diseases, including infections, neuropsychiatric, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and liver disorders. It is also used as a sedative, antispasmodic, antiseptic, and antiemetic. In this review, reports on M. chamomilla taxonomy, botanical and ecology description, ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, biological and pharmacological properties, possible application in different industries, and encapsulation were critically gathered and summarized. Scientific search engines such as Web of Science, PubMed, Wiley Online, SpringerLink, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Google Scholar were used to gather data on M. chamomilla. The phytochemistry composition of essential oils and extracts of M. chamomilla has been widely analyzed, showing that the plant contains over 120 constituents. Essential oils are generally composed of terpenoids, such as α-bisabolol and its oxides A and B, bisabolone oxide A, chamazulene, and β-farnesene, among other compounds. On the other hand, M. chamomilla extracts were dominated by phenolic compounds, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, and coumarins. In addition, M. chamomilla demonstrated several biological properties such as antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-parasitic, insecticidal, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory effects. These activities allow the application of M. chamomilla in the medicinal and veterinary field, food preservation, phytosanitary control, and as a surfactant and anti-corrosive agent. Finally, the encapsulation of M. chamomilla essential oils or extracts allows the enhancement of its biological activities and improvement of its applications. According to the findings, the pharmacological activities of M. chamomilla confirm its traditional uses. Indeed, M. chamomilla essential oils and extracts showed interesting antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, antidiabetic, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, anti-pyretic, anti-allergic, and analgesic activities. Moreover, the most important application of M. chamomilla was in the medicinal field on animals and humans.

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Traditional use of medicinal plants in Jablanica district (South-Eastern Serbia): ethnobotanical survey and comparison with scientific data

Cited by 11 publications

References 28 publications

Sweet Basil between the Soul and the Table—Transformation of Traditional Knowledge on Ocimum basilicum L. in Bulgaria

Sweet Basil between the Soul and the Table—Transformation of Traditional Knowledge on Ocimum basilicum L. in Bulgaria

Screening of Volatile Compounds, Traditional and Modern Phytotherapy Approaches of Selected Non-Aromatic Medicinal Plants (Lamiaceae, Lamioideae) from Rtanj Mountain, Eastern Serbia

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.): A Review of Ethnomedicinal Use, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Uses

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