Useful valuable plants of Maithili community in Eastern Nepal: An ethnobotanical study

Mallik, Anand Raj; Chaudhary, Sujan; Shrestha, Sabitri

doi:10.3329/bjpt.v27i2.50678

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“…Moreover, this usage pattern of plant parts is likely due to the presence of more bioactive substances in roots, seeds and fruits (Srithi et al 2009). The present finding was supported by Acharya and Kamal (2009), Singh (2017), Mallik et al (2020) and Chaudhary et al (2020).…”

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“…However, herbaceous species were the most commonly used, which may be due to easy collection, storage and transport. Moreover, due to their abundance, herbs are often considered to be the most commonly used plant types (Shrestha and Dhillion 2003;Mallik et al 2020). The present study was supported by Uprety et al (2011), Acahrya (2012), Malla et al (2015), Chaudhary et al (2020) and Mallik et al (2020).…”

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“…5. Frequent use of leaves for medicinal preparation might be due to the easy availability and its collection (Mallik et al 2020). Since leaves are an important part of nutrient synthesis, they have a higher biochemical activity, which could be a reason for frequent use as medicine (Poudyal et al 2012;Chaudhary et al 2020).…”

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“…However, indigenous knowledge regarding medicinal plants is dwindling as a result of shifting local perceptions, commercialization, and global socio-economic transition (Kunwar and Adhikari 2005;Chaudhary et al 2020). Several researchers (Manandhar 1998;Panthi and Chaudhary 2003;Joshi 2011;Acharya 2012;Malla et al 2015;Poudel and Singh 2016;Chaudhary et al 2020;Mallik et al 2020) have explored the ethnobotany of different tribes in different places of Nepal. However, ethnobotanical data from the Dolakha district have not been properly collected.…”

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Ethnomedicinal study and phytochemical screening of selected plants in Jhule, Dolakha District, Nepal

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The study area is home to many ethnic groups, civilizations, and geo-climatic conditions that support a wide range of plant species. Ethnomedicinal practices are widespread in this region, as ethnic people in the countryside rely significantly on medicinal herbs for their primary health care. An ethnomedicinal expedition and phytochemical screening of selected plants was conducted in Jhule-2 of Dolakha district, Nepal. The present study was carried out by a questionnaire based on interviewing local people of different age groups and laboratory analysis respectively. A total of 101 species of plants belonging to 60 families and 92 genera have been documented. The documented plants were used to treat various human ailments like gastro-intestinal, respiratory, dental, dermatological, orthopaedical disorder, snake bite, rheumatism, heart pain, headache, fever and other miscellaneous. Most of the extracts were prepared from leaves and twigs followed by fruit and seed. We observed a positive correlation (Pearson correlation, R 2 = 0.854) between the age of respondents and their knowledge regarding medicinal plants. For phytochemical screening, Gaultheria fragrantissima, Rhododendron arboreum and Taxus wallichiana were taken. Methanol extract from the plant samples was used for analyzing phytoconstituents like alkaloid, tannin, reducing sugar, glycosides, terpenoids, volatile oils, steroids, saponins, and flavonoids. The result showed the presence of phytoconstituents like tannin, flavonoid, terpenoid, alkaloids, and steroids. Reducing sugar was absent in T. wallichiana. Glycoside was absent in R. arboreum. The presence of volatile oil was shown only by T. wallichiana and G. fragrantissima. The present study reveals the use of medicinal plants for different ailments and nutritional purposes, and phytochemical analysis of those plants is recommended, which has not been tested yet.

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“…6). Herbs are found abundantly in the nature in comparison to other habits (Shrestha and Dhillion, 2003;Chaudhary et al, 2020;Mallik et al, 2020;Ojha Khatri et al, 2021;Bhaila et al, 2022;Magar et al, 2022;Dulal et al, 2022). However, Chapagain et al (2016) Our study has recorded three gymnosperms viz.…”

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Wild Floristic Diversity of Daman-Simbhanjyang Area, Makwanpur District, Central Nepal

Magar

Chaudhary

2022

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A floristic study of an area is very crucial to determine the status of plant species of particular area or geographical region, as it reflects the whole plant diversity of that area. Our study aimed at identifying the floristic composition of Daman-Simbhanjyang area which included flowering plants, gymnosperms, pteridophytes and bryophytes at wild habitat. The present study has recorded altogether 189 plant species under 163 genera and 90 families. Out of 189 plant species (114 Dicots and 20 Monocots), 134 phanerogams were recorded under 112 genera and 55 families. Asteraceae was found to be the richest family with 14 species among dicots and Orchidaceae (8 spp.) among monocots. Moreover, 30 species of pteridophytes and 22 species of bryophytes were recorded under 28 genera from 15 families and 20 genera from 17 families respectively. However, only three species of gymnosperm were recorded under 3 genera and 3 families at wild habitat. Therefore, the present study has concluded Daman-Simbhanjyang area to be rich in plant species diversity which encompasses many high valued plant species that needs to be conserved and used in sustainable manner. Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 10(2): 112-123.

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Ethnomedicinal exploration of plants utilized by the people of Suryabinayak Municipality in Bhaktapur District, Nepal

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Useful valuable plants of Maithili community in Eastern Nepal: An ethnobotanical study

Abstract: not available Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 27(2): 439-446, 2020 (December)

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Ethnomedicinal study and phytochemical screening of selected plants in Jhule, Dolakha District, Nepal

Ethnomedicinal study and phytochemical screening of selected plants in Jhule, Dolakha District, Nepal

Wild Floristic Diversity of Daman-Simbhanjyang Area, Makwanpur District, Central Nepal

Ethnomedicinal exploration of plants utilized by the people of Suryabinayak Municipality in Bhaktapur District, Nepal

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