Wild edible flowering plants of the Lllam Hills (Eastern Nepal) and their mode of Use by the Local community

Ghimeray, Amal Kumar; Sharma, Pankaja; Ghimire, Bimal Kumar; Lamsal, Kabir; Ghimire, Balkrishna; Cho, Dong Ha

doi:10.11110/kjpt.2010.40.1.074

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“…B. L. Burtt & A. W. Hill Tree Anacardiaceae Nepali Hug Plum (Eg); Phindruwa (Li); Lapsi (Np); Amali (Nw); Pindumsi, Pintupsi (Ri); Nying Sho Sha (Tb) 1200-1900 Fruits: Edible (KL Bhutan: [ 70 ]). Edible and also used to make pickle (Darjeeling: [ 80 ], Sikkim: [ 10 , 47 , 72 , 95 ]; Ilam: [ 94 ]; Taplejung: [ 88 ]). Used to treat cough, cold, tonsillitis, diabetes, worm infestation, and heart ailment [ 87 ].…”

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“… 19 Mangifera sylvatica Roxb. Tree Anacardiaceae Chuchiam, Kathorkung (Lp) Fruits: Used as laxative (Sikkim: [ 85 ]).Used to make sour pickle (Ilam: [ 94 ]). 20 Rhus chinensis Mill.…”

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“…Juice administered orally during blood dysentery (Sikkim: [ 79 ]). Boiled and isolated vinegar used to make pickles (Ilam: [ 94 ]). 22 Semecarpus anacardium L.f. Tree Anacardiaceae Soso (S); Rani bhalayo (Np); Bhalau (Me) 150-1200 Roots: Used to treat skin infection (Sikkim: [ 11 , 75 ]).…”

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“…Seed oil taken in cough and colds (Jhapa: [ 66 ]). 23 Spondias pinnata (L. f.) Kurz Tree Anacardiaceae Amaro (Np) 300-1400 Flowers: Used to make curry and for flavoring (Ilam: [ 94 ]). 24 Toxicodendron hookeri (K.C.…”

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“…ex Schott Herb Araceae Glatli (Gr); Asek kaki (Li); Dhakayo, Jangali Makai (Np); Thwa (Sh) 1900-2800 Leaves: Dried leaves boiled and cooked as vegetable (Taplejung: [ 87 ]). Young shoots used to make curry and corn eaten after repeated boiling (Ilam: [ 94 ]). 52 Arisaema griffithii Schott Herb Araceae Asek Makai, Yakla Khomba (Li); Dhokayo (Np); Doka Banko (Np-Dl); Thwa (Sh); Thwa (WI) 2400-3500 Leaves: Sundried, stored and consumed as vegetable in winter; dried leaves are also used to make Sinki (dried fermented leaves) (Sikkim: [ 98 ]; Taplejung: [ 81 , 88 ]).…”

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Traditional use and management of NTFPs in Kangchenjunga Landscape: implications for conservation and livelihoods

Poudel

Gurung

Chettri

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J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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Non-timber Forest Products (NTFPs), an important provisioning ecosystem services, are recognized for their contribution in rural livelihoods and forest conservation. Effective management through sustainable harvesting and market driven commercialization are two contrasting aspects that are bringing challenges in development of NTFPs sector. Identifying potential species having market value, conducting value chain analyses, and sustainable management of NTFPs need analysis of their use patterns by communities and trends at a regional scale. We analyzed use patterns, trends, and challenges in traditional use and management of NTFPs in the southern slope of Kangchenjunga Landscape, Eastern Himalaya and discussed potential implications for conservation and livelihoods. A total of 739 species of NTFPs used by the local people of Kangchenjunga Landscape were reported in the reviewed literature. Of these, the highest number of NTFPs was documented from India (377 species), followed by Nepal (363) and Bhutan (245). Though the reported species were used for 24 different purposes, medicinal and edible plants were the most frequently used NTFP categories in the landscape. Medicinal plants were used in 27 major ailment categories, with the highest number of species being used for gastro-intestinal disorders. Though the Kangchenjunga Landscape harbors many potential NTFPs, trade of NTFPs was found to be nominal indicating lack of commercialization due to limited market information. We found that the unsustainable harvesting and lack of marketing were the major constraints for sustainable management of NTFPs sector in the landscape despite of promising policy provisions. We suggest sustainable harvesting practices, value addition at local level, and marketing for promotion of NTFPs in the Kangchenjunga Landscape for income generation and livelihood improvement that subsequently contributes to conservation.

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“… 19 Mangifera sylvatica Roxb. Tree Anacardiaceae Chuchiam, Kathorkung (Lp) Fruits: Used as laxative (Sikkim: [ 85 ]).Used to make sour pickle (Ilam: [ 94 ]). 20 Rhus chinensis Mill.…”

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confidence: 99%

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Traditional use and management of NTFPs in Kangchenjunga Landscape: implications for conservation and livelihoods

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Economically Important Plants in Nepal

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Paudel

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Flora and Vegetation of Nepal

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Ethnobotanical survey on plants used in Mai Municipality of Ilam district, eastern Nepal

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2020

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This study was aimed to document medicinal plant species, their utilization and methods to treat common ailments by traditional healers in Churiya region of Ilam district, eastern Nepal. This study would contribute positively to the field of biodiversity conservation, phytochemistry and ethnopharmacology. Ethnobotanical informations were collected in 2016 based on semi-structured questionnaire with key informant interview. Data were evaluated and expressed in terms of number and percentage. A total of 116 medicinal plants belonging to 61 families were reported to treat 76 different ailments categorized into 18 groups. The highest numbers of plants were used to treat digestive system disorders. The most medicines were prepared as the form of paste from leaves or tender shoots and administrated orally. Of the documented plants, 5 species were reported with novel uses and 7 were newly reported as ethnomedicinal plants in Nepal. Besides medicine, 111 species were utilized additionally for food, fodder, socio-cultural events and environmental use. People of the area less frequently use traditional herbal therapies. Due to lack of proper collection, conservation and cultivation practices, some plant species are at risk of extinction. Thus, sustainable harvesting and access to benefit sharing help to improve livelihood and conserve biodiversity.

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Wild edible flowering plants of the Lllam Hills (Eastern Nepal) and their mode of Use by the Local community

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Traditional use and management of NTFPs in Kangchenjunga Landscape: implications for conservation and livelihoods

Traditional use and management of NTFPs in Kangchenjunga Landscape: implications for conservation and livelihoods

Economically Important Plants in Nepal

Ethnobotanical survey on plants used in Mai Municipality of Ilam district, eastern Nepal

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