Wild Edible Fruits of Nepal

Gautam, Ratna Silwal; Shrestha, Sudha Joshi; Shrestha, Ila

doi:10.3126/ijasbt.v8i3.31561

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“…In the study area, people hardly processed WEFs to make them value-added except for a few conventional practices, including drying and pickle making for consumption, owing to their limited skills in agro-processing and value addition. Thus, training programs on agro-processing and value addition are essential to diversify products and increase profit to the farmers [ 70 ]. Simultaneously, integrating wild-plant-related knowledge in the school curriculum would familiarize the youths with these important wild species and their associated indigenous knowledge.…”

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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible fruits in eastern Bhutan

Yangdon

Araki

Rahayu

et al. 2022

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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Background In the past, wild edible fruits (WEFs) were a significant source of food and nutrition in Bhutan. These nutrient-rich species can enhance food security and alleviate poverty in Bhutan. However, recent developments like the introduction of improved fruit varieties, changes in dietary choices, and infrastructure development are expected to influence indigenous knowledge and consumption of WEFs. We aimed to document the species diversity of WEFs and their uses in eastern Bhutan and examine how the knowledge and consumption of WEFs vary with socio-demographic factors. Methods A total of 97 households in two districts were selected to participate in the survey. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to interview a selected adult from each household. Comparative analysis of indigenous knowledge and consumption of WEFs among the socio-demographic factors was performed using one-way ANOVA and a Chi-square test on R software. Results The present study reported 52 species of WEFs belonging to 35 families. The prevalence of WEF consumption was found to be 42%. WEF consumption differed significantly between districts, age groups, and indigenous knowledge levels. Similarly, indigenous knowledge of WEFs was significantly associated with districts and age groups. Conclusions Eastern Bhutan has a rich diversity of WEFs, but their consumption has been decreasing. Recent agricultural and infrastructure developments may have impacted the consumption and indigenous knowledge of WEFs in this region. Thus, domestication and agro-processing of WEFs should become a major focus in Bhutan to utilize their nutritional value and potential economic benefits to enhance food security in the country. Additionally, incorporating WEF-related knowledge in the school curriculum is essential to educate younger generations on WEFs.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ethnobotanical study of wild edible fruits in eastern Bhutan

Yangdon

Araki

Rahayu

et al. 2022

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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“…Apart from this, the Leaf of the plant is used as a vegetable and the plant as a whole is used as fooders for farm animals. [59] CONCLUSION Study of ethno botanical plant Disporum cantoniense (Lour.) Merr.…”

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Disporum Cantoniense(Lour.) Merr.: An Overview and Study of Traditional Use

Regmi¹,

Binan²,

Barakoti³

et al. 2022

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Over the past two decades, there has been a tremendous increase in the use of indigenous herbal medicinal plants in modern medicine; however, there is still a significant lack of research data in this field. This incomprehensive information base shades thedevelopment of a comprehensive research agenda especially in the context of developing Asian countries like Nepal. This chapter gives an overview of traditional medicinal plant Disporum Cantoniense,which is called hadjora (bone-joining) in Nepaliandhasbeen used since time unmemorable in case of bone fracture. Apart from this, D. cantoniense has various other medicinal uses in other regions around the globe. This chapter deals with overall aspects of D. cantoniense with sequential demystification thus enabling a greater understanding of its use and possibility to be used as alternative medicine in the future.©2022Caproslaxy Media. All rights reserved.

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