Wild edible plants collected by Hani from terraced rice paddy agroecosystem in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, China

Luo, Binsheng; Liu, Bo; Zhang, Hongzhen; Zhang, Hongkang; Li, Xuan; Ma, Lijuan; Wang, Yizhou; Bai, Yu; Zhang, Xinbo; Li, Jianqin; Yang, Jun; Li, Chunlin

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“…The data collected in the Mile area were collated into an inventory listing all the medicinal dietary plants and related information. The use-value (UV) of each medicinal dietary plant was calculated to evaluate the relative importance of each plant based on the number of times cited and the number of informants [33][34][35]. The formula for UV is…”

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Ethnobotanical study on medicinal dietary plants used by the Yi people in southeastern Yunnan, China

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Background With a population of more than 5 million, Yi is the largest of the 25 ethnic groups in Yunnan Province, China. Yi people tend to live in mountainous areas, and their culture includes a unique dietary system for treating illnesses and protecting people against them. Medicinal plants occupy an essential place in the Yi diet because they play a key role in health and the prevention and treatment of diseases. The objectives of this paper were to document the medicinal dietary plants and the traditional knowledge associated with them and describes this paper adequately. Methods Field investigations were carried out in six villages in Mile County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, from July 2017 to May 2018. Information was collected using participatory rural appraisal (PRA), direct observation, semi-structured interviews, key informant interviews, individual discussions, focus group discussions, and questionnaires. Results The study documented 124 species belonging to 62 families and 102 genera. These included: angiosperms (117 spp.), gymnosperms (3), pteridophytes (2), lichens (1), and fungi (1). The most commonly used plant parts were fruits and roots. The most frequently used edible parts were fruits, and the most frequently used medicinal parts were roots. The medicinal parts were used to treat conditions such as cough, catarrh, rheumatism, swelling, kidney deficiency, spleen deficiency, gastric disease, and others. Some of the plants required special preparation. Several had good economic potential due to their significant effects. In addition, a number of these plants are scarce and require conservation. The use-value (UV) and frequency of utilization index (FUI) of medicinal dietary plant species were analyzed. The 20 species with the highest UV were noted as particularly important to the Yi people’s daily life in Mile county. Conclusion A wide variety of medicinal dietary plants is used by Yi people in Mile. These plants occupy an essential position in the Yi diet and medicine. These plants are not only nutritious but also have medicinal value and, by consuming them, the Yi people maintain health and treat diseases through their daily diet. Ethnobotanical surveys of medicinal dietary plants provide a theoretical reference for the conservation and sustainable use of these plant resources and can contribute to the protection of the Yi food culture and traditional medicine in Mile. In addition, this information provides a basis for the development and utilization of Yi ethnic medicine and health products.

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“…Yi people like to eat the bark. They remove the bark from the fresh trunk and scrape the endothelium with a ceramic implement or knife to obtain ribbonthin slices, which can be used in a cold dish or stir-fried with meat [33].…”

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Ethnobotanical study on medicinal dietary plants used by the Yi people in southeastern Yunnan, China

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“…A total of 109 informants, including 50 male and 59 female who are aging from 21 to 78, were interviewed during this study. The"5W + H" questions (i.e., questions concerning what, when, where, who/whom, why, and how the subjects utilize wild edible plants) [28,29] were used to collect the local name, used parts, usage, preparation methods, function, richness or availability information of the wild edible plants. The use values (UV) of each wild edible plant were calculated to evaluate the relative importance of each plant based on the number of times cited and the number of informants [29,33].…”

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“…The number of wild edible plants increased along with the age. The traditional knowledge is under serious threats due to environmental degradation and acculturation, as well as biodiversity loss and it showed signs of being forgotten and abandoned by the younger generation [12,29]. This situation is also occurring in Jiangcheng County.…”

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Ethnobotanical Study on Wild Edible Plants Used by Three Trans-Boundary Ethnic Groups in Jiangcheng County, Pu’er, Southwest China

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Abstract Background: Dai, Hani and Yao people in the trans-boundary region between China, Laos and Vietnam, have gathered plentiful traditional knowledge about wild edible plants during the long history of understanding and using natural resources. The ecologically rich environment and the multi-ethnic integration provide a valuable foundation and driving force for high biodiversity and cultural diversity in this region. However, little study has uncovered the mystical veil of this unique and attractive culture. Methods: Ethnobotanical fieldwork, market and village survey have been conducted in 20 villages of Jiangcheng County during the period from 2016 to 2019. Altogether 109 local Dai, Hani and Yao people were interviewed, and their traditional knowledge of wild edible plants was recorded. Voucher specimens were identified by the authors and deposited in the herbarium of Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences (HITBC). The statistical analysis was performed using R Studio software. Results: 211 wild edible plants, belonging to 73 families and 152 genera, were recorded. These plants were consumed as wild edible vegetables, seasonal fruits, salads, spices, sour condiments, tonic soups, tea substitutes, liquor brewing or dyeing materials. The use value (UV), current cultivation, market availability, as well as the quantitative traditional knowledge inheritance situation of these wild edible plants among different generations were analyzed. Based on the data from threatened species list of China’s higher plants and the IUCN red list, the food plant list for Asia Elephant, the subject database of China plant and the calculated UV score, the top 30 most important wild edible plants were selected for further cultivation in the local village Conclusion: Traditional knowledge of wild edible plants, owned by Dai, Hani and Yao people in Jiangcheng County, is rich but at risk of losing among the young generation. Diversified cultivation of wild edible plants by the local communities could be a solution for sustainable use of natural resources, and conserve the endangered species in this trans-boundary region.

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“…The data collected in the Mile area were collated into an inventory listing all the medicinal dietary plants and related information. The use -value (UV) of each medicinal dietary plant was calculated to evaluate the relative importance of each plant based on the number of times it was cited and the number of informants [32][33]. The formula for the UV is…”

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Medicinal Dietary Plants of the Yi in Mile, Yunnan, China

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Background: The Yi is the largest ethnic group in Yunnan Province (China), with a population of five millions. The Yi people tend to live in mountainous areas, and their culture includes a unique dietary system for treating and protecting people against illnesses. Medicinal plants occupy an essential place in the Yi diet because they play a key role in health and the prevention and treatment of diseases. However, few studies have addressed these medicinal dietary plants and their importance in the Yi’s daily lives. The aim of this study was to (1) investigate the medicinal dietary plants used by the Yi in Mile City, (2) document the traditional knowledge held about these plants, (3) identify species with important cultural significance to the Yi in Mile City, and (4) analyze the special preparation methods and consumption habits of these plants. Methods: Field investigations were performed in six villages in Mile City, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, from July 2017 to May 2018. Information was collected using direct observation, semi -structured interviews, key informant interviews, individual discussions and focus group discussions. The use -value (UV) and frequency of utilization index (FUI) of these plants were analyzed. Plant samples and voucher specimens were collected for taxonomic identification.Results: This study documented 124 species belonging to 62 families and 102 genera. These plants included: angiosperms (117 spp.), gymnosperms (3), pteridophytes (2), lichens (1), and fungi (1). The 20 species with the highest UV were noted as being particularly important to the Yi people’s daily life in Mile City. The primary medicinal preparation method for plants recorded in the study was decoction. The most commonly used plant parts were fruits and roots. The most frequently used edible parts were fruits, and the most frequently used medicinal parts were roots. The medicinal parts were used to treat diseases such as rheumatism, oedemas, kidney deficiency, spleen deficiency, gastritis, parasites and so on. Conclusion: A wide variety of medicinal dietary plants are used by the Yi people in Mile City. Those plants, which have both rich nutritional and medicinal value, occupy an essential part of the Yi dietary and medicine culture. Ethnobotanical surveys of medicinal dietary plants provide a theoretical reference for the conservation and sustainable use of the plant resources and could contribute to the protection of the Yi food culture and traditional medicine in Mile City. In addition, this information provides a sound basis for developing and using Yi ethnic medicine and health products.

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Wild edible plants collected by Hani from terraced rice paddy agroecosystem in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, China

Cited by 36 publications

References 33 publications

Ethnobotanical study on medicinal dietary plants used by the Yi people in southeastern Yunnan, China

Ethnobotanical study on medicinal dietary plants used by the Yi people in southeastern Yunnan, China

Ethnobotanical Study on Wild Edible Plants Used by Three Trans-Boundary Ethnic Groups in Jiangcheng County, Pu’er, Southwest China

Medicinal Dietary Plants of the Yi in Mile, Yunnan, China

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