Ethno-Medicinal Uses of Wildlife in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
pp. 175-183
Author(s):  
Muhammad Altaf ◽  
Abdul Majid Khan ◽  
Sadia Zahoor ◽  
Muhammad Umair ◽  
Muhammad Shoaib Amjad
Keyword(s):  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Medicinal Uses

ETHNOVETERINARY MEDICINAL USES OF SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS ON PNEUMONIA BY THE GUJJAR AND PAHARI TRIBES OF POONCH DISTRICT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
JAMIL AHMED KHAN ◽  
RAJINDER PAUL
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Indigenous People ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Modern Health Care ◽  
Care Facilities

Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir is a reservoir of enormous natural resources including the wealth of medicinal plants. The present paper deals with 12 medicinal plant species belonging to 8 genera of angiosperms used on pneumonia in cattle such as cows, sheep, goats and buffaloes in different areas of Poonch district. Due to poverty and nonavailability of modern health care facilities, the indigenous people of the area partially or fully depend on surrounding medicinal plants to cure the different ailments of their cattles. Further research on modern scientific line is necessary to improve their efficacy, safety and validation of the traditional knowledge.

scholarly journals Medicinal plants used by tribal and rural community of Sata Pokhran area of tehsil Pampore of district Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir-India

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Shahijahan Dar ◽  
◽  
GH. Nabi Joo ◽  
Showkat Ahmad Ganaie ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Mode Of Administration ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Family Names ◽  
Whole Plant

Man has used plants since time immemorial to alleviate sufferings and ailments. The present study attempts to explore and document the medicinal plants used against several diseases by the tribal and rural community of Sata Pokhran area of district Pulwama. During the survey from March to September 2017, a total of 28 different plant species belonging to equal number of genera and 16 different families were found to be used as effective remedies. The present study revealed that either whole plant or some plant parts are used to cure different diseases. It was also observed that majority of plant species are used to treat more than one disease and likewise more than one plant species is used to treat a particular disease. The scientific, local and family names of these medicinal plants along with their parts used, mode of administration and ethno medicinal uses are presented in this paper

Phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of Nothapodytes nimmoniana. An overview

2013 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazeerullah Khan ◽  
Ennus Tajuddin Tamboli ◽  
V.K. Sharma ◽  
Sunil Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Nothapodytes Nimmoniana ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
Anti Fungal ◽  
Anti Hiv ◽  
Important Medicinal Plant

Summary Nothapodytes nimmoniana (J. Graham) (Icacinaceae), commonly known as Amruta is found in India particularly in Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, Assam, Jammu and Kashmir as well as Tamilnadu areas. It is an important medicinal plant, the major source of a potent alkaloid, namely camptothecin, of a wide spectrum of pharmacological activities like anti-cancer, anti-HIV, antimalarial, antibacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and also applied in the treatment of anaemia. Camptothecin is still not synthesized, therefore, its production entirely depends on natural sources. N. nimmoniana is one such plant which yields contain camptothecin in significantly high amount. The plant is gaining international recognition due to its diversified medicinal uses. It is subjected to excessive harvest. It has been categorized as a vulnerable and endangered plant. The present review encompasses the phytochemical, analytical, pharmacological, biotechnological, and other specific aspects of N. nimmoniana.

scholarly journals Ethno-medicinal Survey for Some Wild Plants of Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Ramiz Raja ◽  
Tasveer Zahra Bokhari ◽  
Shakil Ahmad ◽  
Saeed Ahmad Malik ◽  
Kausar Hussain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Field Trips ◽  
Local Information ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Field Guides ◽  
Taxonomic Description ◽  
Medicinal Value

Wild plants have always held economic, nutritional and medicinal value for human beings. Present work is the study of local information of some wild plants being used for remedial purposes in District Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. The indigenous knowledge of local conventional uses was collected through survey and personal interviews during field trips. A total of 50 plant species were identified by taxonomic description using field guides and locally by medicinal knowledge of people living in the area. About 150 informers were interviewed randomly to record local names and ethno-medicinal uses of different plant species.

Diversity and Ethno-Mycological Importance of Mushrooms from Western Himalayas, Kashmir.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tariq Saiff ULLAH ◽  
Syeda Sadiqa Firdous ◽  
Hamayun Shaheen ◽  
Javeed Hussain ◽  
Abdul Nasir Khalid
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Edible Mushrooms ◽  
Western Himalayas ◽  
Wild Edible Mushrooms ◽  
Mushroom Species ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Rural People ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Traditional Medicines

Abstract Wild edible mushrooms (WEM) are economically significant and used in traditional medicines worldwide. The region of Jammu and Kashmir (Western Himalayas) is enriched with the diversity of edible mushrooms, collected by the rural people for food and income generation. This is the first detailed study on diversity and ethno-medicinal uses of mushrooms from the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Methods: Consecutive surveys were conducted to record ethno-mycological diversity and socio-economic importance of wild edible mushrooms value chain in rural areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir during 2015-2020. Data were collected with a semi-structured questionnaire having a set of questions on indigenous mycological knowledge and collection and retailing of wild edible mushrooms. A total of 923 informants from the study area provided results identifying the gender, type of mushroom species, medicinal uses, and marketing of mushrooms. Principal component analysis (PCA) was also applied to the data set to analyse the relationship between species distribution, the underlying environmental factors and habitat types. PCA identified the major species specific to the sites and put them close to the sites of distribution.Results: A total of 131 mushroom species were collected and identified during 2015-2020 from the study area. One hundred and one species of mushrooms were reported new to the State of Jammu and Kashmir. The dominant mushroom family was Russullaceae with 23 species followed by Agaricaceae, 16 species. Major mushroom species identified and grouped by the PCA were Coprinus comatus, Lactarius sangufulus, Amanita fulva, Armillaria gallica, Lycoperdon perlatum, Lycoperdon pyriforme, and Russula creminicolor. Sparassis crispa, Pleurotus sp and Laetiporus sulphurous were recorded most edible and medicinally significant fungi. Morels were the most expensive and medicinally important among all harvested macro-fungal species. These were reported to use against the common ailments and various health problems. Conclusions: Collection and retailing of WEM contribute to improve the socioeconomic status, providing alternative employment and food security to rural people of the area. These mushrooms are used as a source of food and traditional medicines among the rural informants and could be used a potential source of antibacterial and anticancer drugs in future.

EXPLOITATION OF FOLK ETHNOMEDICINAL KNOWLEDGE OF KOTLI AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR-Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-250
Author(s):  
Rizwan Ali ◽  
Syed Awais Hussain Shah
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
One Year ◽  
Research Period ◽  
Ethnomedicinal Knowledge

ABSTRACT For the documentation of folk Ethnomedicinal knowledge from District Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir-Pakistan, we have surveyed various areas of Kotli and gathered information from the habitants by personal interviews, discussion and also by questionnaires. Plant specimens were also collected from the fields of different selected areas in different seasons of the year. Their medicinal uses and taxonomically confirmed with the help of available literature. The duration of this research work was one year, from December 2019 to January 2020. During the research period, we reported 59 plant species which belongs 54 genera and29 families, among the reported families Lamiaceae and Fabaceae were dominant families having six species each, followed by Asteraceae with five species. These plants are utilized by habitants from centuries as Ethnomedicine against various diseases like cough, cold, malaria, fever, stomach disorders, mouth and throat sour etc. This research provides a lot of Ethnomedicinal knowledge which depicts men’s interaction with plants.

scholarly journals Diversity and Utilization of Medicinal Flora of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University Campus Rajouri Jammu and Kashmir, India

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Rafiq Wani ◽  
Humaira . ◽  
Shreekar Pant ◽  
Abdul Rashid Dar ◽  
Afroza Akhter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Hot Spot ◽  
Life Forms ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Wild Plant ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Plant Parts

Background: Indian Himalayan region has a rich heritage of species and genetic strains of flora and fauna and is considered as mega hot spot of biological diversity. Wild plant raw material is in great demand around the world for use by pharmaceutical companies, ethnomedicinal practitioners and variety of traditional medicines. India is one of the world’s major exporters of raw herbal drugs and the Himalayas are renowned for their vast storehouse of medicinal plants. The present study conducted at Baba Ghulam Shah Basdshah University located in District Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir recorded the presence of 46 species of medicinal plants belonging to 34 families. Methods: The plant specimens were collected from different parts of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University Campus. All the parameters like habit, habitat, life form, parts used, methods of use were recorded on filed notebook along with date of collection. Routine herbarium practices were followed for preserving the plant specimens. The plant specimens were collected and their external morphology was studied and examined carefully. The specimens of medicinal plants were properly labelled and subsequently deposited in the Herbarium, Centre of Biodiversity Studies, BGSBU, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Result: During ethnobotanical exploration, 46 species distributed over 44 genera in 34 Families of wild medicinal plants were documented from four sampling sites. The details pertaining to common names, part used, medicinal uses and active constituents of each species were tabulated. Among the plant parts used, leaves contributed for medicinal use in about 63% species, followed by fruits in 19% species, underground parts in 10.8% species and flowers in 6.5% species. The enlisted plant species belonged to three life forms viz., herbs (21), shrubs (15) and trees (10). Asteraceae was the most dominant family represented by 4 species followed by Moraceae, Lamiaceae and Fabaceae each represented by 3 species, while as families like Meliaceae, Violaceae, Berberidaceae were represented by 01 species each.

scholarly journals Medicinal Uses of Edible Vegetables by Nomadic Community of Pir Panjal Region of District Rajouri Jammu & Kashmir (UT) - India

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Tahir Mahmood ◽  
◽  
Adil Farooq ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Field Survey ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Union Territory

The analysis of edible vegetables used by nomadic community Pir Panjal region of district rajouri Union territory Jammu & Kashmir-India The present investigation of edible vegetables were based on extensive and intensive field survey during January 2020 to January 2021. A total of 24 edible vegetables species belonging to 18 families have been reported from the areas. The inventory is expected to provide baseline, scientific data for further Studies on edible vegetables and can be used to facilitate the long-term conservation and sustainable uses of medicinal resources in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Cucurbitaceae was found to be most dominant families in term of the species in the areas with 3 species, followed by Malvaceae and Rosaceae.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical and Biochemical Study of Berberis lycium Royle Collected from Different Areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Syeda Maria Fiaz Bukhari ◽  
Ghazanfar Ali ◽  
Syed Rizwan Abbas ◽  
Zeeshan Anjum ◽  
Nasim Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Biochemical Study ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Root Bark ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Chlorophyll Contents ◽  
Berberis Lycium

Berberis lycium Royle has a long history of medicinal uses to treat different diseases. It naturally grows on the mountains of Indian subcontinent. Its ethnobotanical and biochemical study from the state of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) was not previously explored. So, the objective of the current study was to explore the ethnobotanical and biochemical properties of the B. lycium Royle population of AJ&K. For this purpose, samples of B. lycium Royle were randomly collected from five districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including thirty-five locations. Demographic features of informants such as plant part used, methods of preparation, modes of administration, conservation status, and ethnomedicinal uses were documented. It was used for treating different diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, joint pain, and stomach ulcer. This plant is very famous for providing medicinal roots, leaves, and fruits which are extensively used in many parts of the world. The biochemical analysis was conducted for total phenolic contents (TPC), chlorophyll contents, and antioxidant activity. The highest level of TPC found was 88.66 ± 1.07 µg/g of gallic acid equivalent phenolic (GAE) from leaves collected from Patikka (Chanjhal), Muzaffarabad District, AJ&K. The highest total chlorophyll contents (3.75 ± 0.53 µg/ml) were found in samples collected from Sathrian, Neelum District. The highest antioxidant activity with lowest IC50 value (33.26 µg/ml) was obtained from the root of sample collected from Bakreyali, Muzaffarabad District, as compared with other districts. The concentration of berberine was found to be 4.76 percent in the root bark of B. lycium Royle, estimated by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). In syrup composition, 0.95 mg/5 ml of berberine was used. Hence, it is concluded that amongst the five districts, the plant parts (stem, fruits, and root) collected from Muzaffarabad District, AJ&K, showed the highest medicinal potential due to its unique climatic conditions.

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