Ethnobotanical survey of three members of family Lamiaceae among the inhabitants of Bejaia, Northern Algeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabyla Khaled-Khodja ◽  
Fatiha Brahmi ◽  
Khodir Madani ◽  
Lila Boulekbache-Makhlouf
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Northern Algeria ◽  
Thymus Numidicus

AbstractBackgroundThis paper presents the uses of Calamintha nepeta, Teucrium flavum and Thymus numidicus in food and in traditional herbal medicines in six districts from Bejaia state, Northern Algeria.MaterialsA semi-structured interview was conducted to 52 informants, including questions on the demographic data of the informants and uses of the three medicinal plants to determine the alimentary and the medicinal uses of these plants in Bejaia state.ResultsThe demographic data of the informants indicate that rural participants are the principal consumers of medicinal plants. Data regarding experience of medicinal plants preparation show that 36.5% was confined to the experienced informants, while 63.5% of the informants were inexperienced. Women used medicinal plants more frequently than men; it is recorded that there were 42.3% male informants and 57.7% female informants. Studied plants were used for curing a total of 10 diseases. Also, C. nepeta and T. numidicus were applied as condiment in food, but T. flavum was found to have no food uses in all districts.ConclusionBejaia district is rich in biodiversity of food and medicinal plants and there is need for further studies to validate their use as potential drugs.

scholarly journals Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants in the Kampung Orang Asli Donglai Baru, Hulu Langat, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Raznan Ramli ◽  
SORAYYA MALEK ◽  
POZI MILOW ◽  
NURUL JANNAH AZIZ
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Natural Habitats ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Orang Asli ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Gastrointestinal Problems ◽  
Whole Plants

Abstract. Ramli MP, Malek S, Milow P, Aziz NJ. 2021. Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants in the Kampung Orang Asli Donglai Baru, Hulu Langat, Malaysia. Biodiversitas 22: 1304-1309. Documentation on traditional knowledge of medicinal plants is important before it is completely exhausted by the loss of natural habitats surrounding it and the passing away of older generations. In this study, an ethnobotanical survey for the medicinal plants in the Kampung Orang Asli Donglai Baru, Hulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia was carried out. A semi-structured interview was prepared to record the medicinal uses of the local medicinal plants in the study area. The information such as the Orang Asli local name, parts used for medication, methods of preparation, and type of ailments were all collected. The total numbers of recorded species in the study sites were 39 species belonging to 22 families. The families Zingiberaceae, Marantaceae, Leguminosae, Vitaceae, Lamiaceae, Melastomataceae, and Araceae have recorded the highest species of medicinal plants. The most frequently utilized plant parts were the leaves (25%) followed by roots (20%), whole plants (10%), fruit (5%) and flowers (2.5%). Gastrointestinal problems including stomach ache, diarrhea, indigestion and bloating were among the most frequent ailments treated with the medical plants. This study revealed that many medicinal plants are still broadly used by the community for treating various diseases in ailments. Further investigation needs to be carried out to explore the potential of these plants in scientific usage.

scholarly journals SOME ETHNO-MEDICINAL PLANTS AND ECO-FRIENDLY NATURAL COLORS YIELDING FLOWERING PLANTS OF B.S.N. GOVT. P.G. COLLEGE CAMPUS, SHAJAPUR (M.P.) – A SURVEY REPORT

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
BodaneArun Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Flowering Plants ◽  
College Campus ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Survey Report

The present work is attempt has been made to compile the some ethno-medicinal plants and eco-friendly natural colors yielding flowering plants their preparations used for cure of diseases and information of flowering plants with the list of plants from B.S.N. Govt. P.G. College campus Shajapur, India. The present study focused on some important plants having medicinal uses and color yielding potential. Now-a-days natural products and herbal medicines have been recommended for the treatment of various diseases. The present study of ethno-medicinal and natural colors yielding flowering plants is helpful for local peoples of Shajapur.

scholarly journals The Role of Medicinal Plants in Traditional Medicine in Adwa District, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Temesgen Assefa ◽  
Netsanet Nigussie ◽  
Destaw Mullualem ◽  
Gebiru Sinshaw ◽  
Yeshaneh Adimasu
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
And Gender

In Ethiopia, medicinal plants had been used since ancient time and became an important source of health care. Though majority of the people in the study area depend on ethnomedicine to manage different ailments, the indigenous knowledge largely is not documented. As a result, an ethnobotanical survey was conducted with the objective of assessing the role of medicinal plants in traditional medicine. Data was collected by using semi-structured interview and group discussion. Twenty informants were purposefully selected based on indigenous knowledge and gender. Ethnobotanical data was analyzed with descriptive statistics and expressed in tables and flow charts. A total of 25 medicinal plants (22 families) recorded to treat human and livestock ailments. Medicinal plant habit analysis indicates that shrubs occupy the highest proportion (36%), followed by trees and herbs (28% for each) and climbers (8%). The most commonly used plant parts in the study area were leaves and roots. Although medicinal plants play a great role in the society, their  sustainability is declining through time in the study area due to the increasing number of users, improper uses of the plants and poor conservation. Therefore, the conservation of these medicinal plants would be important.

scholarly journals Ethno Botanical Studies of District Dera Ghazi Khan, Province Punjab, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahira Aziz Mughal ◽  
Hamna Yasin ◽  
Zubaida Yousaf ◽  
Ismat Naeem Naeem
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Neurological Diseases ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Floral Diversity ◽  
Natural Drugs

Abstract Background The chief aim of this study was to enlist the Ethnobotanical uses of plants in Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan. Due to unique geographical and climatic conditions, Pakistan has a great floral diversity. Plants have been used by the indigenous people for treatment of different ailments since long. They are still dependent on the plants for their domestic purposes. Moreover, plants are used as first aid to treat diverse ailments such as hepatic disorders, cardiac diseases, neurological diseases, anticancer, respiratory diseases, ENT problems, gynecological problems etc. The traditional uses of medicinal plants lead to the discovery of natural drugs. This is first quantitative ethno medicinal documentation of medicinal plants in Dera Ghazi Khan. Punjab, Pakistan. Methods This ethno botanical information was collected from about 200 informants including male and female. Sample size was determined by statistical formula. The informative data was based on semi-structured interviews, group discussions, Questionnaire and field visits. Then the data was analyzed by applying different quantitative indices such as Informant Consent Factor (ICF), Use value (UV), Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) and the Fidelity level (FL). Results Almost 185 plants belonging to 52 families were reported. Most-frequently cited families were Astreaceae (20 species) and Solanaceae (10 species). The most dominant life form was herbs (51%). The most-used plant parts were leaves (68%), followed by whole plant (65%), Most common mode of administration is extraction (50%). Generally herbal medicines were acquired from fresh plant material. Many species were reported with their different medicinal uses as has been reported in literature. Conclusions This ethno botanical documentation revealed that the plants are still used by natives of rural areas in their day-to-day lives. This study provides basis for the conservation of local flora. Plants with high ICF, UV and FL can be further used for phytochemical and pharmacological studies. This documentation could provide baseline information which can be used to develop new plant-based commercial drugs.

scholarly journals Medicinal Plants Used in Mapuche Traditional Medicine in Araucanía, Chile: Linking Sociocultural and Religious Values with Local Heath Practices

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 132-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Costanza Torri
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Therapeutic Efficacy ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Religious Values ◽  
Individual Interviews

The vast majority of the medicinal plants in Chile have been studied from a pharmacological point of view. These studies, although giving important insights into the understanding of the Mapuche’s traditional medicine in terms of the therapeutical value of the plants, fail, however, to portray the numerous sociocultural and symbolic aspects of this form of medicine. This article aims to overcome this shortcoming by analyzing the sociocultural and religious values of medicinal plants among the Mapuche’s rural communities in Araucanía, Chile, as well as their role in traditional medicine. The methods utilized combined participant observation with individual interviews with local shamans (machi) and villagers. Data from free-list interviews and conversations with research participants were used to develop a series of semi-structured interview questions on knowledge of herbal medicines and plants. Data show that the therapeutic efficacy of Mapuche medicine is not only based on ‘‘active agents’’ but is also related to the symbolic and religious meaning attributed to the treatments by healers and patients. The article concludes that in order to fully understand the therapeutic efficacy of the plants, it is thus necessary to comprehend the sociocultural context in which they are used.

scholarly journals A Pharmacological Potential of Adina cordifolia

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2-S) ◽  
pp. 132-135
Author(s):  
Aishwarya P. Dalu ◽  
Vinayak S. Zagare ◽  
Priyamala E. Avchar ◽  
Megha P. Kadam ◽  
Ashwini S. Ingole ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Plant Extracts ◽  
Cardiac Glycosides ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Pharmacological Action ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Human History ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Botanical Description ◽  
Pharmacological Potential

Adina cordifolia belongs to the Rubiaceae family. Flavonoids, carbohydrate, alkaloid, saponin, phenol, tannins, terpenoids, and cardiac glycosides were found in Adina cordifolia plant extracts. Herbal medicines have been the highly esteemed source of medicine throughout human history. They are widely used today indicating that herbs are a growing part of modern, high-tech medicine. The medicinal plants, besides having natural therapeutic values against various diseases and considerable works have been done on these plants to treat chronic Cough, Jaundice, Stomachaches, Cancer, Diabetes, and a variety of other ailments. Present review deals with botanical description and various pharmacological action, and medicinal uses of Adina cordifolia. Keywords: Adina cordifolia, Pharmacological Potential, Extract, Taxonomy.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Flora of Harighal, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Shoaib Amjad ◽  
Ujala Zahoor ◽  
Rainer W. Bussmann ◽  
Muhammad Altaf ◽  
Syed Mubashar Hussain Gardazi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Relative Frequency ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Use Value ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Mentha Longifolia ◽  
Unexplored Area

Abstract Background: The present study is the first quantitative ethnobotanical evaluation of Harighal, an inaccessible and unexplored area of District Bagh Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The major objectives of the present study were exploration, quantification and comparison of ethnobotanical knowledge among different rural communities of the study area.Methodology:Data about traditional uses of important medicinal plants was gathered form 79 informants (49 men and 34 women) using a semi-structured questionnaire. To accesses novelty and agreement of informants about plant use,s various quantitative indices including use value, relative frequency of citation, relative importance, fidelity level and informant consent factor were employed. Furthermore, data presented in the present study was also compared with twenty-two papers published from adjoining areas.Result: A total of 150 medicinal plants belonging to 98 genera and 60 families were documented. Asteraceae, Fabaceae and Rosaceae were the dominant families having 15 species each. Herbs were the most used life form, and leaves were the most exploited plant part. Decoctions were the most preferred method used in preparation of herbal recipes. Mentha longifolia had the highest use value, Berberis lycium had the highest relative frequency of citation and Galium aparine had the highest relative importance value (1.05, 0.81 and 96, respectively). The highest informant consensus factor (ICF) was reported for digestive disorders. Mentha longifolia, Punica granatum, Zanthoxylum alatum and Olea ferruginea had 100% fidelity values. The Jaccard index revealed that uses of plants were more similar in two neighboring areas i.e. Pearl Valley and Toli Peer.Conclusion: In spite of living in the twenty first century, people of the study area still rely very much on herbal medicines as an effective way to treat various ailments. Elders and health practitioners of the study area are well aware of indigenous knowledge about medicinal plants, but young people are not much interested in herbal practices. Thus, valuable knowledge about the use of plants is on the verge of getting lost. The documentation of indigenous knowledge from such an unexplored area and the subsequent pharmacological and phytochemical validation of novel plant uses could serve as baseline for drug development.

Ethnobotanical Kknowledge of Medicinal Plants Used in the Treatment of Male Infertility in Southern Benin

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Agbodjento ◽  
Jean Robert KLOTOE ◽  
Téniola Isabelle Sacramento ◽  
Victorien Dougnon ◽  
Frontenel Lopez Tchabi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Male Infertility ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Garcinia Kola ◽  
Toxicological Studies ◽  
Southern Benin

Abstract Background: Infertility is a concern for couples, families and society. In almost half of the cases, it is due to male infertility, which results in the azoospermia and oligospermia. This infertility, in developing countries like Benin, is often care by the use of medicinal medicinal plants. However, very few data exist on plants with spermatogenic benefits at the current stage. Therefore, this work aimed to enlist knowledge about plants used in the treatment of male infertility in southern Benin. Methods : An ethnomedicinal investigation has been conducted by questioning traditional healer and market herbalists using the method of semi-structured interview. A descriptive and quantitative statistical method was used to analyze the socio-demographic data of the informants. ANOVA One-way and Independent Samples T-Test were used to assess the degree of endogenous knowledge of the respondents. Ethnopharmacological data has been analyzed by ethnobotanical indices such as informant consensus factor ( ICF ), frequency of citation ( FC ) for each plant species and contribution of each plant to drug recipes ( Cpr ) to establish indicators on the use values ​​attributed to plants listed.Results: 90 respondents including 34 market herbalists and 54 traditional healers participated in this study. Data collected allowed us, on the basic of 70 recipes provided by the informants, to list 60 plant species belonging to 57 genera and 40 botanical families. Informants had a high degree of consensus (ICF = 0.58) on plants used for treatment of male infertility. The most plants cited were Garcinia kola (10.09%), Cissus populnea (10.09%), Carpolobia lutea (7.40%) among market herbalists and Garcinia kola (10.15%), Cyperus esculentus (06.09%), Citrus aurantifiola (06.09 %) among traditional healers. The recipes composed of 1 to 7 plants prepared mainly in the form of maceration and trituration. Conclusion : Beninese flora has a variety of plants used in the treatment of male infertility. This study provided for the first time a list of medicinal plants used for the treatment of male infertility in southern Benin. Further pharmacological and toxicological studies may be undertaken for the scientific validation of the therapeutic effect of these medicinal plants.

Ethnobotanical survey of some important medicinal plant in Epinmi Akoko, Ondo State Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Q.R. Olopete ◽  
J.E. Ale
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
State Information ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Adequate Information ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
Important Medicinal Plant ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study was designed to explore knowledge about important medicinal plants used traditionally to cure some diseases in the Epinmi akoko area of Ondo state. Information was gathered from different people through an oral interviews and structured questionnaire. The respondents were aged herbal practitioners, domiciled in the study area. Plant specimens were identified by their local names.  Aged people and herbal practitioners were contacted for adequate information on plant species and their medicinal uses. Major information was gathered with the help of the herbal practitioners. A total number of 47 plants were recorded for the treatment of different diseases, belonging to 30 families Some of the plants are mainly use for the treatment of malaria, cough, asthma, dysentery and many more. The survey revealed that people in this area strongly depend on medicinal plants. for the treatment of various diseases. Keywords: Ethnobotany, medicinal plants, Epinmi Akoko, Ondo state.

scholarly journals An ethnobotanical survey of seventeen plants species used against diarrhoea and other diseases in southern Benin (West Africa)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victorien Dougnon ◽  
Eric Agbodjento ◽  
Edna Hounsa ◽  
Boris Brice Legba ◽  
Esther Deguenon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Traditional Treatment ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Informant Consensus ◽  
Ethnomedicinal Uses ◽  
Southern Benin

Ethnobotanical relevance: Many plants are widely used in traditional medicine across Africa. In Benin, practitioners of Beninese traditional medicine make use of diverse medicinal plants in the traditional management of various diseases including diarrhoea. Aim of the study: This study aimed at highlighting the ethnomedicinal uses of 17 plants in the traditional treatment of diarrhoea and other diseases in southern Benin. Methods: An ethnomedicinal survey was carried out using the semi-structured interview method among practitioners of traditional medicine in Benin. This allowed for the identification of the traditional uses of these plants. The ethnobotanical data collected was analyzed using indices such as Use Value, Informant Consensus Factor and Fidelity Index of medicinal plants. A total of 72 informants participated in this study, including 52 market herbalists and 20 traditional healers. Results: The cited plants were involved in the treatment of 39 diseases and symptoms of diseases which have been divided into 15 categories. The most frequently mentioned disease categories were infectious-, blood and digestive diseases,offering treatement for malaria, diarrhoea and fever, amongst others. These plants have maximum potential for the treatment of infectious diseases, as well as metabolic, respiratory, skin, blood, digestive and circulatory diseases. Conclusion: This study revealed that interviewed informants (market herbalists and traditional healers) had good knowledge of the treatment of several diseases using the 17 plants . . It confirmed that the 17 selected plants are used in the traditional treatment of diarrhoea as well as other diseases. This study provided a database for Future pharmacological investigations on the basis of this ethnobotanical documentation.

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