scholarly journals Ethnomedicinal and traditional uses of the Ferns of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

2024 ◽  
Vol 84 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Irfan ◽  
G. Jan ◽  
W. Murad ◽  
F. G. Jan ◽  
A. Rauf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Indigenous People ◽  
Vascular Plants ◽  
Skin Disorders ◽  
Respiratory Disorders ◽  
Ethnomedicinal Plants ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Intestinal Ulcer ◽  
Traditional Uses ◽  
Representative Family

Abstract Ferns are often used by indigenous people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This study was designed to collect the ethnomedicinal and traditional knowledge of these locals about this group of vascular plants. Forty taxa belong to nineteen genera and ten families are used in the treatment of different diseases. The Pteridaceae was the most representative family with twelve taxa (30%), followed by Athyriaceae and Dryopteridaceae with six taxa each (30%), and Thelypteridaceae with five taxa (12.5%). Regarding the genera, Adiantum, Asplenium and Dryopteris ranked first with four taxa each (30%), followed by Aleuritopteris, Diplazium, Pteris and Equisetum with three taxa each (30%), followed by Athyrium, Oeosporangium, Polystichum and Pseudophegopteris with two taxa each (20%). These taxa were commonly used in the treatment of respiratory disorders i.e. asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia; intestinal ulcer, stomach, urinary ailments and skin disorders by the methods of decoction and infusion. Traditional knowledge about ethnomedicinal plants is a valuable and essential source for the discovery of allopathic, herbal and homeopathic medicines.

scholarly journals Ethnomedicinal survey of plants used by tribal in Lalgarh forest range, W.B., India

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-202
Author(s):  
Shyam Sundar Manna ◽  
◽  
Satyendra Prasad Mishra ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Indigenous People ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Herbal Drugs ◽  
Medicinal Purpose ◽  
Ethnomedicinal Plants ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Medicinal Use ◽  
The World ◽  
Good Number

Exploration of the traditional knowledge of the indigenous people is very important for revealing the uses of plants and plant parts for medicinal purpose. Once the medicinal use of these plants is known, their active ingredients have to be identified and their efficacy has to be tested scientifically. A good number of modern medicines are now available which has been formulated taking the traditional knowledge into consideration. Besides people all over the world now shift their attention to herbal drugs because they are comparatively safer and cheaper. In these contexts, ethnomedicinal studies are of great significance. In the present paper, attempts have been made enlist the ethnomedicinal plants of Lalgarh forest range of India. The study reveals that 52 different plant species are used by the local people to cure different diseases. Out of the 52 plant species, 17 are herbs, 20 trees, 11 shrubs, and 4 are climbers. The list of plant parts, habit, mode of their use and purpose has been documented in this study

An Observational Study on Diagnoses of 3,233 Gulf Veterans (Op Granby 1990-91) who attended the Ministry of Defence’s Medical Assessment Programme 1993-2004

2005 ◽  
Vol 91 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. J. Bale ◽  
H. A. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Gulf War ◽  
Skin Disorders ◽  
Medical Assessment ◽  
Gulf War Syndrome ◽  
Respiratory Disorders ◽  
Assessment Programme ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
Medically Unexplained

SummaryBackgroundThis is the result of an observational study on 3,233 Gulf veterans who have attended our medical assessment programme. We wanted to determine as a result of in-depth interviews, full medical examination and appropriate investigations, whether there was any unique Gulf war related medical condition.MethodsOver a period of 10 years, 3,233 veterans have been assessed. All diagnoses have been made according to ICD-10 classifications. All psychiatric diagnoses have been confirmed by consultant psychiatrists.Findings75% of veterans were well. Of the 25% unwell, 83% of ill health was accounted for by a psychiatric disorder. 3% of veterans had organic conditions which could be linked to Gulf deployment. The most common of these were respiratory disorders, followed by digestive disorders, injuries and skin disorders. Only 11 of these cases could be linked to the use of medical countermeasures. A further, 51 cases (41 respiratory disorders, 6 infections, 2 skin disorders and 2 eye conditions) could be linked to environmental conditions.InterpretationAll veterans seen with health problems could be identified as per ICD-10 classification of disease. We did not find any medically unexplained conditions. We found no evidence of a unique ‘Gulf War Syndrome’.

scholarly journals Uses and traditional knowledge of Dendropogonella rufescens (Bryophyta: Cryphaeaceae) in a Zapotec community of southeastern Mexico

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Enrique Hernandez-Rodríguez ◽  
Jesús López-Santiago
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Vascular Plants ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
San Juan ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Ecological Information ◽  
Per Se ◽  
Plant Harvesting

Background: Uses and traditional knowledge (TK) are essential for the protection and management of natural resources. There are extensive records of traditional uses involving mainly vascular plants, while for mosses are scarce. This study documents the TK and uses of Dendropogonella rufescens in San Juan Luvina, Oaxaca, Mexico. Questions: For what purpose and how D. rufescens is used in San Juan Luvina? Can TK provide ecological information for this species? How is TK maintained among the members of the community? Studied species: Dendropogonella rufescens (Schimp.) Britt. (Bryophyta). Study site and dates: San Juan Luvina, Oaxaca, Mexico. March 2020. Methods: We conducted interviews with inhabitants from three age categories (15-41, 42-68, and 69-95 years). Interviews included questions about the length of time the community has used the plant, harvesting practices, traditional use per se, and plant recycling after traditional use. Results: Results include historical information about the use of the plant and TK grouped in seven categories (ceremonial, construction, craft, environmental, fuel, medicinal, and ornamental). These results include new reports of TK of bryophytes in Mexico. Conclusions: For the uses and TK reported, D. rufescens is essential for the cultural identity of the community of San Juan Luvina. D. rufescens TK could use to develop conservation strategies for bryophytes. As our findings suggest, TK and uses of bryophytes should be recorded because they are likely to disappear.

scholarly journals Indigenous People and Their Traditional Knowledge on Tropical Plant Cultivation and Utilization: A Case Study of Murut Communities of Sabah, Borneo

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-128
Author(s):  
Nur Muhammed ◽  
Theresa Antonia Muthu
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Indigenous People ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Fuel Wood ◽  
High Dependency ◽  
Plant Utilization

This study was conducted in Murut indigenous people inhibited two villages of Keningau district of Sabah Borneo which is blessed with vast cultural diversities. In this regard, 120 randomly selected households from the Nabaai and Gana tribes of Murut community were investigated with a view to identify their homestead plants, use pattern and also their Traditional Knowledge on plant utilization. Five major research tools (e.g., review of secondary information, key Informant interview, household survey with semi-structured questionnaire and focus group discussion) was employed in this study. It is found that the plant species found in the homestead of the Nabaai and Gana tribes are utilized for three main reasons i.e., i) food production, ii) medicine, and iii) fuel wood. There are 23 utilization pattern has been identified in this study which is much lesser than what was found a decade ago (68 utilization). The Nabaai and Gana tribes practice Traditional Knowledge in their daily life especially, in medicinal plant utilization. The findings also show that most of the Traditional Knowledge on plant utilization is lying with the respondents with low income group (59%) because of their high dependency on utilization of the surrounding resources in their daily life. Appropriate steps to preserve and conserve the Traditional Knowledge on plant utilization possessed and practiced by the Murut indigenous communities are deemed necessary before this huge nature treasure is forgotten.

scholarly journals Traditional Medicine for Children among Kaluppini Indigenous People in South Sulawesi

2020 ◽  
pp. 319-331
Author(s):  
Nurbaya Nurbaya ◽  
Wahyu Chandra ◽  
Pramesthi Widya Hapsari
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Indigenous People ◽  
Indigenous Health ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Indigenous Community ◽  
Traditional Birth Attendants ◽  
Birth Attendants ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Traditional Remedies ◽  
Sick Children

The traditional knowledge about the use of ancestral medicines to cure children was highly valued by the indigenous community and an essential part of their indigenous health system. This study aimed to provide insight into the traditional medication using plant-based medication to children in an indigenous community in South Sulawesi Province. This study was conducted in Kaluppini Village, Enrekang Regency, South Sulawesi. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions were conducted both in Bahasa Indonesia and the local language. Informants were traditional birth attendants and mothers of under-five. This study was carried out from January to June 2018. Data were analyzed using thematic coding. It is found that Kaluppini mothers have traditional knowledge of treatment. They used kinds of plants as traditional remedies to cure their children. This traditional medication named as pembollo’ and pejappi. Pembollo’ are traditional plants intended to cure sick children. Kaluppini people believe that pejappi is a collection of traditional plant that can treat kinds of illnesses among children, including to prevent them from supernatural things. Kaluppini indigenous people practice and believe in their traditional plants to cure their children. Traditional birth attendants play a crucial role in providing these traditional plants. Information provided in this study could be a rational basis for health-related stakeholders to develop programs of health education and promotion for indigenous communities.

FLORISTIC CATALOGUE OF USEFUL PLANTS FROM A SCARCELY CONTACTED KICHWA INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY IN THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON (PAKAYAKU, PASTAZA, ECUADOR)

Phytotaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 414 (5) ◽  
pp. 199-239
Author(s):  
CARMEN X. LUZURIAGA-QUICHIMBO ◽  
CARLOS E. CERÓN-MARTÍNEZ ◽  
JOSÉ BLANCO-SALAS ◽  
TRINIDAD RUIZ-TÉLLEZ ◽  
PEDRO ESCOBAR GARCÍA
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous People ◽  
Vascular Plants ◽  
Indigenous Community ◽  
Useful Plants ◽  
Ecuadorian Amazon ◽  
Unexplored Area ◽  
First Time

Pakayaku is a scarcely contacted community of Kichwa indigenous people situated in the banks of river Bobonaza (Pastaza, Ecuador) at the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazonia. In this paper we present a catalogue of 250 taxa of useful vascular plants belonging to 81 families from the Pakayaku ancestral territories, a so far unexplored area. 126 taxa are first citations for the Bobonaza valley, 22 new for Pastaza province, the largest administrative province of the country, and 1, Pouteria manaosensis, is cited for the first time for Ecuador. In total, approximately 60% of the catalogue consists of new citations.

Citrus species: A Review of Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaheh Zibaee ◽  
Safa Kamalian ◽  
Mehrangiz Tajvar ◽  
Mohammad S. Amiri ◽  
Mahin Ramezani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Citrus Species ◽  
Neuroprotective Effects ◽  
Traditional Uses ◽  
Current Review ◽  
Gastrointestinal Problems ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Anti Oxidant

The Citrus species from family Rutaceae has worldwide applications such as cardiovascular and gastrointestinal problems. Phytochemical investigations have shown that these plants have constituents including flavonoids, limonoids and carotenoids. There are many reports on a wide range of activities such as antiinflammatory, anti-oxidant, immunomodulatory, metabolic, cardiovascular and neuroprotective effects. In the current review, we discuss information regarding botany, phytochemistry, ethnobotany uses, traditional knowledge and pharmacological aspects of the Citrus species.

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