scholarly journals Ethnopharmacology of the angiosperms of Chapada of Araripe located in Northeast of Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 326-351
Author(s):  
Rafael Pereira da Cruz ◽  
José Weverton Almeida-Bezerra ◽  
Saulo Almeida de Menezes ◽  
Viviane Bezerra da Silva ◽  
Luciano Temoteo dos Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Cultural Value ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Scoparia Dulcis ◽  
Popular Knowledge ◽  
Ximenia Americana ◽  
Copaifera Langsdorffii ◽  
Hancornia Speciosa ◽  
Scientific Name

The Chapada of Araripe located in the Northeast of Brazil, presents a great vegetal diversity. Associated with this, the region presents a great cultural plurality, which reflects in several popular knowledge, such as the use of medicinal plants in the region. The objective of this work was to carry out an ethnopharmacological bibliographic survey of angiosperms present in the region. The scientific name of species was associated with the keywords "traditional use", "traditional medicine" "traditional knowledge" and "Brazil" to collect information published and available on Pubmed, Science Direct, Scielo and Scopus Platform. Subsequently, the species with the greatest versatility of use were selected and their relative importance (RI) indexes were calculated. As a result, 92 species with medicinal potential were identified in the Chapada of Araripe, corresponding to 81 genera and 44 botanical families, with Fabaceae, Asteraceae, Malvaceae and Rubiaceae being the taxa that presented the highest number of species with 16, 6, 5 and 5 respectively. The 10 most versatile species were Anacardium occidentale (RI: 1.38), Astronium urundeuva (1.86), Copaifera langsdorffii (2.00), Hancornia speciosa (1.81), Himatanthus drasticus (1.62), Hymenaea stigonocarpa (1.89), Lafoensia pacari (1.83), Libidibia ferrea (1.43), Scoparia dulcis (1.71) and Ximenia americana L. (1.46). Finally, we emphasize that Chapada of Araripe is a region of great biological and cultural value, being important actions for the preservation of local flora and traditional knowledge.

scholarly journals Medical ethnobotany of herbal practitioners in the Turkestan Range, southwestern Kyrgyzstan

2016 ◽  
Vol 85 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lukas Pawera ◽  
Vladimir Verner ◽  
Celine Termote ◽  
Ishenbay Sodombekov ◽  
Alexander Kandakov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Cultural Value ◽  
Wild Plant ◽  
Plant Resources ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Medical Ethnobotany ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study recorded and analyzed traditional knowledge of medicinal plants in the Turkestan Range in southwestern Kyrgyzstan, where ethnobotanical knowledge has been largely under-documented to date. Data was collected through participant observation and both semi-structured and in-depth interviews with 10 herbal specialists. A total of 50 medicinal plant taxa were documented, distributed among 46 genera and 27 botanical families. In folk medicine they are applied in 75 different formulations, which cure 63 human and three animal ailments. Quantitative ethnobotanical indices were calculated to analyze traditional knowledge of the informants and to determine the cultural importance of particular medicinal plants. <em>Ziziphora pamiroalaica</em>, <em>Peganum harmala</em>, and <em>Inula orientalis</em> obtained the highest use value (UV). The best-represented and culturally important families were Lamiaceae, Asteraceae, and Apiaceae. Gastro-intestinal system disorders was the most prevalent ailment category. Most medicinal plants were gathered from nearby environments, however, species with a higher cultural value occurred at distant rather than nearby collection sites. The findings of this study proved the gap in documentation of traditional knowledge in Kyrgyzstan, indicating that further studies on the traditional use of wild plant resources could bring important insights into ecosystems’ diversity with implications to human ecology and bio-cultural diversity conservation in Central Asia.

Cultural knowledge and treatment of childhood illness

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (09) ◽  
pp. 4802
Author(s):  
Izabel Cristina Santiago Lemos ◽  
Giovana Mendes De Lacerda ◽  
Maysa de Oliveira Barbosa ◽  
Gyllyandeson de Araújo Delmondes ◽  
Patrícia Rosane Leite de Figueiredo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cultural Knowledge ◽  
Childhood Illness ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Childhood Illnesses ◽  
Popular Knowledge

Traditional knowledge emerges as a relevant figure in care used by mothers and caregivers for the management of acute respiratory infections, diarrhea and anemia. To understand the meaning given to the use of traditional knowledge by mothers or caregivers for the treatment of these illnesses, their reflexes to conventional treatment, as well as discuss the role of health professionals with regard to the use of plants and animals by mothers or responsible for the management the respiratory infections; diarrhea and anemia. The research was conducted in Santo Antônio community (Barbalha - CE). Techniques as “rapport” and “Snowball” were used for data collection, and a closed questionnaire and semi-structured interview were applied. For data analysis, the Collective Subject Discourse (CSD) was used. The sample included 54 informants. There were 19 key ideas identified, which revealed an appreciation of the use of natural resources to treat the respiratory infections; diarrhea and anemia, an association between conventional and traditional medicine in the management these common childhood illnesses and the need for health professionals value the popular knowledge in assistance provided. Health professionals are encouraged to include behaviors in their care practice that allow greater contact with local cultures, being able to measure what resources are used and how they can interfere on the prescribed therapy.

scholarly journals ETHNO-MEDICO-BOTANICAL STUDIES ON AQUATIC PLANTS IN RURAL AREAS OF CUDDALORE DISTRICT, TAMILNADU, INDIA

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-36
Author(s):  
Saravanakumar K
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Aquatic Plants ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Aquatic Plant ◽  
Alphabetical Order ◽  
Important Species ◽  
Therapeutic Uses ◽  
Baseline Information ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Scientific Name

The present work was undertaken to explore the ethno-medico-botanical values of aquatic plants from rural areas of Cuddalore District in Tamilnadu, India. Traditional knowledge of 22aquatic plants was identified as medicinally important species from local residents, vaidya, other medicine men and from othersources. Collected information’s are arranged in an alphabetical order followed by the sequence of scientific name, family, vernacular name, prescription and usage. Documentation of traditional knowledge of ethnomedico-botanical values of aquatic plant species will provide baseline information for investigating new biodynamic compounds of potential therapeutic uses in future.

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 Ethnopharmacology of Medicinal Plants of the Pantanal Region (Mato Grosso, Brazil)

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isanete Geraldini Costa Bieski ◽  
Fabrício Rios Santos ◽  
Rafael Melo de Oliveira ◽  
Mariano Martinez Espinosa ◽  
Miramy Macedo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Hibiscus Sabdariffa ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Respiratory Problems ◽  
Scoparia Dulcis ◽  
Informant Consensus ◽  
External Causes ◽  
Mental And Behavioral Disorders

Traditional knowledge is an important source of obtaining new phytotherapeutic agents. Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants was conducted in Nossa Senhora Aparecida do Chumbo District (NSACD), located in Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil using semi-structured questionnaires and interviews. 376 species of medicinal plants belonging to 285 genera and 102 families were cited. Fabaceae (10.2%), Asteraceae (7.82%) and Lamaceae (4.89%) families are of greater importance. Species with the greater relative importance wereHimatanthus obovatus(1.87),Hibiscus sabdariffa(1.87),Solidago microglossa(1.80),Strychnos pseudoquina(1.73) andDorstenia brasiliensis,Scoparia dulcisL., andLuehea divaricata(1.50). The informant consensus factor (ICF) ranged from 0.13 to 0.78 encompassing 18 disease categories,of which 15 had ICF greater than 0.50, with a predominance of disease categories related to injuries, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (ICF  =  0.78) having 65 species cited while 20 species were cited for mental and behavioral disorders (ICF  =  0.77). The results show that knowledge about medicinal plants is evenly distributed among the population of NSACD. This population possesses medicinal plants for most disease categories, with the highest concordance for prenatal, mental/behavioral and respiratory problems.

scholarly journals ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL STUDY IN FAITH HEALERS OF COLINA DO HORTO, IN JUAZEIRO DO NORTE-CE, BRAZIL

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-86
Author(s):  
Wenderson Pinheiro de Lima ◽  
Antoniel Dos Santos Gomes Filho ◽  
Miguel Melo Ifadireó ◽  
Vanessa De Carvalho Nilo Bitu
Keyword(s):  
Popular Culture ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Traditional Healing ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Informant Consensus ◽  
Popular Knowledge ◽  
Jatropha Gossypiifolia ◽  
Traditional Communities ◽  
Indications For Use

Much of our information and knowledge today is derived from popular culture, including the use of medicines to treat diseases that affect humankind. Ethnopharmacological research allows the knowledge of traditional communities to contribute to scientific studies and vice versa, since it involves not only botanical and pharmaceutical knowledge but also anthropology aspects. Throughout the Ceará Cariri region, the use of natural resources in traditional healing methods is very evident. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to investigate the popular knowledge about the therapeutic use of natural resources by faith healers in Colina do Horto in Juazeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil. Informants who were self-proclaimed prayer people and faith healers, of both sexes, were subjected to semi-structured interviews consisting of guiding questions, which allowed us to achieve the proposed objectives. The data collected were related to the origin of the resources used in magical-religious procedures, part used, method of preparation, required amount, indications for use and contraindications. Analysis of data allowed the tabulation of the species so as to correlate all the variables studied. In addition, informant consensus factor and relative importance were determined. The informants had an average age of 66 years, and the majority were elderly, illiterate and female. Among the six species used in the healing procedures, the most prevalent was Jatropha gossypiifolia. Of the 53 species cited as complementary for healing, those especially used belonged to the families Lamiaceae and Asteraceae.

scholarly journals The Potential of Traditional Knowledge to Develop Effective Medicines for the Treatment of Leishmaniasis

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz Felipe D. Passero ◽  
Erika dos Santos Brunelli ◽  
Thamara Sauini ◽  
Thais Fernanda Amorim Pavani ◽  
Jéssica Adriana Jesus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Carica Papaya ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Cedrela Odorata ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Alternative Medicines ◽  
Traditional Communities

Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease that affects people living in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. There are few therapeutic options for treating this infectious disease, and available drugs induce severe side effects in patients. Different communities have limited access to hospital facilities, as well as classical treatment of leishmaniasis; therefore, they use local natural products as alternative medicines to treat this infectious disease. The present work performed a bibliographic survey worldwide to record plants used by traditional communities to treat leishmaniasis, as well as the uses and peculiarities associated with each plant, which can guide future studies regarding the characterization of new drugs to treat leishmaniasis. A bibliographic survey performed in the PubMed and Scopus databases retrieved 294 articles related to traditional knowledge, medicinal plants and leishmaniasis; however, only 20 were selected based on the traditional use of plants to treat leishmaniasis. Considering such studies, 378 quotes referring to 292 plants (216 species and 76 genera) that have been used to treat leishmaniasis were recorded, which could be grouped into 89 different families. A broad discussion has been presented regarding the most frequent families, including Fabaceae (27 quotes), Araceae (23), Solanaceae and Asteraceae (22 each). Among the available data in the 378 quotes, it was observed that the parts of the plants most frequently used in local medicine were leaves (42.3% of recipes), applied topically (74.6%) and fresh poultices (17.2%). The contribution of Latin America to studies enrolling ethnopharmacological indications to treat leishmaniasis was evident. Of the 292 plants registered, 79 were tested against Leishmania sp. Future studies on leishmanicidal activity could be guided by the 292 plants presented in this study, mainly the five species Carica papaya L. (Caricaceae), Cedrela odorata L. (Meliaceae), Copaifera paupera (Herzog) Dwyer (Fabaceae), Musa × paradisiaca L. (Musaceae), and Nicotiana tabacum L. (Solanaceae), since they are the most frequently cited in articles and by traditional communities.

scholarly journals Lichens: traditional use and biological activities

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruchira R. Sutar ◽  
◽  
Subhash B. Gaikwad ◽  
Sachin V. Mapari ◽  
Bhaskar C. Behera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Metabolic Pathways ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Lichen Species ◽  
Symbiotic Association ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Rich Diversity ◽  
The World ◽  
Immense Potential

Lichens are a stable symbiotic association between photobiont (algae and/or cyanobacteria) and mycobiont (fungi). They are utilized in traditional medicine for ages and documented in various pharmacopeia throughout the world. India is having a rich diversity of lichen species represented by about 2400 species. The tribal inhabitant around forests and other difficult terrains acquired unique knowledge about the use of much wide flora and fauna. Most of these are either lesser known or unknown to the outside world. The treasure of traditional knowledge if subjected to scientific scrutiny could benefit humankind in many ways. They produce unique secondary metabolites through various metabolic pathways and are known to exhibit a wide array of bioactivities. We have reviewed the literature for traditional knowledge of the lichen species and biological activities reported to study its inter-relationship. It was observed that that still a major percentage of lichens have remained unexplored. These lichens may have immense potential; and if analysed could be used in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic industries, and many more.

scholarly journals Wild edible plants in Yeşilli (Mardin-Turkey), a multicultural area

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeter Yeşil ◽  
Mahmut Çelik ◽  
Bahattin Yılmaz
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Juglans Regia ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Cultural Significance ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Informant Consensus

Abstract Background The Yeşilli district (Mardin) is located in the southeastern of Turkey and hosts different cultures. The objective of this study was to record the traditional knowledge of wild edible plants used by indigenous people in Yeşilli, where no ethnobotanical studies have been conducted previously. Methods An ethnobotanical study was carried out in Yeşilli district in March 2017–March 2019 to document the traditional knowledge of wild edible plants. The data were collected by interviewing 62 informants. Additionally, the data were analysed based on the cultural importance index (CI) and factor informant consensus (FİC) to determine the cultural significance of wild edible plants and knowledge of wild edible plants among the informants. Results We documented 74 wild edible taxa belonging to 31 families and 57 genera in the present study. The richness of the wild edible taxa was highest for vegetables (46 taxa), followed by medicinal plants (17 taxa) and fruit (14 taxa). The most important families were Asteraceae (ten taxa), Rosaceae (seven taxa) and Fabaceae (six taxa). The most culturally important taxa (based on the CI index) were Ficus carica subsp. carica, Lepidium draba, Anchusa strigosa, Rhus coriaria, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Sinapis alba, Gundelia tournefortii, Notobasis syriaca, Onopordum carduchorum, Malva neglecta, Mentha longifolia, Juglans regia and Urtica dioica. The maximum number of use reports was recorded for vegetables (1011). The factor informant consensus index (Fic) varied between 0.95 and 0.98 for preserved vegetables, beverages and spices and processed fruits have the highest Fic (0.99). We reported for the first time the ethnobotanical usage of 12 taxa as food. We also recorded the use of Allium wendelboanum, an endemic species in the study area. Conclusion The obtained data were compared with data from other wild edible and ethnobotanical studies conducted in Turkey and particularly those conducted in eastern Turkey. Furthermore, the data were compared with data from studies conducted in the bordering countries of Iraq and Armenia. The present study reflects the cultural diversity of the region, and it is necessary to conduct more studies since it is thought that this diversity will contribute to the economy. This study will enable the traditional use of wild plants as food sources to be passed on to future generations.

Uso de Plantas Medicinais nas Unidades de Saúde da Família do Alto Sobradinho e Cocão do Município de Santo Antônio de Jesus-BA

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Geisa Fonseca Neri ◽  
Thaís Lima Oliveira ◽  
Vania Jesus dos Santos de Oliveira ◽  
Noelma Miranda de Brito
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Cultural Value ◽  
Melissa Officinalis ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Foeniculum Vulgare ◽  
Phyllanthus Niruri ◽  
Popular Knowledge ◽  
Reported Data ◽  
The City

Estudos etnobiológicos vêm sendo realizados no Brasil, sendo a etnobotânica um dos campos mais desenvolvidos, com a finalidade de buscar o envolvimento entre o conhecimento popular e o conhecimento científico. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar um levantamento etnobotânico das principais plantas medicinais utilizadas por pacientes de duas Unidades de Saúde da Família, no município de Santo Antônio de Jesus-BA. Foram aplicados formulários para 50 usuários, em cada Unidade de Saúde da Família, de forma aleatória, identificando as plantas medicinais, que eram mais utilizadas e para qual patologia. A pesquisa foi aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Faculdade Maria Milza, nº do parecer 2.175.555 atendendo, assim, a todos os princípios éticos contidos na Resolução nº 466/12. As plantas mais citadas pelos usuários foram: o alecrim (RosmarinusofficinalisL.), boldo baiano (Plectranthus barbatus Andrews), erva cidreira (Melissa officinalis L.), erva doce (Foeniculum vulgare Mill), mastruz (Chenopodium ambrosioides L.), quebra-pedra (Phyllanthus niruri L.), aroeira (Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi) e capim santo (Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Stapf). Os resultados encontrados nesta pesquisa apontaram que tanto a população da zona urbana como a população da zona rural são frequentes na utilização de plantas medicinais como recurso terapêutico. Todos os dados reportados serviram para salientar como é importante o saber das comunidades estudadas sobre o uso das plantas, assim como a valorização cultural no sentido da transmissão do conhecimento dos antepassados para as gerações futuras.Palavras-chave: Etnobotânica. Erva Medicinal. Conhecimento Popular.AbstractEthnobiological studies have been carried out in Brazil, with ethnobotany being one of the most developed fields, with the purpose of seeking the involvement between popular knowledge and scientific knowledge. Thus the objective of this work was to conduct an ethnobotanical survey of the main medicinal plants used by patients from two Family Health Units in the city of Santo Antônio de Jesus-BA. Forms were applied to 50 patients in each family health unit, at random, identifying the medicinal plants that were most used and for which pathology. The research was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Maria Milza College , opinion no. 2.175.555, thus complying with all the ethical principles contained in Resolution No. 466/12. The plants most cited by the patients were Rosemary (Rosmarinusofficinalis L.), Bahian Bolero (Plectranthusbarbatus Andrews), Lemon Grass (Melissa officinalis L.), Fennel (Foeniculumvulgare Mill), Mastruz (Chenopodiumambrosioides L.) (Phyllanthusniruri L.), aroeira (SchinusterebinthifoliaRaddi) and holy grass (Cymbopogoncitratus (DC) Stapf). The results found in this study indicated that both the urban population and the rural population are frequent in the use of medicinal plants as a therapeutic resource. All the reported data served to highlight how important the knowledge of the studied communities is on the use of plants, as well as cultural value in the sense of transmitting the ancestors’ knowledge to future generations.Keyword: Ethnobotany. Medicinal herb. Popular Knowledge.

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