scholarly journals A Systematic Review on the Antimicrobial Properties of Mediterranean Wild Edible Plants: We Still Know Too Little about Them, but What We Do Know Makes Persistent Investigation Worthwhile

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 2217
Author(s):  
Giulia Cappelli ◽  
Francesca Mariani
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Resistance ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Threshold Selection ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Mediterranean Plants ◽  
The One

(1) Introduction: Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is estimated to be the cause of a major number of deaths by 2050 if we do not find strategies to slow down the rise of drug resistance. Reviews on Mediterranean wild edible plants (MWEPs) with antimicrobial properties are scarce in the main databases (PubMed, Scopus, and WoS). Hence, we proceeded to conduct a new review of the studies on MWEPs. (2) Methods: We used ‘wild edible plant’ and ‘antimicrobial’ as keywords. Within this group, exclusion criteria were reviews, studies concerning non-Mediterranean plants or non-edible plants, studies on topics other than plants or containing no description of antimicrobial properties, or off-topic studies. (3) Results: Finally, out of the one hundred and ninety-two studies we had started with, we reviewed thirty-eight (19.8%) studies concerning the antimicrobial properties of seventy-four MWEPs species belonging to twenty-five Families. Fifty-seven (77%) species out of seventy-four proved to be antimicrobial, with a stringent threshold selection. (4) Conclusions: Studies are still very heterogeneous. We still know too little about MWEPs’ properties; however, what we already know strongly recommends carrying on investigation.

Wild Edible Plants of Dhankuta, Eastern Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 100-109
Author(s):  
Saugat Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Hot Spot ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Vegetation Zone ◽  
Floral Diversity ◽  
Sal Forest ◽  
Whole Plants ◽  
Edible Parts

The Dhankuta district, situated in the Eastern part of the country, is a hot spot for floral diversity. The vegetation zone ranges from sub tropical Sal forest to cool temperate alpine forest. The study of wild edible plant of this area was an attempt to highlight the types of wild edible plants found and their mode of use in local people. Present study records 132 species of wild edible plants belonging to 63 families and 103 genera. Fruits are the most common edible parts of the wild edible plants followed by leaves, young shoot, root or tuber, seeds, flower, whole plants, bark, nectar, nuts, inflorescence and buds.

scholarly journals Wild Edible Plants Used by Endangered & Indigenous Raji Tribe in Western Nepal

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 243-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lal B Thapa ◽  
Til Maya Dhakal ◽  
Raghunath Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous People ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Traditional Practices ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Different Parts

The Rajis are one of the endangered indigenous people distributed in western part of Nepal enriched in their own mother tongue, culture, beliefs and practices. Owing to lack of proper documentation, the traditional knowledge of uses and practices on wild edible plants by such an endangered community is about to extinct. This paper aims to present the traditional practices and use of wild edible plants by Raji people in Nepal. Our study found that a total of 67 wild edible plant species included in 56 genera and 38 families used by Raji people. Out of them 62 species were angiosperms, one species was Gymnosperm and 4 species were Pteridophytes. The results of study show that Rajis have their traditional way to use different parts of wild plants such as seeds, fruits, leaves, shoots, roots and tubers in the forms of vegetables, pickles, juice, and raw or as fruits.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijasbt.v2i3.10969 Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol, Vol. 2(3): 243-252   

scholarly journals Traditional knowledge and ways of consumption of wild edible plants by rural communities of Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh (India)

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 201-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rinku Jhamta ◽  
Richa Puri ◽  
Manohar Lal Sharma ◽  
Sana Khan ◽  
Harsimran Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Natural Habitat ◽  
Field Investigation ◽  
Local People ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Fidelity Level ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Rural Appraisal

Wild edible plants are used as a source of food by local people where they still rely on natural resources to meet their daily needs. The study was conducted in the rural communities of the Shimla district to document wild edible plants and their edible uses known to local people. The study documented 103 wild edible plant species belonging to 75 genera and 46 families. Rosaceae is the most dominant family with 18 species occupying 17 % of the total use reports. Of the reported plants 43% were used as fruits, 42% as vegetables and remaining have used as juice, gums, spices and condiments. As many as 74 ways of consumption methods shows a Fidelity level (FL) of more than 80%. The use category of vegetables shows highest degree of consensus factor followed by fruit category. Horticultural land expansion is the major threat to the natural habitat of wild edible plants followed by overgrazing. Field visits to various villages in 16 regions of the study area were carried out in different phases from May 2015- September 2018. A total of 102 informants were involved in field investigation and a semi-structured questionnaires and participatory rural appraisal method were used to analyze and study the traditional wild edible plants.

scholarly journals An ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Yilmana Densa and Quarit Districts, West Gojjam, Western Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derebe Alemneh
Keyword(s):  
Forest Products ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Anthropogenic Factors ◽  
Wild Food ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
West Gojjam ◽  
Western Ethiopia

Abstract Backgrounds: Globally, wild edible plants are one of the main non-timber forest products and possess up to 96% of the value of forests. They are an essential source of supplementary foods in many parts of Ethiopia. However, they have been highly degraded and lost due to anthropogenic factors. Thus, current study aims at recording and documenting wild edible plants in Yilmana Densa and Quarit Districts, West Gojjam, Western Ethiopia to pave a way for further research and conservation. Methods: Semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, participant observation and market survey were the data collection tools. Preference and direct matrix ranking were used to analyze the data. Results: Thirty two wild edible plant species were reported in the two Districts. Most of the species were herbs while the major (53.1%) edible parts were fruits. Most of the collectors of the wild food were young males. Ficus sur was the most preferred wild edible plant. Conclusion: The districts are still rich sources of wild edible plants. However, there was low potential of conservation. Therefore, there should be extensive awareness rising for wild edible plant conservation.

Wild edible plants of Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, India and their economic potential

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhogaonkar P Y
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Economic Potential ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Edible Plant

The present study deals with the exploration, identification and future potentialities of the wild edible plant species of Gadchiroli district. The ethnobotanical survey of the region resulted in the documentation of 73wild plant species that are consumed by the Gondi, Madia, Kawar and Pardhan. Out of these, 56species belong to 52 genera 32 dicotyledonous families, while 17 species belong to 15 genera are from 9 monocotyledonous families.

scholarly journals Traditional Lebanese Recipes Based on Wild Plants: An Answer to Diet Simplification?

2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (2_suppl2) ◽  
pp. S303-S311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malek Batal ◽  
Elizabeth Hunter
Keyword(s):  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Composition Analysis ◽  
Mediterranean Country ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Nutrient Analysis

Background The challenge posed by the nutrition transition occurring throughout the world is enormous: rates of chronic disease, particularly overweight and obesity and cardiovascular disease, have reached alarming levels—often occurring in parallel with high levels of micronutrient deficiencies. Lebanon is no exception. And yet this Mediterranean country enjoys a rich biodiversity, with thousands of endemic species and an equally rich culinary history, largely based on its local biodiversity, including wild edible plants. Objectives To record traditional Lebanese recipes based on wild edible plants and to investigate their potential to contribute to a more diversified diet. Methods A series of nine focus group meetings was conducted with key informants knowledgeable in wild edible plant identification, harvesting, and use. Results Common recipes based on wild edible plants were collected and standardized from rural communities where collection of wild edible plants is common. Nutrient analysis and food-composition analysis were performed, including comparisons with processed dishes that are increasingly common in the Lebanese diet, revealing that the wild edible plant-based dishes offered a healthier alternative. Conclusions Since traditional recipes often use items from several food groups in one dish, they can be a good model for diet diversification. The promotion of the collection and use of wild edible plants and their derived products can lead to improved nutrition.

scholarly journals Indigenous Wild Edible Plants of Bataw Village, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-23
Author(s):  
Gifty Merry Phawa ◽  
Eric Kevin Dkhar ◽  
Donboklang Marbaniang
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
The People ◽  
Jaintia Hills ◽  
Nutritional Benefits ◽  
Wild Edibles

The study was carried out as a kind of documentation of the used of wild edibles plants by the people in Bataw village, East Jaintia Hills. The results show that there are 35edible plants and belonging to 26 families being taken by the people of Bataw village as food. The mode of utilisation of wild edible plant includes 12 plant species used as vegetables, 11 species eaten as raw and 12 species consume as raw and as well as vegetable. The vast overexploitation of these indigenous wild edible plants has led to the over decline of these species. Therefore steps should be taken to protect such resources and further inventories need to undertake to understand their nutritional benefits and their long term sustenance.

Wild Edible Plant Diversity in Pinus gerardiana Wall. ex D. Don Forests of Kinnaur District, Himachal Pradesh, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-20
Author(s):  
Joginder Singh ◽  
A. Rajasekaran ◽  
A. Negi ◽  
Vijender Panwar
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
Market Potential ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Anthropogenic Factors ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Elaeagnus Umbellata ◽  
Pinus Gerardiana

Wild edible plant species diversity in Pinus gerardiana forests of district Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh was assessed following quadrat method using stratified random sampling. A total of 55 plant species comprising of five trees, 21 shrubs and 29 herb species have been recorded in the study area. Out of the total recorded plant species, 54.55 per cent were edible and 45.45 per cent were non-edible. Among trees, P. gerardiana was recorded with the highest density of 206.77 trees/ha, basal area of 22.43 m2/ha and IVI value of 252.81. Among edible shrubs a rarely used plant, Daphne oleoides was the most dominant species with highest density (0.21 bushes/9m2), frequency (21.23%) and IVI (71.55). In case of herbs, Thymus serphyllum had the highest density of 2.91 individuals/m2, frequency (12.04%) and IVI (31.57). During the present study, it has been observed that the P. gerardiana is an important commercial tree species exploited for its edible nuts. However due to over-exploitation, grazing, habitat degradation and other biotic threats its natural regeneration is dwindling. Besides this important natural resource, other species viz., Prunus persica, Berberis aristata, Elaeagnus umbellata, Chenopodium album, Pyhtolacca acinosa etc., also have market potential, however adequate emphasis has not been laid on their propagation and conservation. The results also revealed that many wild species are under growing pressures from various anthropogenic factors. Therefore, it is suggested that large-scale awareness programmes on wild edible plants should be initiated and these species should be included in the forestry/rural plantation programmes. Further, propagation plan needs to be developed on important wild edible plant species and people should be encouraged to grow these wild edible plants of commercial importance which will reduce the pressure on the wild populations growing in the forest areas.

scholarly journals Optimizing micronutrient intake of lactating women through increased wild edible plant consumption in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (58) ◽  
pp. 7711-7726
Author(s):  
K Pearson
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Lactating Women ◽  
Micronutrient Intake ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Maize Meal

Micronutrient consumption in many developing countries is insufficient to meet the needs of numerous individuals, resulting in a negative impact on health. Increasing consumption of wild edible plants, which are micronutrient rich, easy to grow, and culturally familiar, has been recommended to combat these deficiencies, but there is a gap in knowledge on which types of plants should be eaten or in what quantity. The objective of this project was to determine the optimal blend of South African wild edible plants needed to fill gaps between typical micronutrient consumption of lactating women in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and estimated requirements. This was done by creating optimization models using linear programming. Components of these models included identifying gaps between current micronutrient intake measured in a sample of lactating women and Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) and the creation of composite nutrient profiles for groups of wild edible plants available in KwaZulu-Natal. Models calculated the optimum amounts of wild edible plants that would need to be consumed in addition to the current diet to meet micronutrient recommendations and the amounts needed if half the additional calories consumed would replace an equivalent number of calories of maize meal. A combination of 250g leafy vegetables and 349g fruit, replacing 54g of maize meal, was determined to be the best model. This mixture met the micronutrient needs of 50% of lactating women and added only 192 calories to the diet. This data can provide policy makers with the information necessary to formulate effective nutritional interventions. The high level of recommended change, however, also highlights the need to employ multiple approaches to achieving improved nutrition. Additional information is needed on the availability and nutritional values of wild edible plants in South Africa. Despite these limitations, it is clear that a reasonable increase in wild edible plant consumption can have a tremendous positive impact on micronutrient consumption of lactating women in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

scholarly journals Exploration of wild edible plants used by Gujjar and Bakerwal tribes of District Rajouri (J&K), India

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 164-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. R. Dangwal ◽  
Tajinder Singh ◽  
Amandeep Singh
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Plant ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Plant Exploration ◽  
Edible Species

The analysis of wild plant exploration was carried out to document the wild edible plants of district Rajouri (J&K), India. The present investigation of wild edible plants were based on extensive and intensive field survey during 2009- 2011. A total of 58 wild edible plant species belonging to 50 genera and 39 families have been reported from the area. Rosaceae was the dominant family that represented 7 taxa, while Brassiceae, Fabaceae, Moraceae and Poaceae represented with 3 taxa each and other 33 families have less representation. Tree make up was the highest proportion of the edible species 28 (41%) followed by 26 were herbs (38%) and 14 were shrubs (21%). Based on the requirements/edibility, majority of the plant species (26 species) are commonly used as fruits, 14 serve as vegetables, 1 species as flavoring agents (spices), roots, tubers of 3 species are eaten as raw and seeds/grains from 8 species for various substitute of food, whereas 2 species are used in making special drinks.

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