scholarly journals Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants for Diarrhea in Agusan del Sur, Philippines

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rose D. Arquion
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Psidium Guajava ◽  
Persea Americana ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Management And Conservation

Ethnobotany is the study of plants used by specific cultures for various purposes. This study aimed to document indigenous medicinal plants which can treat diarrhea. This qualitative study used semi –structured interview and employed purposive sampling of 50 local inhabitants aging 40 to 85 years old presently using medicinal plants in eight communities of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. Results revealed that 25 medicinal plants can treat diarrhea. The leaves and stem of these plants were utilized and prepared by decoction, infusion, concoction and extraction. Out of the 25 identified medicinal plants, Psidium guajava (guava), Persea americana (avocado), and Blumea balsamifera (Blumea camphor) were commonly used which easily grow and can be domesticated in home gardens. The medicinal plants had helped much the local people as a cheap source of alternative medicine. This suggests that this traditional knowledge from these people be transmitted through symposia, seminars and trainings for its management and conservation for sustainability.

An Ethnobotanical Study of Traditional Medicinal Plants Used to Treat Human and Livestock Ailments From Diguna Fango District, Wolaita, Southern Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abenezer Wendimu ◽  
Wondimagegnehu Tekalign ◽  
Biniyam Asfaw
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Bone Fractures ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Persea Americana ◽  
Local People ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Charcoal Production

Abstract BackgroundPlants have been used as a traditional medicine for many years for the people of Wolaita, Ethiopia. The aim of the study was to record these local knowledge of the peoples who inhabit the Diguna Fango district. MethodsA semi-structured interview was conducted with a total of 60 informants. ResultsTotally, 50 species belonging to 24 families were identified to treat 28 human and livestock ailments. Solanaceae (14.3%) was the most abundant family whereas; the rosaceae (1.00) had the highest family use value (FUV). Most of the plants (82%) were reportedly used to treat human diseases. Herbs (34%) were the dominant growth habits, followed by trees (33%). The leaves (30%) were identified as the most used plant part. The most common methods of remedy preparations were eating and chewing (18.2% each) followed by grinding (13.61%). Oral (73.3%) was the major route of administration, followed by dermal (21.7%). The cardiovascular system diseases category (1.00) had a higher informant consensus factor value followed by the fever disease category (0.90). Croton macrostachyus Hochst. ex Delile, Commelina benghalensis L., Triticum dicoccon (Schrank) Schübl and Pentas spp. (100%) had a higher fidelity level to treat swelling, chirt (skin diseases), weight gain, and bone fractures, respectively. Persea americana Mill. was ranked highest as the most preferable medicinal plant for various purposes by local people, followed by Acacia abyssinica Benth. The principal threatening factors reported were charcoal production (26%), agricultural expansion (15%), and firewood (14%). Out of the plants and their uses documented, 16% of the medicinal plants and 28.6% of the uses were novel. ConclusionsThe present study indicated the existence of indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants to treat human and livestock ailments. Therefore, there should be mentoring for the local people in the study area to conserve their indigenous knowledge and resources.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants Used for Human Health Care in Yem Culture, South Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gideon Woldemariam ◽  
Sebsebe Demissew ◽  
Zemede Asfaw
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Care Systems

Abstract BackgroundIndigenous or traditional herbal medicine has been widely regarded as a resource for strengthening the health care systems among communities of low income countries including Ethiopia. The Yem people in Ethiopia have deep-rooted and ancient traditional knowledge of managing human ailments and health conditions using medicinal plants (mps). On the other hand, mps and the associated indigenous knowledge are under erosion due to human-induced and natural factors. Therefore, documenting the plant biodiversity along with the associated indigenous knowledge is of urgent task for conservation. MethodsThis study was conducted in April, 2013, October, 2016 and July, 2016 with the objective of documenting traditional mps in different land uses that are used for treating human ailments. Ethnobotanical data were collected from 69 informants that were selected by stratified random sampling and purposive sampling. Vegetation data were obtained from 30, 30x30 m quadrats. Ethnobotanical data were analysed using paired ranking, Informant consensus factor and Fidelity Level index. ResultsAbout 213 medicinal plant species that are used for treating 117 human ailments were recorded. ICF calculated depicted a highest ICF value of 0.82 for Gastrointestinal & Visceral organs ailments. Haplocarpha rueppellii, Carduus schimperi and Inula confortiflora each 100%, Maesa lanceolata 80% and Rumex abyssinicus 75%. Vegetation analysis showed three plant communities.ConclusionThe Yem people have rich traditional knowledge of utilising plants side by side with the mainstream biomedical system for maintaining human health care.

scholarly journals Ethnoveterinary survey of medicinal plants used for treatment of animal diseases in Ambo District of Oromia Regional State of Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mulugeta Berhanu ◽  
Tarekegn Tintagu ◽  
Selamawit Fentahun ◽  
Mirutse - Giday
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Sustainable Utilization ◽  
Preparation Methods ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Animal Diseases ◽  
Informant Consensus ◽  
Regional State ◽  
Study District

Abstract Background: Traditional knowledge on the use of medicinal plants is in danger of extinction because of different changes taking place all over the world including Ethiopia and thus there is a need for its immediate documentation for the purpose of conservation, sustainable utilization and development. Thus, an ethnobotanical study was conducted in Ambo District, Oromia Regional State of Ethiopia to document and analyze local knowledge on medicinal plants used for the treatment of animal diseases.Methods: Data were collected between November, 2017 and April, 2018 mainly through semi-interviews conducted with purposively selected informants. Data collected mainly included demographic information of respondents, local names of medicinal plants, plant parts used, preparation methods, mode of applications, diseases treated, and habit and habitat of the reported plants. Based on data obtained through interviews, Informant Consensus Factor (ICF) values were computed.Results: A total of 55 medicinal plants used to manage livestock ailment were reported by informants in the Ambo District. Herbs were commonly used in the preparation of remedies. Leaf was the most frequently utilized plant part accounting for 49.1% of the total reported medicinal plants. The majority (69.0%) of the medicinal plants used in the study District were uncultivated ones mainly harvested from edges of forests and bushlands, roadsides, river banks and grasslands. High ICF values were obtained for ophthalmological (0.82), dermatological (0.79), febrile (0.77) and gastro-intestinal ailments (0.77).Conclusion: The current study shows that there is still rich traditional knowledge on the use of plants to control various animal diseases in study District. However, such claim needs to be scientifically verified with priority given to medicinal plants used in the treatment of ailment categories with high ICF values as such plants are considered to be good candidates for further pharmacological evaluation.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical study of plants used as food and for maternal health care by the Malays communities in Kampar Kiri Hulu, Riau, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratna Susandarini ◽  
Uswatun Khasanah ◽  
Nurma Rosalia
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Maternal Health ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Maternal Health Care ◽  
Food Plants ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Plant Resources ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Limited Access

Abstract. Susandarini R, Khasanah U, Rosalia N. 2021. Ethnobotanical study of plants used as food and for maternal health care by the Malays communities in Kampar Kiri Hulu, Riau, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22: 3111-3120. Studies to reveal the diversity of food plants on communities living in remote areas with limited access to the market are important as an effort in documenting the traditional knowledge. The same applies to the diversity of medicinal plants used in maternal health care for communities that have limited access to public health facilities. The documentation of ethnobotanical knowledge is not only for the purpose of developing the potential of these plants, but also could have an impact on their conservation in nature. This study aims to document the traditional knowledge on the diversity of food plants and medicinal plants used in maternal health care by Malays tribes living within the Bukit Rimbang Bukit Baling Wildlife Reserve, Kampar Kiri Hulu Subdistrict, Kampar District, Riau Province, Indonesia. The research was conducted in three villages by collecting data through interviews and followed by fieldwork to collect plant specimens for identification. Data on food plant diversity data were obtained from 20 informants, while data on the diversity and use of medicinal plants for maternal health care were obtained from 73 informants. The results showed that there were 76 species of food plants from 35 families. These food plants were used as secondary food ingredients, vegetables, fruit and spices with most of these plants were obtained from the yard of the house. Plants used for maternal health care identified from this study were 34 species from 26 families. These plants were used for various purposes during pregnancy, child delivery, postpartum recovery, and infant health care. The diversity of food plants and medicinal plants for maternal health care documented in this study showed the valuable role of plant resources in supporting daily needs and health care of the communities living in the fringe of forest area.

scholarly journals The diversity and ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the southern slope of Mount Merapi, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
MAIZER SAID NAHDI ◽  
ARDYAN PRAMUDYA KURNIAWAN
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Piper Betle ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Southern Slope ◽  
Importance Value

Abstract. Nahdi MS, Kurniawan AP. 2019. The diversity and ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the southern slope of Mount Merapi, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 20: 2279-2287. Medicinal plants have been widely used by local communities in Indonesia due to its effectiveness as medicine and its low cost. In addition, the scientific and technological development of medicinal plants has been developed rapidly. This research aims to conduct inventory of medicinal plants recorded in the ecosystem of the southern slope of Mount Merapi, Yogyakarta and to reveal the local knowledge on their uses and traditional healing method applied. We used a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. The data of local knowledge on medicinal plants and traditional medical practices when using them were collected through in-depth and semi-structured interview with local informants selected through purposive and snowball sampling. The results showed that the abundance of medicinal plant species at the study area was very high during the rainy season, while during the dry season, some of the plant species were found in the yard and open land. A total of 82 species from 40 families were identified as medicinal plants and used by the community through various processing and for various medical treatments. The information was inherited from previous generations through counseling and training. The most favorable way to use medicinal plants was by consuming the leaf directly. Among all identified medicinal plants, betel leaves (Piper betle L) had the highest importance value (43.6%), followed by turmeric (Curcuma longa L) (38.5%), and soursop (Annona muricata L) (33.3%). Kelor (Moringa pterygosperma, Gaertn) had the most significant usage value (0,6), followed by lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Stapf) and ginger (Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb) with the same value (0.3). The medicinal plants had also co-benefits including to encourage communication as well as to building relationship among community members.

scholarly journals Ethnoveterinary Survey of Medicinal Plants Used for Treatment of Animal Diseases in Ambo District of Oromia Regional State of Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Mulugeta Berhanu ◽  
Tarekegn Tintagu ◽  
Selamawit Fentahun ◽  
Mirutse Giday
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Sustainable Utilization ◽  
Preparation Methods ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Animal Diseases ◽  
Informant Consensus ◽  
Regional State ◽  
Study District

Traditional knowledge on the use of medicinal plants is in danger of extinction because of different changes taking place all over the world including Ethiopia, and thus, there is a need for its immediate documentation for the purpose of conservation, sustainable utilization, and development. Thus, an ethnobotanical study was conducted in Ambo District, Oromia Regional State of Ethiopia, to document and analyze local knowledge on medicinal plants used for the treatment of animal diseases. Data were collected between November 2017 and April 2018 mainly through semi-interviews conducted with purposively selected informants. Data collected mainly included demographic information of respondents, local names of medicinal plants, plant parts used, preparation methods, mode of applications, diseases treated, and habit and habitat of the reported plants. Based on data obtained through interviews, informant consensus factor (ICF) values were computed. A total of 55 medicinal plants used to manage livestock ailment were reported by informants in the Ambo District. Herbs were commonly used in the preparation of remedies. Leaf was the most frequently utilized plant part accounting for 49.1% of the total reported medicinal plants. The majority (69.0%) of the medicinal plants used in the study district were uncultivated ones mainly harvested from edges of forests and bushlands, roadsides, riverbanks, and grasslands. High ICF values were obtained for ophthalmological (0.82), dermatological (0.79), febrile (0.77), and gastrointestinal ailments (0.77). The current study shows that there is still rich traditional knowledge on the use of plants to control various animal diseases in the study district. However, such a claim needs to be scientifically verified with priority given to medicinal plants used in the treatment of ailment categories with high ICF values as such plants are considered to be good candidates for further pharmacological evaluation.

Perception on service quality in old age homes: a qualitative study in Karachi, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Samina Vertejee ◽  
Saleema Allana ◽  
Rozina Somani ◽  
Saher Aijaz
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Older People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Community Support ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Entire Study ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Old Age Homes

Abstract Objectives: The growing number of older people due to demographic transition is paving the way for non-governmental organizations and the private sector for mushrooming of old age homes (OAHs). These homes function either free or fee for services, and the services provided at these OAHs determines the quality of life of older people. The aim of the study was to explore the stakeholders’ perception on the quality of services offered to people living in OAHs. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study design was used to explore stakeholders’ perception of elderly living experiences in old age homes. Three OAH were selected through purposive sampling for the study. Data collected from February –March 2015 through the structured interview guide. Participants’ for FGDs were recruited through universal sampling, while purposive sampling was used for KIIs selection. Researcher ensured all ethical considerations for entire study period. Results: Two major themes were drawn including the reasons and experiences of older people living in OAH, secondly the need for caregivers’ academic competencies. Majority of KIIs and FGDs reported common responses under the two themes. Also the elderly experiences varied from living comfortable to being depressed. KIIs and caregivers’ FGD participants’ strongly urged the need for caregivers’ training and institutional accreditation. Conclusion: In conclusion, the older people experiences challenges of living in OAHs, therefore the study findings strongly proposes community support system and credentialing of the caregivers for age appropriate care. Continuous...  

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local communities in Sekerak Subdistrict, Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zidni Ilman Navia ◽  
Adi Bejo Suwardi ◽  
Baihaqi Baihaqi
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Plant Collections

Abstract. Navia ZI, Suwardi AB, Baihaqi. 2021. Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local communities in Sekerak Subdistrict, Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22: 4273-4281. Local communities in Aceh Tamiang have gained a wealth of medicinal knowledge through practice and experience in their long-term battles with the disease. However, because of a lack of written records and rapid economic development, their traditional medicinal knowledge is under threat. This study investigated medicinal plants and related traditional knowledge of local communities in the Sekerak subdistrict, Aceh Taming, Indonesia. Field surveys, plant collections, and interviews with communities were used in this study. The Snowball Sampling technique was used to select 60 informants for the interviews. A total of 46 medicinal plant species belonging to 40 genera and 26 families were used for medicinal purposes by local communities to treat 28 different diseases. The itch, swelling, cough, and nosebleed were the most commonly treated. With a use-value index of 0.98, Tagetes erecta was the most commonly used medicinal plant by local communities. In addition, local communities identified the leaf (50%) as the most widely used plant part and oral administration (65%) as the most common method of administering traditional medicine. Elders have more knowledge of medicinal plants than younger generations, indicating that traditional knowledge is eroding across generations. However, initiatives to promote and conserve medicinal plants must be improved, particularly among the younger generation. This is required to ensure the availability of medicinal plants and the preservation of traditional knowledge in the future.

scholarly journals Phytodiversite Et Pharmacopée Traditionnelle De La Communauté Kaamba De Madingou (Bouenza - Congo)

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 191
Author(s):  
Victor Kimpouni ◽  
Marie-Yvette Lenga-Sacadura ◽  
Josérald Chaîph Mamboueni ◽  
Elie Nsika Mikoko
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Persea Americana ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Traditional Pharmacopoeia ◽  
Phytochemical Studies ◽  
Savannah Zone ◽  
Symptoms And Signs

The ethnobotanical study carried out at Madingou (4°16' S, 13°33' E) focuses on medicinal plants of the savannah zone. The survey used personal interviews and focus groups. Informants consisted of the inhabitants, whose age varies from 18 to 60 years or more. A total of 80 plant species were cited in the traditional pharmacopoeia. These plants are used in 66 recipes for treating 43 different diseases and symptoms, grouped in 11 major affiliations following the disease and symptoms sphere. Infectious and parasitic diseases is the most important group (23.25%), followed by the ill-defined symptoms and signs (13.95%) and the digestive system (11.63%). Five modes of administration were noted. The most preferred being the oral voice (38.75%). Among the 7 types of plant parts cited, leaves (65%) are preponderant. 8 modes of preparation were cited, the decoction (23.75%) being the most common. Of the 80 species listed, Allium sativum, Persea americana, Solanum nigrum, are among the medicinal plants most commonly used in Africa. Of the remaining species, 9 have been the subject of phytochemical studies all over the world. Ethnobotanical data show that a number of taxa, the medicinal properties of which are proved elsewhere, exist in the region and are not exploited, such as Millettia laurentii. Several species inventoried cover more than one aspect of indigenous knowledge, they are referred to as multipurpose plants and therefore the most vulnerable of the anthropic influences.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical Study on Assessment of Indigenous Knowledge on Traditional Plant Medicine Use among People of Wonchi District in Southwest Shewa Zone, Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
pp. 87-97
Author(s):  
Gadisa Melkamu Bulcha ◽  
Kebebush Zepre
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Preference Ranking ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Medicine Use ◽  
Plant Medicine

Incomplete coverage of the modern medical system, shortage of pharmaceuticals, and unaffordable prices of modern drugs, make the majority of Ethiopians still depend on traditional plant medicine. Therefore, this study is aimed to assess the current status of indigenous knowledge of traditional plant medicine used among communities of Won chi District. Method: A total of 198 informants (27 key and 171 general) were selected purposively based on the availability of key informants and vegetation richness of the District. semi-structured interview, observation, and guided field walk with informants were data collection methods. Ethnobotanical scoring and ranking methods like informant consensus, paired-wise comparison, and preference ranking were used to analyze the collected data. The findings were displayed using tables and figures. Result: A total of 93 medicinal plant species were identified. Out of these,50 species (53.76%)were noted to treat only human ailments, 3(2.23%) species were used to treat livestock ailments and the rest 40 (43.01%) were used to treat both. Nearly two-thirds of the study participants have good knowledge about traditional plant medicine use. most medicinal plants were reported by elders (94.62%) than younger age group, traditional medicinal plant healers almost know all (96.77%), regarding religion waqefata (60.21%) know than other religion. More medicinal plants were reported by males (86.02%)than females, while regarding educational status illiterate (61.29%)know and mention more Medicinal plants than literate. Therefore, all stakeholders should work together in changing the current situation in order to sustainably benefit from traditional plant medicine.

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