Documentation Of Medicinal Plants Research Articles

Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal plants used for Traditional Diarrhea Treatment in North-East Algeria

The objective of this study is to aid in the identification and documentation of medicinal plants that are utilized in traditional local pharmacopeia for the treatment of diarrhea in four provinces located in the northeast region of Algeria. The ethnobotanical survey was conducted during 2019-2020. All users of medicinal plants in those regions were interviewed using a guide questionnaire. Stratified sampling was used to collect information on medicinal plants. Furthermore, the study established the relative importance of the species and estimated the informant consensus factor (ICF) for the medicinal plants included in research. The study has found a total of 52 species that are commonly employed in the treatment of diarrhea in four specific provinces of Algeria. These species are categorized into 26 families and 22 genera. The most frequently quoted plants (over 10 quotations) were Artemisia herba alba Asso. (52 quotations) with the highest (FC = 43.33%); Punica granatum L. (50 quotations, FC = 41.67%); Origanum vulgaire L. (32 quotations, FC = 26.67%); Juniperus phoenicea L. (29 quotations, FC = 24.17%), and Ceratonia siliqua L. (19 quotations, FC = 15.83%). The most common plant families were Lamiaceae and Rosaceae (10 and 6 plants, respectively). Species morphological type analyses show that herbs were most represented (46.16%). For different organs used, leaves and fruits were the most used (27.15% and 26.35%, respectively). Although the infusion (55.81%) constituted the prevailing approach to drug preparation, the results showed that many kinds of plants can be used to treat diarrhea in Algeria. The study has enhanced the collection of medicinal plants with anti-diarrheal properties and has contributed to the advancement of knowledge in traditional medicine while also preserving local indigenous knowledge.

“MEDICINAL PLANTS TRADITIONALLY USED BY INDIGENOUS PEOPLE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN AILMENTS IN AND AROUND ‘’POLO FOREST’’–VIJAYNAGAR DISTRICT”

This paper reports an ethnobotanical study that focused on the traditional medicinal plants used by local communities to treat various human diseases. The study focused on documentation of medicinal plants used to treat various human diseases in the study area. Ethnobotanical data were collected using surveys, interviews, field walks, and observations with local peoples. A total of 67 medicinal plants, were collected and identified. Crushing was a widely used mode of preparation of traditional remedies where oral administration was the dominant route. Local people in the study area possess a rich traditional knowledge on medicinal plants used to treat various human ailments. However, agricultural expansion and lack of interest by the young generation became a major threat to the medicinal plant diversity and the retention of the knowledge. It is, therefore, necessary to preserve this indigenous knowledge on traditional medicines by proper documentation, identification of plant species used, and the mode of preparation. To save medicinal plants from becoming rare in the area, cultivation of the medicinal plants by local communities is suggested.

Documentation of medicinal plants in niramkaithakotta hills, kerala

The present study has been carried out in Niramkaitha kotta Hills, Vallikkunnu, Malappuram District, Kerala, India to document the current floristic composition, conservation status of the study area and medicinal properties of plants .An extensive and intensive floristic survey were undertaken during December 2020 - Feb 2021 in Niramkaitha kotta hills. The area was surveyed at every visit and periodical collection of plants made from each locality. Taxonomically a total number of 91 medicinal plant species of Angiosperms distributed belonging to 45 families and 4 species of pteridophytes has been recorded from the study area of Niramkaitha kotta Hills and listed in the. Out of this 91 species 87 families belongs to Dicotyledons and 4families belongs to Monocotyledons and four species were Pteridophytes. In the life form category of the enumerated plants the majority of the species were herbs (46 species) followed by shrubs (26 species), climber (9 species) and tree (10species). Tridax procumbens L. was the most abundant species when compared to other species in the study area. In the present study out of 91 species recorded two species namely Gloriosa superba L. and Pterocarpus santalina L. f are endangered, 24 species are least concern.

Quantitative ethnobotanical appraisal of medicinal plants used by indigenous communities of District Malakand, Pakistan

Background: Medicinal plants are the only possible solution to facilitate and treat different complications of human beings. The local residents of District Malakand are dependent on medicinal plants for their primary healthcare. The aim of this study was to document medicinal plants and associated traditional knowledge of District Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Methods: The area was frequently visited from March to August in 2018-2019, during the peak flowering season for the collection of specimens and semi-structured interviews on the uses of medicinal plants. A total of 150 participants selected randomly and the demographic information (age, gender) and status of conservation was aggregated using a semi-structured questionnaire collected from each site. Informants were interviewed in their local language (Pashto). Results: A total of 62 ethno-medicinal plant species belonging to 37 families were recorded. A considerable proportion of the ethno-medicinal plant species were used for gastro-intestinal disorders. Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) ranged from 0.48 to 0.3. The highest RFC value was registered for Jasminum officinale 0.48. Similarly, the UV (Use Value) range from 0.92 to 0.35, with highest values for Citrus medica (0.92), Lagenaria siceraria (0.55), and Lycopersicum esculentum (0.5). Older participants from 55-70 years of age showed higher knowledge about plants, followed by the age group 45–55. Conclusion: In the present study, some plants were of key importance i.e., Citrus medica, Lagenaria siceraria, Lycopersicum esculentum, Lactuca sativa and Brassica rapa. This documentation of medicinal plants and their uses shows the rich tradition in ethno-medicinal knowledge of the District Malakand, Pakistan. Keywords: Indigenous community, Quantitative ethnobotany, medicinal plants, Malakand, Pakistan

Documentation of medicinal plants used by local people of Peruvannamuzhi Kozhikkode, Kerala.

The knowledge of medicinal plants is one of the greatest treasure that have been transferred from generation to generation through oral mode. The art of healing with medicinal plants is a part of Indian culture from time immemorial. A wide range of plant and plant products have been used effectively in treating various diseases. The present study undertaken documented forty five medicinal plants belonging to twenty seven families used by people of Peruvannamuzhi and adjacent villages of Kozhikode, Kerala. The field surveys and questioners carried out revealed that both herbal knowledge and plant wealth are at the brink of extinction. Key Words : medicinal plants, survey, Peruvannamuzhi, Kozhikkode

Documentation of medicinal plants used by the traditional healers, mayannur forest, thrissur district, kerala, india

The study was carried out to document the medicinal plants used by the traditional healers in Mayannur Forest, Thrissur District, Kerala, India. In the present study, 107 plant species belonging to 46 families were documented in the Mayannur forest, Kerala. The informants of an age group ranging from 50-80 were selected for collecting data of the plants in the forest. The medicinal plants such as herbs (36%), shrub (19%), trees (27%)  and climbers (18%) were mainly used by traditional healers for the treatment of fever, wound healing, skin diseases and menstrual problems. Saraca asoca was mainly in the traditional medicines to cure diseases and for treating menstrual problems. Medicinal plants used by the traditional healers were documented along with their scientific name, common name and medicinal uses. The present study shows that, the plant material mainly used was leaves for the treatment of diseases. Among the 107 plant species Rare Endangered Threatened (RET) plant species were also documented. Documentation of knowledge and conservation of the endangered plants helped for the sustainable development.

Ethnobotanical Studies of Medicinal Plants Used in Managing Diabetes mellitus in Rejang Lebong Districts, Bengkulu - Indonesia

Diabetes mellitus is becoming a major cause of concern throughout the world. Many people, especially in rural communities, use medicinal plants to treat the disease and its complications. This study aimed to document the medicinal plant species used to manage diabetes mellitus and traditional knowledge of local communities in Curup Tengah, Rejang Lebong district, Bengkulu, Indonesia. This study was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire targeting 32 diabetic patients, and 2 traditional healers. Twenty women (58.8%) and 14 men used medicinal plants to manage the disease. Furthermore, 44 plant species belonging to 34 botanical families were found. The Fabaceae family (9.1%) contributes the highest number of medicinal plant (4 species) followed by Zingiberaceae (3 species) and Asteraceae (2 species). Leaves (38.63%), fruit (18.18%), and seeds (13.36%) were the predominant parts used to prepare the medicine through the extraction method. Documentation of medicinal plants used to treat diabetes as a foundation for subsequent scientific research, with a focus on plants with a high level of informant consensus. Plants with low UV levels, on the other hand, need bioactive screening to confirm their use for the condition. This could be interpreted as a sign of potential plants for the discovery of novel medications. Smallanthus sonchifolius and Anredera cordifolia are reported for the first time as being used in the traditional treatment of diabetes in this study.

First insight on ethnobotanical appraisal of plants used traditionally as medicine by Berber community (Amazigh-speaking), living in Driouch province (North-eastern Morocco)

Background: Most ethnobotanical studies carried out in different regions of Morocco revolved around documentation of medicinal plants and their medical uses. However, little is known about ethnobotanical knowledge coupled to Berber community living in “Driouch province” (Northeastern region of Morocco). This study aimed to identify and document medicinal plants used traditionally by local people to manage health problems while investigating and comparing ethnobotanical patterns obtained in this region with other findings reported elsewhere. Methods: Ethnobotanical surveys were carried out between January 2017 and August 2019 in several regions within Driouch province. Ethnobotanical data were collected using standard methods and with prior informed consent. Quantitative analyses were performed by using some indexes and formulas, including Use Value (UV), Family Use Value (FUV), Informant Consensus Factor (ICF) and Jaccard Index (JI). Results: A total of 997 local inhabitants (415 male and 582 female) were interviewed. The plants listed (158) were reflected by a high number of families (60) and genera (137). Regarding the number of species/Family, Lamiaceae was the leading family with 15 species. Among diseases treated, respiratory diseases were ranked first with a rate of 26.46%. The high ICF (0.97) was calculated for respiratory diseases and the most important medicinal plant recorded were Origanum compactum Benth with UV=0.55. Conclusions: The present study revealed that the people living in Driouch province holds significant knowledge about medicinal plant resources. Despite the development of medical technology, local people still rely on using these herbs for healthcare. Keywords: Ethnobotanical, Medicinal plants, Driouch province, Morocco.

Therapeutic potentials and pharmacological properties of Talinum triangulare (Jacq.) Willd. in the treatment and management of diabetes mellitus and other conditions

There is a growing interest in the use of medicinal plants. Previously, the assumption was that the use of medicinal plants is peculiar to developing and poor nations. However, due to advances in technology, innovative and scientific research on medicinal plants, the trend has changed. The number of people using medicinal plants for various reasons has increased significantly in developed countries. Research studies have shown that several plants display antioxidant, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anticancer and antiulcer activities and that these plants and their bioactive molecules play important role in retarding the progression of acute and chronic disease conditions such as bacterial infections, diabetes, hypertension and cancer. These and other factors have stimulated interest in documenting and investigating medicinal plants for their nutritional and therapeutic benefits. In addition, vegetables such as Talinum triangulare (Jacq.) Willd. are cheap and affordable sources of protein, vital amino acids, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates. Used as supplements, vegetables provide tangible and correct proportions of nutrients and therapeutic ingredients. As part of the documentation of medicinal plants in Africa and contributing to the pool of knowledge in the field, this review examines the various potentials of T. triangulare. It is envisaged that it would stimulate further interest and research in the plant and medicinal plants in general.

Documentation of medicinal plants used by Aneuk Jamee tribe in Kota Bahagia Sub-district, South Aceh, Indonesia

Abstract. Suwardi AB, Mardudi, Navia ZI, Baihaqi, Muntaha. 2021. Documentation of medicinal plants used by Aneuk Jamee tribe in Kota Bahagia sub-district, South Aceh, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 21: 6-15. Aneuk Jamee is one of the ethnic communities living along the western-south coast of Aceh. Various plants are used by the Aneuk Jamee tribe as a traditional medicine in treating diseases and disorders. The aim of this study was therefore to document the medicinal plants used by the Aneuk Jamee tribe in the Kota Bahagia sub-district, South Aceh, Indonesia. This study was conducted in three villages, namely Jombo Keupok, Seuneubok Kuranji, and Alur Dua Mas, Kota Bahagia subdistrict, South Aceh District, Aceh Province. This study was based on field surveys, plant collection, and interviews with the local people. Interviews were performed with 60 informants selected by using the Snowball Sampling technique. A total of 96 medicinal plant species, consisting of 50 families, have been documented to be used by the Aneuk Jamee tribe in the Kota Bahagia subdistrict. Fifty-nine (61%) species are cultivated and 37 (39%) species are wild. Leaves are the most widely used plant part (28%), followed by the fruit (19%), flower and tuber (6% each), seed (3%), and sap (2%) and the main mode of preparations are decoction (60%), followed by raw consumption (14%), smeared (10%), pounded (7%), dropped (6%), and affixed and squeezed (1% each). The high informant consensus factor (ICF=0.98) was assigned to the diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism category.

Potential of ethnobotanical medicinal plants used by Malayali tribes in Yercaud hills, Eastern ghats of Tamil Nadu, India

Ethnobotanical knowledge plays an important role in therapeutic beneficial by traditional people of the Yercaud hills, Eastern ghats of the State Tamil Nadu. This current study focused on documentation of medicinal plants used to treat several ailments. Enlightenment of medicinal plants data was gathered from the Malayali tribes, using an integrated approach like botanical collections, group discussion and interviews with questionnaires in the year 2018 – 2019. During the survey a total number of 40 ethnomedicinal plant species belonging to 38 genera and 25 families were documented. Traditional names of the plants by traditional healers and local community members were prepared as a checklist.  The checklist of medicinal plants used by Malayali tribes are listed with botanical name, vernacular name, family, parts used, mode of preparation, mode of admiration and medicinal uses. We observed that the documented ethnomedicinal plants were commonly used to treating snakebite, earache, chest pain, body pain, lumbago, eczema, haemorrhoids, jaundice, dog bite, sprain, beetle bite, epididymitis, bone fracture, arthritis and painful menstruation. The results of this study showed that the tribal people still depended on medicinal plants in Yercaud Hills for treating various diseases. This would be a baseline data of medicinal plants for future research and potential development of novel drugs.

Ethnobotanical Study of Magar Ethnic Community of Palpa District of Nepal

Background: This study was aimed to document the important medicinal plants and their herbal preparation method. The investigation and documentation of medicinal plants and their associated indigenous knowledge are crucial to raise the socio-economic status of the indigenous Magar ethnic community, and for the conservation of biological resources. Methods: Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) that involved direct interaction with local people and observations was used to collect data. Informant Consensus Factor (Fic) and Relative Frequency Citation (RFCs) were applied to explore the cultural importance of ethnomedicinal plants. Results: Forty medicinal plants, out of 58 ethnobotanically useful plant species were reported. Fic value was found to be high (1) for treatment of maternal ailment, followed by eye irritation (0.95), rheumatism and urinary ailments (0.92). Similarly, cancer (0.90), skin diseases (0.87), asthma (0.83), nervous system disorders (0.73), fever (0.67), gastrointestinal (0.53), and least value was recorded for respiratory problems (0.48). Based on the RFCs values, the most important ethnomedicinal species were Cissampelos pariera (0.86), Centella asiatica (0.78), Bergenia ciliata (0.54), Delphinium vestitum (0.48), Clematis buchananiana (0.44), Oxalis corniculata (0.42), Cassia fistula (0.32), Cuscuta reflexa and Asparagus racemosus (0.26), Corchorus aestuans (0.24), and Nicotiana tabacum (0.22). Conclusions: Further research on high valued plants for investigation of particular chemical components and their commercialization into national level is recommended. Results on such aspects would help local communities to conserve and disseminate their ethnomedicinal knowledge, and also to transfer their unique healthcare practices to young generations. Keywords: Indigenous knowledge, Magar ethnic community, Medicinal practices, Palpa District

Documentation of Medicinal Plants from B.P.S. Educational Institution of Pharmacy Campus, Etah Dist. Uttar Pradesh, India

Documentation of Medicinal Plants from B.P.S. Educational Institution of Pharmacy Campus, Etah Dist. Uttar Pradesh, India

Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plants used by Mulam people in Guangxi, China

BackgroundThe Mulam are an ethnic group native to Guangxi, and nearly 80% of the Mulam population lives in Luocheng Mulam Autonomous County, northern Guangxi, southern China. They have accumulated rich medicinal folk knowledge through practice and experience in their long-term struggles with disease and the harsh natural environment. However, their traditional medicinal knowledge is threatened due to a lack of written records, conservative inheritance patterns, and rapid economic development. Therefore, the investigation and documentation of medicinal plants and their associated indigenous wisdom are necessary.MethodEthnobotanical data were collected from 12 villages and five communities in Luocheng County from January 2013 to April 2017. A total of 128 informants were interviewed through semistructured interviews, field observations, group discussions, and guided field walks. Quantitative indices such as use categories, preference ranking exercises, the informant consensus factor (ICF), and the fidelity level (FL) were used to evaluate the importance of medicinal plant species. Additionally, group discussions were conducted about the conservation of and threats to medicinal plants and traditional knowledge.ResultsA total of 456 medicinal plant species from 350 genera and 132 families were recorded and documented in our ethnobotanical investigation. Most of them (335 species, 73.47%) were obtained from wild habitats. Most of the documented species (246) were herbaceous (54%), followed by shrubs, with 76 species (17%), lianas, with 75 species (16%), and trees, with 59 species (13%). The most common method of administration was oral administration, which was used for 390 species (62.70%). The most common method of preparation was decoction (316 species, 54.11%). The plants were used to treat 312 human diseases in 12 disease categories, and most of the categories had a high ICF value. The highest ICF value was recorded for gynecological ailments (0.92), followed by nervous and psychosomatic problems (0.90) and digestive system diseases (0.89). Traditional medicinal knowledge and medicinal plants are under threat due to conservative inheritance processes and anthropogenic pressures for various reasons.ConclusionA rich diversity of medicinal plants is distributed in the Mulam area, and these plants play an important role in healthcare among the Mulam people. Mulam people are skilled in using the plants in their surroundings to treat diseases in their daily lives. However, their traditional medicinal knowledge and medicinal plants are greatly threatened by rapid economic development for various reasons. Thus, policies and practices for the conservation of medicinal plants and the associated traditional knowledge are necessary.

Ethnomedicinal uses of plants by Santal tribe of Alipurduar district, West Bengal, India

Objectives: To document the traditional knowledge on medicinal plants used by the Santal tribe residing at seven different villages in Alipurduar district of West Bengal, India to treat common human ailments. Methods: The field survey was conducted during July 2018 to January 2020 using guided fieldwalk method. Santal traditional medicinal practitioners (locally called Kabiraj) and local knowledgeable Santal men and women were interviewed with the help of pretested semi-structured questionnaries to record their knowledge on ethnomedicinal uses of local vegetation in their surroundings. The questionnaire covered aspects like local name, scientific name, family, used parts, ethnomedicinal uses, among others. Plants were collected mostly during the flowering stage and routine method of herbarium techniques was followed and the collected plants were identified using relevant sources. Findings: Altogether 73 medicinal plants of 45 families were recorded to be used to treat 38 types of diseases ranging from very common physical problems to complex diseases. Fabaceae represents the highest number (5 species) of medicinal plants. Herbs (39.73%) and trees (38.36%) represents the dominant life-forms and mostly the plants were collected from the natural habitat (56.16%). For the preparation of medicine, leaves were found to be most frequently used (47.50%) plant part than the others. In general, ethnomedicines were prepared from the fresh plant materials and were administered orally (66.25%) or topically (33.75%). Applications: Documentation of medicinal plants used by the Santals in the treatment of various diseases could further be utilised to develop new drugs and pharmaceutical products. However, to achieve sustainable development, conservation, cultivation and proper utilisation of medicinal plants should be monitored scientifically. Novelty: Utilization of medicinal plants by the Santal tribe has been documented for the first time from Alipurduar district and has enriched the existing database of medicinal plants. Keywords: Ethnomedicine; medicinal plants; Santal; traditional knowledge; Alipurduar; West Bengal

Documentation of Medicinal Plants Used For Managing Cancer in Three Selected Local Government Areas of Ekiti State, Southwestern Nigeria

Documentation of Medicinal Plants Used For Managing Cancer in Three Selected Local Government Areas of Ekiti State, Southwestern Nigeria

Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used as remedy for female infertility and menstrual disorder in southwestern Nigeria

Background: In Sub-Saharan Africa, more than 30% of premenopausal women are affected with secondary infertility. Nigerian (Yoruba) women show a higher tendency towards exaggerated ovarian (PCOS) response to stimulation for assisted conception associated with a higher prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.Objective: Identify and document medicinal plants traditionally used to treat female infertility and menstrual disorders among Yoruba ethnic group.Materials and Methods: Data on medicinal plants traditionally used to manage menstrual disorders and female infertility were collected through interviews and Focus group discussions (FGDs).Results: Twenty nine plant species belonging to 20 families were mentioned for management of infertility and menstrual disorder. Plant families mostly used were Euphorbiaceae (20%), Cucurbitaceae (15%), Bignoniaceae (10%), Apocynaceae (10%), Arecaceae (10%) and Solanaceae (10%).Conclusion: This study provides documentation of medicinal plants used in the management and treatment of infertility and menstrual disorder in Southwestern Nigeria.Keywords: Female infertility, Menstrual disorder, Medicinal plants, Bioactive constituents

Documentation of Major Medicinal Plants in Sandure of Karnataka, India

Documentation of Medicinal plants is the only way to preserve the fundamental knowledge of the plant resources for future endower. The present survey is designed to study the Medicinal plants in Swamymalai block of Yeshwantha nagar beat, Sandur, Karnataka, India. This study resulted in the documentation of 50 ethnomedicinal plants. The 50 plant species are belongs to 26 families of 46 genera. The documented families in the study area are Acanthaceae, Aloaceae, Amaranthaceae, Annonaceae, Apocyanaceae, Arecaceae, Asteraceae, Caricaceae, Combretaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Fabaceae, Lamiaceae Malvaceae, Menispermaceae, Moraceae, Moringaceae, Myrtaceae, Phyllanthaceae, Poaceae, Rhamnaceae, Rutaceae, Santalaceae, Solanaceae, Verbenaceae, Vitaceae, Zingiberaceae. The survey shows that, Fabaceae is the dominant family with 12 species. The survey also reviles that, the trees are dominant ones followed by the shrubs and Herbs. Majority of the documented plants are used against several diseases, either alone or in combination with other plants.

Ethnopharmacological documentation of medicinal plants used in the traditional treatment of diabetes in Tar faya province (Morocco)

Moroccan people have a rich tradition of phytotherapy. Studies have been carried in different areas in order to describe local pharmacopoeia. However, very little information is available on the traditional medicine of Tarfaya province. An ethnobotanical survey was conducted to document medicinal plants used for diabetes treatment by the inhabitants of this province. A 150 respondents were interviewed through semi-structured surveys. A total of 68 medical plants belonging to 35 families were identif ied in the region. The most encountered medicinal plant families were Lamiaceae, Fabaceae and Apiaceae. Citrullus colocynthis, Ajuga iva, Allium sativum, Foeniculum vulgare, Ammodaucus leucotrichus and Searsia tripartita were reported as major medicinal plants to treat diabetes in Morocco. The present ethnobotanical study will extend the list of plants already mentioned in use for diabetes treatment in Morocco. However, further studies on their conservation strategies, phytochemical characterization and pharmacological validations are required to serve as a source for alternative therapeutic treatments.

An Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants Used in Papantla, Veracruz, Mexico.

An ethnobotanical study was performed to collect information on the use of medicinal plants in Papantla, Veracruz, Mexico. The area has a high number of endemic species, and the social importance of the medicinal plants in the community is essential for public health and the conservation of traditional knowledge. This study identified the medicinal plants currently used, registered traditional knowledge, and documented the patterns of ailments treated in the indigenous communities of Totonacas. A total of 101 medicinal plants belonging to 51 families were described by 85 local informants. Asteraceae was the family with the highest number of plant species identified by these informants. Plant parts are used to treat several ailments, including venomous bites, gastro-intestinal disorders, infectious diseases and other disorders. Informants reported that the most common plant part used was the leaf tissue (55%), and they also took the herbal remedies orally (72%), and decoctions (38%) as well as infusions (29%) were the forms used to prepare these natural remedies. This study provides documentation of medicinal plants used in the Veracruz area of Mexico. Mexican people are still dependent upon medicinal plants, and in order to avoid their loss, certain measures of conservation for medicinal plants are needed.