Contributions to the phytotherapies of digestive disorders: Traditional knowledge and cultural drivers of Manoor Valley, Northern Pakistan

Rahman, Inayat Ur; Ijaz, Farhana; Afzal, Aftab; Ali, Niaz; Khan, Shujaul Mulk

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2016.06.049

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“…Medicinal species with high RFC should be further evaluated for phytochemically and pharmaceutically important substances, which could potentially lead to identifying active constituents for drug discovery [59,60].…”

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Exploring Alternative Use of Medicinal Plants for Sustainable Weed Management

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This paper presents the first application of ethnobotanical studies to screen for allelopathic species among medicinal plants for sustainable weed management. This study assesses the possible relationship between ethnobotanical indices and allelopathy of medicinal plants. Ethnobotanical data were collected in 2016 by using semi-structured interviews with 140 informants in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality, Ghana. Data were analysed using statistical tool and ethnobotanical indices including use value (UV), Fidelity Level (FL), Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC). The Sandwich and Dish pack methods were respectively used to evaluate allelopathy through leachates and volatiles of collected samples. Ninety-five species belonging to 43 families are reported in this study, with leaves (52%) cited the most utilised plant part. Cleistopholis patens (UV = 0.54; FL = 90.7%; RFC = 0.37) and Ocimum gratissimum (UV = 0.37; FL = 38.4%; RFC = 0.35) were among the most cited species. Thirty-two species showed inhibition (≥49.3%) by leachates, while twenty-four species were found with potential volatile inhibitory compounds against lettuce radicle growth. There was a significant positive correlation (Pearson) between the UV and RFC of medicinal plants and allelopathy by leaf leachates (r = 0.639 **; p = 0.01 and r = 0.653 **; p = 0.01 respectively). This systematic documentation of medicinal plants in Ejisu-Juaben Municipality shows medicinal plants with ethnomedicinal values and potential allelopathy that can be utilised in sustainable weed control.

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“…Ecologists and conservation practitioners often neglect small forested regions in part due to a lack of clear denotation of habitat types. By identifying indicators for a representative zone (Khan et al, 2016b) and the finding presented here should facilitate the recognition and conservation of these valuable plant association types. Forest and habitat types identified here will also help all the stakeholders to understand the relative conservation value of different sites and plant biodiversity.…”

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“…The TsFD is located in the Galis forests division, Abbottabad, between 3329° to 3421° N latitude and 7255° to 7329° E longitude over an area of 24,987 ha, of which 2484 ha is Reserve Forests and 947 ha is Guzara Forests (Khan et al, 2016b). The elevation range of the mountains reaches above 2600 m above sea level (m asl) at the highest point, of which Thandi is the Thandiani top, having an elevation of 2626 m asl (Figure 1).…”

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“…Plant specimens were also collected and taken to the herbarium, Department of Botany, Hazara University, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Figure 1. Map of the study area showing geographical distribution of different plant associations/communities and habitat types in the study area (Khan et al, 2016b).…”

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“…Forest development and dynamics are long-lasting processes that continue through seed dispersal mechanisms, environmental influences, and anthropogenic ups and downs. The relationships between vegetation and environment in Thandiani subforests division (TsFD) were strong like many other adjoining areas and researchers have analysed different aspects of vegetation structure, dynamics, and classification in different parts of Pakistan (Saima et al, 2009;Ahmad et al, 2016;Khan et al, 2016bKhan et al, , 2016cRahman et al, 2016a). This broad vegetation survey on TsFD connects field studies with the mechanisms of remote sensing for better description of landscape dynamics using robust techniques (Fagan et al, 2004;Lawrence, 2005).…”

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Ecological gradient analyses of plant associations in the Thandiani forestsof the Western Himalayas, Pakistan

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In the summers of 2012 and 2013, vegetation of Thandiani in the Western Himalayas of Pakistan was surveyed and quantified. We took evidence from relationships between 252 species and 11 measured environmental factors as well as changes in the associations' structure among 50 analysed stations with 1500 m 2 plots. We analysed how the plant associations differ and develop under the influence of their respective ecological gradients. Preliminary results showed that the family Pinaceae was the most abundant family with a family importance value (FIV) of 1892.4, followed by Rosaceae with FIV = 1478.2. Rosaceae, represented by 20 species, was the most dominant family, followed by Asteraceae and Ranunculaceae with 14 and 12 species each, respectively. Analyses via CANOCO software version 4.5 and GEO database demonstrated strong correlations among species distributions and environmental variables, i.e. elevation, topography, and edaphic factors. Our findings show an increase in species diversity and richness from lower elevation (1290 m at sea level (m asl) to higher elevation (2626 m asl). It is evident that aspect, elevation, and soil factors were the decisive variables affecting qualitative and quantitative attributes of vegetation in the study area. The P value ≤ 0.002 confirms a significant impact of abiotic factors that bring variation in vegetation. A 3D view of the study area was generated in ArcScene showing all the five plant associations. Graphs of scatter plot, point profile, and 3D line profile were added to the layout of plant association maps. The habitats of the five association types overlapped broadly but still retained their specific individuality. The execution of GIS framework gave spatial modelling, which ultimately helped in the recognition of indicator species of specific habitat or association type. These findings could further be utilised in devising the forest policy and conservation management. This study also opens new doors of research in the field of biogeography, systematics, and wildlife.

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Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological updates on Peppermint (Mentha × piperita L.)—A review

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Peppermint (Mentha × piperita L) is a perennial, glabrous and strongly scented herb belongs to the family Lamiaceae. It is cultivated in a temperate region of Europe, Asia, United States, India and Mediterranean countries due to their commercial value and distinct aroma. In addition to traditional food flavouring uses, M. × piperita is well recognized for their traditional use to treat fever, cold, digestive, anti‐viral, anti‐fungal and oral mucosa and throat inflammation. The scientific studies provide awareness on the use of M. × piperita for biological effects such as anti‐oxidant, anti‐microbial, anti‐viral, anti‐inflammatory, biopesticidal, larvicidal, anticancer, radioprotective effect, genotoxicity and anti‐diabetic activity have been ascribed. A wide spectrum of bioactive phytochemicals such as flavonoids, phenolics lignans and stilbenes and essential oils are expected to be responsible for the aroma effects. In this sense, this present review provides an extensive overview of the traditional medicinal, phytochemical and multiple biological activities of this “Peppermint.”

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Contributions to the phytotherapies of digestive disorders: Traditional knowledge and cultural drivers of Manoor Valley, Northern Pakistan

Cited by 56 publications

References 122 publications

Exploring Alternative Use of Medicinal Plants for Sustainable Weed Management

Exploring Alternative Use of Medicinal Plants for Sustainable Weed Management

Ecological gradient analyses of plant associations in the Thandiani forestsof the Western Himalayas, Pakistan

Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological updates on Peppermint (Mentha × piperita L.)—A review

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