Ethno-Veterinary Medicinal Uses of Some Plant Species by the Gujar Tribe of the Kashmir Himalaya

Khuroo, Anzar A.; Malik, Akhtar H.; Dar, Aashaq; Dar, G. H.; Khan, Zaheer-Ud-Din

doi:10.3923/ajps.2007.148.152

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“…Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) and Use Value (UV) shows that the highest RFC was found for Saussurea lappa , Rumex acetosa and Rumex nepalensis while the lowest relative frequency of citation was recorded for Rhodiola pinnatifida , Taraxacum laevigatum and Helianthus annuus . Similarly, the highest UV was recorded for Saussurea lappa , Rumex acetosa , and Thymus linearis and lowest use value recorded was in Rhodiola pinnatifida and Taraxacum laevigatum ( Table 3 ) [ 36 , 55 – 57 ]. These overexploited species are most prime candidate for conservation in the region demanding immediate attention [ 55 ].…”

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Ethno-veterinary practice for the treatment of animal diseases in Neelum Valley, Kashmir Himalaya, Pakistan

2021

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Plant species are not only used as fodder or forage but also contribute substantially in the treatment of various health disorders, particularly in livestock. This study is the first quantitative ethnobotanical effort on ethnoveterinary uses of medicinal plants conducted in the Upper Neelum Valley of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan. Information pertaining to cure different ailments of animals were collected from 126 informants through semi-structured interviews, group discussion and field walks. In order to identify the plant species used and their preferred habitats, elderly and experienced members of the tribes, locally known ’Budhair’ (aged), were interviewed and sometimes accompanied in the field. The data was further analyzed through ethnobotanical indices. In all, 39 plant species, belonging to 31 genera and 21 families were documented which were used by the indigenous communities of Kashmir Himalaya for curing 21 different diseases of 7 different types of livestock. The highest number of ethno-medicinal plants were contributed by the Polygonaceae family, followed by Crassulaceae, Asteraceae and other families. Roots were the most used part of the plant for preparing ethnoveterinary medicines, followed by the aerial parts. The highest frequency of citation (41) and relative frequency of citation (7.32) was recorded for Saussurea lappa, followed by Rumex acetosa (37/6.61), Rumex nepalensis (36/6.43), Thymus linearis (28/5.0) and Angelica cyclocarpa (28/5.0). The highest use value was recorded for Saussurea lappa (0.33), followed by Rumex acetosa (0.29), Rumex nepalensis (0.29), Thymus linearis and Angelica cyclocarpa (0.22 each). The current study has made an important contribution towards the preservation of indigenous plants-based knowledge from extinction. The phytochemical and pharmacological investigations of the plants with high use value can be a potential source of novel drugs to treat health problems of animals and humans.

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Ethno-veterinary practice for the treatment of animal diseases in Neelum Valley, Kashmir Himalaya, Pakistan

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“…The present study reported using roots powder Rumex nepalensis combined with buttermilk to treat general weakness and cough in cattle (Table 2). Besides, the Gujjar tribe in Kashmir Himalaya prepared semi-solid balls from the roots of R. nepalensis by boiling the root powder in milk along with salt and give it to the newly born calf to protect them from juvenile infections [18]. In Cows, buffalos, sheep, and goats, the mixture of roots of R. nepalensis and Piper nigrum has been reported to treat fever, tympany, and bloat [44].…”

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“…The roots of the Geranium wallichianum are directly given to animals to cure pyrexia and galactagogue. Previous studies in J&K reported the use of crushed fresh roots against weakness, in ammation of hooves, warts, and abscissions in cows [18,45], while bone fracture and broken horns are reported to be treated by the traditional healers using this plant in Uttarakhand [59,47]. The dried root powder of Girardinia diversifolia is given along with milk to cattle to cure retention of the placenta, while the leaf paste is applied externally to treat wounds.…”

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“…The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) is part of the Indian Himalayan region lying in the lap of Western Himalayas and its indigenous tribal communities rely heavily on traditional phytotherapies and traditional healers [15]. Literature reveals various workers have documented the traditional ethnoveterinary knowledge from J&K [15][16][17][18][19][20]4].Screening of literature suggested studies on the ethnoveterinary uses of plant species lack in the district Poonch (J&K). Given this, an attempt has been made to document and describe various cattle diseases and their remedies practiced by Gujjar and Bakarwal communities of district Poonch.…”

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Exploring Traditional Veterinary Practices from Gujjar and Bakarwal Tribes of District Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir: A Boon for Animals from Our Ancestors

Dutta

Singh

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Background: Gujjar and Bakarwal tribal communities are a treasure trove of traditional veterinary knowledge as they have been using plants to keep their livestock healthy and free from diseases. However, this knowledge is getting diminished day by day due to several factors. The present study was aimed to survey and document the medicinal plants used traditionally by the tribal communities of Gujjar and Bakarwal in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), India to treat various livestock ailments.Methods: A systematic and extensive ethnobotanical survey was conducted in 12 villages of district Poonch between July 2018-March 2020. Data was gathered from the tribals using semi-structured questionnaires and analysed quantitatively using use-value(UV), relative frequency of citation (RFC), informant consensus factor (ICF) and fidelity level (FL).Results: A total of 31 medicinal plant species belonging to 24 families of 30 genera with herbs as the dominantly used plant species (70.97%). The most commonly used plant part in the herbal preparations was root (35.14%) and leaf (32.43%) with oral administration as the mode. Consensus methodology has been used as a statistical tool to identify the most potentially effective medicinal plant species. Use-value and Relative frequency of citation were reported to be in the range of 0.03-0.72 and 0.03-0.48 respectively. Based on values, Rumex nepalensis was found to be the most important and dominant species used by the tribes. The reported Informant consensus factor value was found to be very high (0.81-1.00) thereby establishing more authenticity of the study. Maximum number of plant species (10 spp.) were used to treat the gynaecological/ andrological problems.Conclusion: In the present study, novel ethnoveterinary use for seven plant species viz., Aconitum violaceum, Arisaema jacquemontii, Bistorta amplexicaulis, Clematis grata, Ranunculus bulbosus, Ulmus villosa and Viburnum grandiflorum were recorded. The reported information can be used to standardize active principles which can further lead to the development of more efficient veterinary medicines.

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“…Tribal people are ecosystem people who live in harmony with nature and maintain close link between man and environment (Das et al, 2009). Kashmir Himalaya, perched at the North-Western tip of the Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot, supports a rich and spectacular biodiversity of great scientific curiosity and promising economic benefits chiefly owing to its topographical variations spanning from valley floor through terraced lands and dense forests up to snow capped alpine peaks (Khuroo et al, 2007). In western Himalayas, indigenous species are traditionally used by the locals for problems including acne (16%), hair growth (11%), bad teeth (12%), facial spots (9%), fairness (18%), wrinkles (8%) and eyes and lip care (9%) (Shaheen et al, 2014).…”

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Ethnobotanical Study of Some Threatened Plants in District Baramulla, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Wani¹,

Kumar²,

Akash³

2016

Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol.

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In Kashmir valley, the plants have been used for treating various diseases from ancient times. About 700 plant species are being used as medicine in one or other form in Kashmir valley. This knowledge regarding the use of medicinal plants was transmitted from generation to generation orally. This traditional knowledge regarding the use of medicinal plants is draining off due to modernization. Also a number of plant species have been rendered threatened due to various anthropogenic as well as natural threats like overgrazing, deforestation, building of roads, overexploitation, soil erosion, huge tourism influx etc. A survey was conducted in the Baramulla District of Kashmir to document the ethnobotany of the rare, vulnerable and endangered plants of the area. During the study 27 plants were documented along with their medicinal uses and status of conservation.

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Ethno-Veterinary Medicinal Uses of Some Plant Species by the Gujar Tribe of the Kashmir Himalaya

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Exploring Traditional Veterinary Practices from Gujjar and Bakarwal Tribes of District Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir: A Boon for Animals from Our Ancestors

Ethnobotanical Study of Some Threatened Plants in District Baramulla, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India

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Ethno-Veterinary Medicinal Uses of Some Plant Species by the Gujar Tribe of the Kashmir Himalaya

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Ethno-veterinary practice for the treatment of animal diseases in Neelum Valley, Kashmir Himalaya, Pakistan

Ethno-veterinary practice for the treatment of animal diseases in Neelum Valley, Kashmir Himalaya, Pakistan

Exploring Traditional Veterinary Practices from Gujjar and Bakarwal Tribes of District Poonch, Jammu &amp; Kashmir: A Boon for Animals from Our Ancestors

Ethnobotanical Study of Some Threatened Plants in District Baramulla, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India

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