Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plants used by the tribal communities in tehsil “Karnah” of District Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) India

Asif, Mohammad; Haq, Shiekh Marifatul; Yaqoob, Umer; Hassan, Musheerul; Jan, Hammad Ahmad

doi:10.32859/era.21.02.1-14

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“…Field surveys were conducted frequently in different seasons following standard protocols (Haq et al 2020a). The ethnopharmacological data was collected through face-to-face semistructured interviews and discussions, after obtaining prior informed consent form the participants (Asif et al 2021).…”

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“…Plant specimens were collected from different sites during the field survey and were properly coded/tagged. Specimens were identified with the help of taxonomists at the CBT Lab, University of Kashmir, Srinagar (J&K), by comparing with herbarium specimens at the KASH herbarium and local floras (Asif et al 2021;Haq et al 2019a). Nomenclature and botanical families of all the specimens were further authenticated using The Plant List (www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/).…”

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“…A total of 109 respondents (89 men, 20 women) were interviewed. The uneven ratio of men and women was because women are restricted mainly to their homes and do not have access to distant areas (Haq et al 2020b;Asif et al 2021). Data was from three ethnic groups [Gujjar (49.54%), Pahari (40.36%) and Kashmiri (10.09%)] among which shepherds accounted for 28.44%, herbalists 23.85%, shopkeepers 16.51%, daily laborers 17.43% and housewives 13.76%.…”

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“…Similar classifications were found in previous studies. For example, Asif et al (2021) reported five groups of wild plants from tribal communities in tehsil "Karnah" (Jammu and Kashmir) India. classified the wild plants of district Reasi into four plant usage groups.…”

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“…Asteraceae as the dominant family(Altaf et al 2021;Asif et al 2021;Nafeesa et al 2021;Singh et al 2017). Owing to widespread ecological amplitude, the members of the family Asteraceae acclimatize easily and adapt to arid dry habitats rapidly(Haq et al 2021) Pala et al (2019).…”

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Ethnopharmacology and phenology of high-altitude medicinal plants in Kashmir, Northern Himalaya

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Hassan

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Background: Traditional knowledge plays an important role in the conservation of floral diversity and is often used for the treatment of numerous diseases in local medicinal systems. Diverse cultural groups in the Himalayan regions have their own local indigenous healthcare systems, with medicinal plant applications that differ depending on geography and ecology. Therefore, it is important to understand plant ecological behavior for prioritizing conservation efforts and comprehending the impact of climate change on plant phenological traits. Methods: Ethnopharmacological data was collected through interviews and group discussions using semistructured and close-ended questionnaires from different ethnic groups i.e., Gujjar, Bakarwal, and Kashmiri. The data was subjected to hierarchical cluster analysis and ordination techniques (Principal Component Analysis) using multivariate software.Results: The present investigation documented a total of 32 plant species belonging to 31 genera in 23 families.Across the 23 families, the distribution of species was unequal, half of the species belonged to just 6 families (Asteraceae, Berberidaceae, Lamiaceae, Ranunculaceae, Solanaceae and Amaranthaceae) while the remaining half belonged to 17 families. Amongst the parts of plants, roots were the most utilized plant part with 25% of usage followed by whole plant (22%). Gastro-intestinal disorders were treated with most species (18%), followed by pulmonary infections (13%). A heat map showed two distinctly separated clusters based on the degree of intensity of flowering timing of the flora and month. Based on the conservation assessment, out 19% of all species observed fell in the Critically Endangered category of IUCN, followed by 6% in the Vulnerable category.Conclusions: This study provides the ethnopharmacological and ecological scope of the plants of the Kashmir in the northern Himalaya. There is need to develop strategies to conserve and sustainably harvest these plants in order to maintain their long-term benefits in the medicinal field.

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Ethnopharmacology and phenology of high-altitude medicinal plants in Kashmir, Northern Himalaya

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The local medicinal plant knowledge in Kashmir Western Himalaya: a way to foster ecological transition via community-centred health seeking strategies

Manzoor,

Ahmad,

Zafar

et al. 2023

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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Background The mountainous region of Kashmir is a biodiversity hotspot, with diverse local communities and a rich cultural history linked to nature. Mountain ecosystems are highly vulnerable to climate change. This study emphasises the need to record the indigenous ethnoecological knowledge of wild plants used for the treatment of various ailments at higher elevations in remote areas where globalisation poses a threat to this traditional knowledge. Methods The field survey was carried out in 2020–2022, to collect data on wild medicinal plants. Informants were selected randomly to collect indigenous medicinal knowledge using semi-structured interviews and group discussions. Various quantitative indices were employed to evaluate ethnomedicinal data. Results A total of 110 medicinal plants belonging to 49 families were recorded in the study area. These medicinal plants are extensively used by local communities for the treatment of 20 major disease categories. Asteraceae was the dominant family contributing (9.09%) to medicinal plants, followed by Polygonaceae (8.18%), Apiaceae (7.27%), Lamiaceae (5.45%), and Ranunculaceae (5.45%). We observed 166 remedies were used for the treatment of various diseases in humans, and 9 remedies were used for animals. The most frequently used medicinal remedy was tea or decoction (30.91%). Among the medicinal plants, herbs (85.5%) were most frequently used by the local populations of Kashmir, whereas leaves (10.26%) were used for the treatment of various ailments. Out of 110 species, 31 were endemic, 15 of which are endemic to the Kashmir region and 16 to the Western Himalaya. The highest RFC value was reported for Allium humile (0.77), the highest UV value for Fritillaria cirrhosa (1.33), and the highest ICF value for gastro-intestinal/digestive disorders (0.85). Conclusions Local communities still rely on wild medicinal plants for primary healthcare. These communities retained valuable indigenous knowledge, which needs to be preserved for the conservation and sustainable utilisation of natural resources. Further field exploration is required to fully explore indigenous knowledge in the mountainous regions of Kashmir, and this knowledge has the potential to support the ongoing ecological transition.

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Plant cultural indicators of forest resources from the Himalayan high mountains: implications for improving agricultural resilience, subsistence, and forest restoration

Haq,

Khoja,

Waheed

et al. 2024

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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Aim Biocultural legacy practices are intricately tied to forestry resources, ethnic identity, and social cohesiveness. This study aims to determine the plant cultural values of forest resources and identify plant cultural indicators in each ethnic group, which can aid in long-term natural resource management plans in the current debate on socio-environmental and ecological transitions. Methods Semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and field observations were employed to collect data for a comprehensive and systematic ethnobotanical survey from February 2018 to October 2022. Results A total of 330 informants reported 154 plant species from 65 families. Asteraceae was the most prominent botanical family, with herbaceous plant groups outnumbering trees and shrubs. The Gujjar and Pahari groups exhibited the highest level of overlap, followed by significant overlaps between the Gujjar and Kashmiri communities. The close affinity observed between the Gujjar and Pahari groups suggests the horizontal pattern of local plant knowledge between these communities, influenced by their sociocultural interactions and intermarriages. Notably, the Pahari community displayed a rich understanding of medicinal plants and shared unique uses for the reported taxa. This study affirms that both ecological factors and sociocultural influences have played significant roles in shaping local plant knowledge. A total of 31 plant species have been identified as plant cultural markers among all four ethnic groups. We observed a positive correlation between plant cultural values and plant use with the Gujjar and Kashmiri ethnic groups. Artemisia absinthium reported the highest use value of (0.57) with use reports of (189). Adonis aestivalis, Cynoglossum nervosum, Geum elatum, Geranium himalayense, Juncus inflexus, Oxalis acetosella, Polygonatum biflorum, and Salvia hians from the Himalayan region are among the plant taxa whose ethnomedicinal applications are described here for the first time. Conclusion Our data show that local and indigenous forest knowledge and practices could significantly contribute to forest conservation and ecological transition. This may happen if stakeholders generate clear frameworks and biocultural conservation strategies aimed at both dynamically preserve natural habitats and ways of traditional management of local natural resources.

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Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plants used by the tribal communities in tehsil “Karnah” of District Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) India

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Ethnopharmacology and phenology of high-altitude medicinal plants in Kashmir, Northern Himalaya

Ethnopharmacology and phenology of high-altitude medicinal plants in Kashmir, Northern Himalaya

The local medicinal plant knowledge in Kashmir Western Himalaya: a way to foster ecological transition via community-centred health seeking strategies

Plant cultural indicators of forest resources from the Himalayan high mountains: implications for improving agricultural resilience, subsistence, and forest restoration

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