Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants utilized by forest edge communities in southern Sierra Leone

Jonathan, Johnny; Aiah, Lebbie; Richard, Wadsworth

doi:10.5897/jmpr2021.7193

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“…Infusion and decoction were found to be the preferred methods. Similar results were found in previous ethnobotanical studies (Boudjelal et al, 2013;Benderradji et al, 2014;Benarba et al, 2015;Chermat & Gharzouli, 2015;Eddouks et al, 2016;Ouelbani et al, 2016;Rhattas et al, 2016;Bulut et al, 2017;Lee et al, 2018;Faruque et al, 2019;Miara et al, 2019;Jonathan et al, 2022;Kaci et al, 2022).…”

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confidence: 92%

Ethnobotanical Study of Spontaneous Medicinal Plants Gouraya’s National Park (Bejaia- Algeria)

Dahmane,

Kaci,

Hadj Mohamed

et al. 2023

Egypt. J. Bot.

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INCE ancient times, humans have used plants for medicine, food, and shelter. The trend towards the use of traditional medicinal plants is increasing in many developed and developing countries due to their local abundance, cultural significance, and low cost of procurement. In Algeria, phytotherapy is widespread and forms an integral part of the culture of the local population, but unfortunately, no traditional Algerian pharmacopoeia has been established. This ethnobotanical study was carried out in Gouraya's National Park (GNP) (Bejaia, Algeria), based on a survey of 50 indigenous men and women. The interviews focused on the profile (gender, age, level of education) and on the plants and their uses (botanical family, vernacular names, and mode of use). Results reveal the use of 24 plant species belonging to 18 families for the treatment of various diseases. The collected data were analyzed by calculating family important value, Lamiaceae is the most represented (FIV = 0.88), higher use value (0.96=UV), and the relative frequency of citation (RFC= 0.62) were reported for Olea europeae .44% of the respondents were illiterate. While those with higher education represented only 02% of the group. The majority (64%) of the local population in the study area has traditional knowledge of medicinal plants to treat various human ailments. Most plants had been involved in the treatment of digestive disorders (36%). This study also revealed that leaves are the most commonly used parts and that infusion is the most common mode of preparation in therapeutic treatment.

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Ethnobotanical Study of Spontaneous Medicinal Plants Gouraya’s National Park (Bejaia- Algeria)

Dahmane,

Kaci,

Hadj Mohamed

et al. 2023

Egypt. J. Bot.

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“…in Damot Woyde District, Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia (57 species),Dutta et al (2022) in Urban of Kolkata, India (53 species),Srinivasan et al (2022) in the Delta Regions of Tamil Nadu, India (77 species),Souilah et al (2022) in Central Russikada, northeastern Algeria (73 species) andAmmar et al (2021) in the karst area of Pacitan District, East Java, Indonesia (51 species). However, the number of species found remains lower than those reported byJohnny et al (2022) in southern Sierra Leone (128 species).…”

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Checklist of the medicinal flora used by the local population in the province of Taza (north-eastern Morocco) through an ethnobotanical study

Ghabbour,

Khabbach

et al. 2024

Bot. Sci.

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Background: Taza province presents enormous richness and biodiversity. Updating their medicinal plant inventories is crucial for conserving traditional knowledge, sustainable use, health and well-being, economic opportunities and collaborative research. Question: What new species and families of medicinal plants can we report by widening the ethnobotanical study area in Taza province compared to previous work? Studied species: 202 medicinal plant species. Study site and dates: 28 communities in the province of Taza (Morocco), between March and October 2021. Methods: An ethnobotanical survey including 340 interviewees using a semi-structured questionnaire. Results: 91 medicinal taxa belonging to 48 families were inventoried. 12 species including three spontaneous: Atriplex halimus L., Citrullus colocynthis L. Sch and Micromeria graeca (L.) Benth. ex Rchb. were reported for the first time. The most frequent species are respectively Salvia officinalis L., Trigonella foenum-graecum L. and Rosmarinus officinalis L. The most frequent families are respectively Lamiaceae, Asteraceae and Fabaceae. Seven new vernacular names have been listed. Most of the plants were spontaneous (55.9 %). The comparative analysis with previous work led to obtaining a checklist of 202 taxa (75 families) of which 65 have specific endemism and 77 (48 spontaneous) are on the red list. The scientific names of 28 species and nine families have been updated. Conclusions: This checklist (202 taxa) traduces the plant heritage richness of Taza province and constitutes a great database for future scientific research. The 12 newly listed species constitute an added value that deserves to be valued through ethnopharmacological studies.

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“…Sickle bush has been used in communities for several uses ranging from medicinal, livestock forage, and fencing poles to fuelwood [39][40][41][42]. However, the majority of individuals that make use of it in many rural communities are the elderly due to reasons that elderly members of a community often possess more traditional knowledge about local flora, including the identification and uses of plants like the sickle bush [43,44]. This knowledge may have been accumulated through years of experience and exposure to the environment.…”

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Indigenous Strategies for Managing Bush Encroachment in Rural Areas of South Africa

Baloyi,

Maphanga,

Madonsela

et al. 2024

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The integration of indigenous knowledge systems into the discussion of bush encroachment management is of paramount importance. Indigenous knowledge and formal monitoring may be mutually beneficial, and using both approaches can improve natural resource management. Savannah rangeland landscapes hold deep cultural and spiritual significance for indigenous communities, and their perceptions can provide valuable insights into creating more effective, community-driven conservation initiatives. This study was aimed at filling the existing knowledge and research gap on bush encroachment control by focusing on the integration of indigenous knowledge systems. To achieve this, the current research included three distinct non-probability sampling strategies: (1) Purposive, (2) Snowball, (3) Convenience sampling methods. The results showed that 90.3% of the participants indicated that the main encroaching species of concern was sickle bush (Dichrostachys cinerea) and it is therefore perceived as a problem in the rangeland. The majority of farmer respondents indicated that they cut the encroacher plant down, uproot all root systems, then burn the remaining roots. This is reported to be a more effective way of managing sickle bush as an encroacher plant. Both genders generally believe in the efficacy of these systems, with variations in levels of agreement. However, a gender disparity emerges in opinions on incorporating communal-based approaches, emphasizing the need to consider gender perspectives in environmental management initiatives. Therefore, considering this, the study concludes that a holistic approach, integrating both formal and informal knowledge systems, may be crucial for sustainable and effective management strategies. Given that, recognizing the diversity of perspectives within the community, particularly regarding gender differences, is essential for developing inclusive and community-driven environmental management initiatives.

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Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants utilized by forest edge communities in southern Sierra Leone

Cited by 5 publications

References 78 publications

Ethnobotanical Study of Spontaneous Medicinal Plants Gouraya’s National Park (Bejaia- Algeria)

Ethnobotanical Study of Spontaneous Medicinal Plants Gouraya’s National Park (Bejaia- Algeria)

Checklist of the medicinal flora used by the local population in the province of Taza (north-eastern Morocco) through an ethnobotanical study

Indigenous Strategies for Managing Bush Encroachment in Rural Areas of South Africa

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