Flowers of the Himalaya

Schmid, Rudolf; Polunin, Oleg; Stainton, Adam

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“…were taken along with field notes. These species were identified later using standard botanical literatures widely used to identify flowering plants in Nepal (Baral & Kurmi 2006, Polunin & Stainton 1984, Shrestha & Joshi 1996, Stainton 1988. We standardized the names of the plants according to Plants of the World Online Database (https://powo.science.kew.org/).…”

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Medicinal ethnobotany of the Yakkha community in eastern Nepal

Dewan,

Shrestha,

Sapkota

et al. 2023

Ethnobot. Res. App.

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Background: In rural Nepal, a significant population relies on traditional medicinal treatments for their healthcare needs. However, little is known about the ethnobotanical practices of the Yakkha people, a distinct Tibeto-Burman ethnic group following the Kirati religion in Sankhuwasabha district in eastern Nepal. This study examines the use of medicinal plants by the Yakkha community in three remote villages and assesses the ethnobotanical significance of their traditional knowledge. Methods:The research was conducted in three Yakkha communities with varying levels of modernization, and Yakkha ethnic concentration. Data collection included key informant interviews, informal and structured interviews, focus group discussions, as well as direct and participatory observations. The Informant consensus factor was used to validate knowledge homogeneity. Results:The study documented 200 medicinal plant species and one fungus species, from 174 genera and 87 families, utilized by the Yakkha people to treat 75 human ailments. Above-ground vegetative parts (34%), reproductive (32%), below-ground (27%), and whole plants (7%) were the main plant parts used for medicinal purposes, primarily administered orally. While no new medicinal plant species were discovered, a few species (n = 10) revealed novel uses. Informant consensus was high for Musculoskeletal, Circulatory, and Nervous system disorders. Conclusions:The Yakkha community in Sankhuwasabha district possesses valuable traditional knowledge of medicinal plant utilization, with strong consensus among locals. The diverse range of medicinal plant use underscores their effectiveness in treating various ailments. Exploring the bioactive compounds in these plants could lead to the discovery of novel medicines for critical human diseases.

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Section: Data Collection and Identification Of Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Medicinal ethnobotany of the Yakkha community in eastern Nepal

Dewan,

Shrestha,

Sapkota

et al. 2023

Ethnobot. Res. App.

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Ethno-agricultural approach to the rural environment in the prevention of Kashin-Beck disease

Malaisse

Haubruge

Mathieu

et al. 2001

International Orthopaedics (SICOT)

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Kashin-Beck disease occurs in several villages of Tibet; however, its local importance varies greatly. The ecoclimatological as well as the phytogeographical framework of the studied area are presented. An ecological approach based upon the ethno-ecosystem concept was carried out in the vicinity of each village. This study identifies 18 vegetation units on a structural basis; they were named for the dominant plants of each unit. Half of them belonged to the aquatic milieu. The different factors controlling their distribution were also identified. Particular attention will be paid to the links between man and the environment, particularly regarding alternative food intakes and water supply access. Résumé La maladie de Kashin-Beck est signalée dans divers villages du Tibet; toutefois son importance locale varie grandement. Les cadres écoclimatologique et phytogéographique de la zone d'étude sont présentés. Une approche écologique, basée sur le concept de l'ethno-écosystème a été effectuée dans les environs immédiats de chaque village. Cette étude conduit à reconnaître 18 unités de végétation d'un point de vue structural; elles sont dénommées sur base de leurs plantes dominantes respectives. La moitié d'entre elles relèvent du milieu aquatique. De plus, les divers facteurs contrôlant leur distribution sont identifiés. Une attention particulière sera portée en ce qui concerne les liens existant entre homme et environnement, en particulier en ce qui concerne les nourritures alternatives et l'accès à l'eau.

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Palynological investigations on vegetation and climate change in the Late Quaternary of Lake Rukche area, Gorkha Himal, Central Nepal

Schlütz

Zech

2004

Veget Hist Archaeobot

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Flowers of the Himalaya

Cited by 11 publications

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Medicinal ethnobotany of the Yakkha community in eastern Nepal

Medicinal ethnobotany of the Yakkha community in eastern Nepal

Ethno-agricultural approach to the rural environment in the prevention of Kashin-Beck disease

Palynological investigations on vegetation and climate change in the Late Quaternary of Lake Rukche area, Gorkha Himal, Central Nepal

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