Observation on the traditional phytotherapy among the Malayali tribes in Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu, South India

Xavier, T. Francis; Kannan, M.; Auxilia, A.

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2015.02.045

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“…In addition, the preference toward leaves may be because leaves are the main photosynthetic organ in plants and are responsible mainly for the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites that acts on the body as bioactive compounds. [ 24 ] Hence, leaves are the source for photosynthates or exudates[ 25 ] that are toxins against environmental hazards and this character provides medicinal value to the human body. Most herbalists give remedies for skin diseases and sometimes for rheumatism in the form of washes and pastes, and for gastrointestinal diseases orally in the form of infusion, decoction, and oral raw consumption.…”

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Ethnopharmacological survey of medicinal plants in Albaha Region, Saudi Arabia

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Background:Local natural medicinal resource knowledge is important to define and elaborate usage of herbs, in systematic and organized manner. Until recently, there has been little scientifically written document regarding the traditional uses of medicinal plants in Al Bahah region.Objective:This pilot study aims to collect the ethnobotanical information from native populations regarding the benefits of medicinal plants of Al Bahah region, and determine if the traditional usage is scientifically established (proved) from literature.Materials and Methods:The survey collected data for 39 plant species recorded by informants for their medicinal benefits. The recorded species were distributed among 28 plant families. Leguminosae and Euphorbiaceae were represented each by 3 species, followed by Asteraceae (2 species), Lamiaceae (2 species), Apocynaceae (2 species), and Solanaceae (2 species). All the medicinal plants were reported in their local names. Analysis of ethnopharmacological data was done to obtain percentage of plant families, species, parts of plants used, mode of administration, and preparation types.Results:Total 43 informants were interviewed, maximum number of species were used to cure skin diseases including burns (3), wounds (7), warts (1), Leishmania (7), topical hemostatic (2), followed by gastrointestinal system, rheumatism, respiratory tract problems, diabetes mellitus, anti-snake venom, malaria, and eye inflammation.Conclusions:The study covered Al Bahah city and its outskirts. Ten new ethnobotanical uses were recorded such as antirheumatic and anti-vitiligo uses for Clematis hirsute, leishmaniasis use of Commiphora gileadensis, antigout of Juniperus procera, removing warts for Ficus palmata.SUMMARY 39 plant species from 28 plant families are used for treating more than 20 types of diseases.Maximum number of species (23 species) was used for treating skin diseases (42.6%) including leishmaniasis, wound healing, dermatitis, psoriasis, vitiligo and warts.Ten ethnobotanical uses of 8 studied plants have not been previously reported.The most used medicinal plants, according to their Use Index (UI) were Juniperus procera, Rumex nervosus, and Ziziphus spina-christi. Abbreviations Used: UI : Use Index, GI: Gastrointestinal tract, RD: Rheumatic disease, CVS: Cardiovascular diseases, UTI: Urinary tract infection, DM: Diabetes mellitus, RT: Respiratory infection, KSA: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Ethnopharmacological survey of medicinal plants in Albaha Region, Saudi Arabia

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“…The preference of this part of the plant could be explained by the fact that leaves were the principal site of the synthesis of secondary metabolites. Since leaves were the main photosynthetic organ of plants, bioactive phytochemicals were concentrated in this part (Raterta et al 2014, Xavier et al 2015. Additionally, the accessibility and visibility (appearance on the floor) of the leaves during all the plants' lives could be considered a factor justifying the predominance of this part of the plant.…”

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First insight on ethnobotanical appraisal of plants used traditionally as medicine by Berber community (Amazigh-speaking), living in Driouch province (North-eastern Morocco)

Ajjoun

Fakchich

Elachouri

2021

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Background: Most ethnobotanical studies carried out in different regions of Morocco revolved around documentation of medicinal plants and their medical uses. However, little is known about ethnobotanical knowledge coupled to Berber community living in "Driouch province" (Northeastern region of Morocco). This study aimed to identify and document medicinal plants used traditionally by local people to manage health problems while investigating and comparing ethnobotanical patterns obtained in this region with other findings reported elsewhere.Methods: Ethnobotanical surveys were carried out between January 2017 and August 2019 in several regions within Driouch province. Ethnobotanical data were collected using standard methods and with prior informed consent. Quantitative analyses were performed by using some indexes and formulas, including Use Value (UV), Family Use Value (FUV), Informant Consensus Factor (ICF) and Jaccard Index (JI).Results: A total of 997 local inhabitants (415 male and 582 female) were interviewed. The plants listed (158) were reflected by a high number of families (60) and genera (137). Regarding the number of species/Family, Lamiaceae was the leading family with 15 species. Among diseases treated, respiratory diseases were ranked first with a rate of 26.46%. The high ICF (0.97) was calculated for respiratory diseases and the most important medicinal plant recorded were Origanum compactum Benth with UV=0.55.Conclusions: The present study revealed that the people living in Driouch province holds significant knowledge about medicinal plant resources. Despite the development of medical technology, local people still rely on using these herbs for healthcare.

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“…Whereas the lowest values were resulted for Ferula jaeschkeana and Aconitum heterophyllum (0.01), Caltha alba, Tulip clusiana, cynoglossum lanceolatum, Ranunculus nepalensis, and Caltha alba (0.02), Justicia adhatoda and Broussonetia papyrifera (0.03), Arisaema utile, Urtica dioica (0.04), and Ranunculus muricatus (0.05). The lowest value of use value (UV) does not specify that the species is not vital for the treatment of various diseases, but it is less usesd by the locals (Xavier et al 2015;Mehmood et al 2018).…”

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Ethnomedicinal uses of the Flora of Kohimoor Baba valley, Tribal District Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Jan,

Irfan

et al. 2024

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Background: The present ethnomedicinal study was conducted in Kohimoor Baba valley, tribal district Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The aims of the study were to document the medicinal plant resources and their usage patterns.Methods: To obtain the profile of flora and general information from the local people of the area. The specimens were collected in each visit from the protected vegetation sites. A total of 157 informants including (2 females and 155 males) were interviewed for data collection. The informants recognized 153 plant species in treatment of 71 different diseases. Most of them were aged between 30-70 years. The ethnobotanical data was collected through interviews among the local communities. Documented data was assessed using Informant Consensus Factor (ICF), Use Value (UV) and Fidelity Level (FL), Frequency citation (FC), and Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC).Results: A total of 153 taxa of plants belonged to 64 families were reported as being locally used for medicinal purposes. In collected specimens the 150 species belonged to Angiosperms while the Gymnosperms had one family with two species. However, the Pteridophytes had two families and each family had one species. Amongst the Angiosperms Lamiaceae was the dominant family with 12 species, followed by Asteraceae with 9 species, Fabaceae and Rosaceae with 8 species each. Based on habit wise distribution 91 (59.4%) species were herbs, while 33 (21.56%) were shrubs and 29 (18.95%) were trees. Leaves were the most commonly used plant parts of 69(45.09%) plants, followed by fruits 18 (14%), whole plants 16 (11.76%), roots 15 (9.80%), seeds 8 (5.22%), and bulb 6 (3.92%), latex and gums of 3 (1.96%), rhizome, flower and bark of 2 each (1.30%), while the rest of parts were used in a minor percent. The percentage of taxa used against digestive disorders was (28.57%), respiratory problems (15.58%), nail, skin and hairs diseases (11.68%), muscles and skeletal disorders (9.74%), nervous disorders (7.79%), anodyne (7.79%), body tonicity (6.49%), infectious diseases (4.54%) and (7.14%) for ear, nose and eye diseases. The highest value of informant consensus (0.8) was recorded for heart problems followed by sexual disorders (0.7). There were Prunus armeniaca (0.77), Salix babylonica (0.76), Dodonaea viscosa and Ficus carica (0.75), Vitex negundo (0.71), Berberis lycium (0.68), Podophyllum hexandrum had the top Fidelity level. DeclarationsEthics approval: The ethical committee reviewed and approved the research entitled "Ethnomedicinal plants uses of the Flora of Kohimoor Baba valley, tribal district Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan" conducted at

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Observation on the traditional phytotherapy among the Malayali tribes in Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu, South India

Cited by 25 publications

References 38 publications

Ethnopharmacological survey of medicinal plants in Albaha Region, Saudi Arabia

Ethnopharmacological survey of medicinal plants in Albaha Region, Saudi Arabia

First insight on ethnobotanical appraisal of plants used traditionally as medicine by Berber community (Amazigh-speaking), living in Driouch province (North-eastern Morocco)

Ethnomedicinal uses of the Flora of Kohimoor Baba valley, Tribal District Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

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