Pakistan medicinal plants I

Hocking, George M.

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“…Indigenous knowledge on plants has been transferred from generation to generation through oral communication and personal experience (Shinwari, 2010). In early 1950s, up to 84% of Pakistani population was dependent on indigenous medicines for traditional health practices (Hocking, 1958), but now this is practiced only in the remote rural areas (Ibrar et al, 2007). Due to modernization peoples' attention has shifted from this treasure and knowledge is eroding at a much faster rate (Mahmood et al, 2011).…”

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Ethnomedicines of Highly Utilized Plants in the Temperate Himalayan Region

Begum¹,

AbdEIslam

Adnan³

et al. 2014

Afr. J. Trad. Compl. Alt. Med.

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Background: Himalayan region of Pakistan has been known as a rich source for valuable medicinal plants. The present work is the documentation of indigenous knowledge of highly utilized plants as natural remedy by the local inhabitants of the northwest part of the country. Methodology: Data on highly utilized medicinal plants were collected during May-September 2012 using semi-structured questionnaire from the elders, local herbalists and medicinal plants collectors. Results: In total about 53, plants belonging to 38, families were highly utilized in the study area, of which majority of those (43), were medicinal plants. The most frequent part used in preparation of different medicinal remedies is leaves (53%). Most of the medicinal plant species (14) were used as antipyretic. The inhabitants of the study area were producing ethno-medicines mostly in crushed form (26%). Most of the remedies (74%), were taken orally within the study area. Ten species were found most valuable from the local's perspective such as Bergenia ciliata, Hedera nepalensis and Viola canescens. Conclusion: In conclusion, traditional healers depend largely on naturally growing medicinal plant species, which are under severe threat. This study can provide a basis for further phyto-chemical and pharmacological studies on the region's medicinal plants. Moreover, documentation of indigenous recipes would serve as preservation of the knowledge for the generations to come.

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Ethnomedicines of Highly Utilized Plants in the Temperate Himalayan Region

Begum¹,

AbdEIslam

Adnan³

et al. 2014

Afr. J. Trad. Compl. Alt. Med.

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“…It has been reported useful in treatment of cancer, diabetes, jaundice, enlargement of spleen, AIDS, osteoporosis, cardiovascular ailments, ocular trachoma, hypertension, infectious diseases, cholera, diarrhea, dysentery, eye troubles, leprosy and bone fractures etc. (Khan et al, 2013 Hocking (1958) people among these traditional communities were 84% dependent on their indigenous folk medication practices. However, Khan et al (2013) reported that in Hunza Valley people have lost ethnomedication practices and only a minor fragment (1.4%) use to practice.…”

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Investigations into Ecological Consequences and Threats from Ethnoecological and Ethnobotanical Practices across Karakorum Mountain Ranges: A Case Study Berberis

Khan¹,

Khan²,

Rehman³

2014

Curr World Environ

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Geomorphologically inaccessible mighty mountain ranges of Karakoram, Hindukush, Himalaya and Pamir have been mother sanctuaries for several ecologically attuned civilizations. Modern changes underway across ethnoecological and ethnobotanical settings among these mountain traditional communities have drastically depreciated folk wisdom and ecological equilibrium. Ethnoclimatic agencies have threatened several species and Berberis pseudumbellata subsp. gilgitica has become critically endangered. Present study was an attempt to discover ethnobotanical insights and exploration of threatening factors affecting Berberis species. Survey (n=373) revealed that communities use Berberis meeting various purposes including medicinal (92.2%; SE±0.057; 0.409 MT/annum-a), firewood (19.3%; SE±37.375; 6.589 MT/a), commercial (2.41%; SE±1.692; 0.048 MT/a), cultural (2.41%), fodder (16.08%; SE±11.474; 8.724 MT/a), fencing (19.03%; SE±6.895; 3.352 MT/a) and grazing (100%; SE±1.035). Data was analyzed using Pearson correlational coefficient, student t-test and descriptive statistical tools. Study exhibits highly significant relationship (p< 0.000) among different age groups, ethnomedicinal uses and conservation status of Berberis.

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“…Chemical compounds in plants mediate their effect on the human body through processes identical to those already well understood for chemical compounds in conventional drugs; thus herbal medicines do not differ greatly from conventional drugs in term of how they work. This enables herbal medicine to have beneficial pharmacology, but also gives them the same potential as conventional pharmaceutical drugs to cause harmful side effects [8][9][10][11].…”

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Qualitative and Quantitative Phytochemical Screening of Some Plants Used in Ethnomedicine in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Ajuru¹,

Williams²,

Ajuru³

2017

JFNS

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Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical screening of six plants used in ethnomedicine in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria was carried out to identify and quantify the bioactive compounds present in these highly medicinal plants. The plants studied were Phyllanthus amarus Schum and Thonn, Euphorbia heterophylla Linn., Senna occidentalis L., Piper nigrum L., Ageratum conyzoides L. and Gongronema latifolium Benth. Ethanolic and aqueous extracts of leaves of the plant species were screened for the presence of alkaloid, anthraquinone, coumarin, flavonoid, phenol, quinone, saponin, tannin, sugar and glycoside and quantitative study was also carried out using Standard method. Qualitative study indicated the presence of all the phytochemicals in the ethanolic extracts of P. amarus and E. heterophylla, and absence of anthraquinone in S. occidentalis, P. nigrum, A. conyzoides and G. latifolium. Also, absence of coumarin in S. occidentalis, and phenol in G. latifolium. The aqueous extract indicated the presence of all the phytochemicals in A. conyzoides and presence of alkaloid, tannin, sugar and glycoside in other plant species studied. Quantitative analysis showed variable amounts of pharmacologically important secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, tannins, flavonoid, saponins and phenol in all the plants investigated. The different phytochemicals are shown to perform different biological activities in humans and animals. These compounds can be harnessed for industrial and pharmaceutical utilization.

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Pakistan medicinal plants I

Cited by 40 publications

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Ethnomedicines of Highly Utilized Plants in the Temperate Himalayan Region

Ethnomedicines of Highly Utilized Plants in the Temperate Himalayan Region

Investigations into Ecological Consequences and Threats from Ethnoecological and Ethnobotanical Practices across Karakorum Mountain Ranges: A Case Study Berberis

Qualitative and Quantitative Phytochemical Screening of Some Plants Used in Ethnomedicine in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

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