Prioritization and Conservation of Himalayan Medicinal Plants: &lt;i&gt;Angelica glauca&lt;/i&gt; Edgew. as a case study

Bisht, Anil Kumar; Bhatt, Arvind; Rawal, Ranbeer S.; Dhar, Uppeandra

doi:10.17348/era.4.0.11-24

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“…A similar observation was reported on Himalayan medicinal plants (India) (Bisht et al 2006). In contrast, Gidey et al (2009) reported a positive and significant correlation between gender and the number of species reported among the Bench ethnic group.…”

Section: Knowledge Distribution Of Medicinal Plantssupporting

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An Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants in Asgede Tsimbila District, Northwestern Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

Girmay

Mohammed²,

Zewdie

2012

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Section: Knowledge Distribution Of Medicinal Plantssupporting

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An Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants in Asgede Tsimbila District, Northwestern Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

Girmay

Mohammed²,

Zewdie

2012

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“…These four tree species which need to be given high preference in terms of conservation are: Berchemia discolor, Hyphaene petersiana , Sclerocarya birrea and Diospyros mespiliformis . This high preference rank is known to be an important index in identifying plants of potentially high conservation concern [24,38]. These species have been utilized differently in Namibia of which Sclerocarya birrea has received more attention in term of domestication and cultivars for fruit production and because of its by-products verities.…”

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Ethnobotanical knowledge on indigenous fruits in Ohangwena and Oshikoto regions in Northern Namibia

Cheikhyoussef

Embashu

2013

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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BackgroundIndigenous communities in Namibia possess a rich indigenous knowledge expressed within many practices of these communities. Indigenous wild edible fruits are available along the Namibian 13 regions of which it forms a rich source of vitamins, fibres, minerals and a heterogeneous collection of bioactive compounds referred to as phytochemicals for indigenous people’s diet. The aim of this study was to record the different IKS practices on the indigenous fruit trees in Ohangwena and Oshikoto regions of Namibia.MethodsAn ethnobotanical survey was undertaken to collect information from local communities from 23-29 October 2011. Data was collected through the use of questionnaires and personal interviews during field trips in the Ohangwena and Oshikoto regions. A total of 65 respondents were interviewed; 54%; women, 38%; men and 8%; both in group interviews.ResultsThe majority of the people interviewed were in their thirty’s, with the youngest being 18 years old and the oldest being 98 years old. Forty three plant specimens were collected from the two regions; these specimens belong to 20 genera and 25 species. Regarding to the indigenous knowledge; 87%; of the respondents indicated that their knowledge on indigenous fruits was learnt mainly through their parent. Indigenous people’s perception on declining indigenous fruits revealed that 56.3%; of the respondents reported that indigenous fruits were declining. Only a 42.2%; indicated that the indigenous fruits populations are increasing. Regarding to the management practices to improve the production of these indigenous fruit trees; 38.6%; reported that there are some efforts on management practices; on the other hand 61.4%; reported there are no management practices on the indigenous fruit trees in their areas. Four species were found to be the most frequently used and mentioned fruits which need to be given high preference in terms of conservation are: Berchemia discolor, Hyphaene petersiana, Sclerocarya birrea and Diospyros mespiliformis. The following diseases and ailments have been reported to be treated by the indigenous fruit trees which include: toothache, diarrhoea, cough, tonsillitis, burns, skin allergy, stomach ache, snake bit, constipation, etc. 28%; of the respondents mentioned an ethno veterinary use(s) of these fruits, e.g. the use of the Ziziphus mucronata roots to treat diarrhoea in cattle, the bark of eembe (Berchemia discolor) to treat calf weakness.ConclusionsThe local communities in Oshikoto and Ohangwena regions have relatively good knowledge and practices regarding the indigenous fruit. This study enhances our understanding on the indigenous fruit in Namibia and their uses by local communities.

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“…They depend upon the bio-resources for their primary health care because they perceive that the traditional medicines have no or lesser side affects (Kamboj 2000). Although studies of medicinal plant use by Himalaya tribes have been conducted (e.g., Bisht et al 2006, Hussain & Khaliq 1996, few ethnobotanical studies of medicinal plants of Gilgit district and its surrounding areas have been completed (e.g., Kazmi & Siddiqui 1953). In view of this, the present study was conducted to identifying the medicinal plants of this district and their utilization for primary health care treatments of common ailments.…”

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Ethnomedicinal Studies of Medicinal Plants of Gilgit District and Surrounding Areas

Qureshi¹,

Ghufran²,

Sultana³

et al. 2007

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Research AbstractThe Gilgit District and surrounding areas of northern Pakistan are rich in plant and cultural diversity, yet have been poorly studied ethnobotanically. Surveys were conducted to identify medicinal plants being used and their uses. Distribution of knowledge about medicinal plants between men and women and two age classes was examined in order to see who holds knowledge and if knowledge is being retained or lost. Older men and women were found to know more about medicinal plants. 27 species were reported to be used for a range of purposes. The researchers conclude that there is need for development of conservation strategies in the area that will take into account local needs, perspectives and economic development opportunities.

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Prioritization and Conservation of Himalayan Medicinal Plants: <i>Angelica glauca</i> Edgew. as a case study

Cited by 32 publications

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An Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants in Asgede Tsimbila District, Northwestern Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

An Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants in Asgede Tsimbila District, Northwestern Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

Ethnobotanical knowledge on indigenous fruits in Ohangwena and Oshikoto regions in Northern Namibia

Ethnomedicinal Studies of Medicinal Plants of Gilgit District and Surrounding Areas

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