Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Metema and Quara districts, Northwestern Ethiopia

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Feb. 7, 2025

Wild edible plants (WEPs) are vital to enhance food security and generate income. Despite Ethiopia's vast area cultural diversity, there remains a need for further investigation of WEPs. Therefore, this study aimed document WEPs, the indigenous knowledge associated with them in Metema Quara districts north-western Ethiopia. Data on WEPs were collected through semi-structured interviews 396 informants, guided field walks, focus group discussions, market surveys. The data analyzed using preference ranking, priority direct matrix Jaccard's index. We documented 51 that distributed among 26 families 39 genera. Fabaceae was most represented family eight species. Trees accounted 49% primarily consumed by their fruits (57%). Local communities usually consume these raw as supplementary food, although some require processing. Of recorded 94.1% had multipurpose uses, addition nutrition. main threats availability agricultural land expansion, fuelwood harvest, construction use. play crucial role enhancing security, nutrition, income generation local communities. However, they facing increasing from human activity. sustainable utilization, conservation efforts, collaboration stakeholders necessary future use Furthermore, nutritional composition assessment is recommended promising

Language: Английский

A Narrative Review on Morphological Description, Ethnomedicinal Usage, Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activities: Microcos paniculata

Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1419 - 1427

Published: March 27, 2025

A tropical and subtropical plant species found in Asia, Africa, Australia, Microcos paniculata is also known as the Chinese box tree or orange jasmine. subject of this review, which delves into its taxonomy, phytochemistry, pharmacological actions, medicinal uses. The effects include larvicidal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, neuroprotective, antidiabetic effects. rich secondary metabolites, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, terpenoids. New scientific research confirms traditional uses paniculata, have been used for a long time medicine systems like Ayurveda TCM to treat variety health issues. But should be careful, because there can negative consequences from taking too much. When directed, has shown no ill toxicological testing. In order incorporate clinical practice fully grasp therapeutic potential, additional study necessary.

Language: Английский