Medicinal Animals and Plants as Alternative and Complementary Medicine in Southern Regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Frontiers in Pharmacology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Aug. 20, 2021

Background: Local communities use animals and plants as common traditional therapies for various diseases. The study aimed to document animal-plant mixture recipes that are used alternative complementary medicine in southern regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Methods: data were collected (2017–2018) three remote areas (Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu, Lakki Marwat) through questionnaires face-to-face interviews with local inhabitants. Data on ethnomedicinal uses cultural values animal products or parts their analyzed using indices such frequency citation (FC), informant consensus (FIC), fidelity level (FL) find the highly preferred species area. Results: A total 185 informants (117 females 68 males) interviewed. documented 32 species, vertebrates ( n = 24) invertebrates 8), curing 37 types Mammals 13) among most commonly utilized followed by birds arthropods 7), reptiles 2), fishes annelids 1 each). Among reported animals, Herpestes edwardsi (mongoose), Macaca mulatta (monkey), Labeo rohita (rohu), Oryctolagus cuniculus (rabbit), Streptopelia decaocto (dove) newly medicine. meat Capra hircus (goat), monkey, rabbit was treat chronic diseases hepatitis C, cancer, epilepsy, asthma. 17 belonging 15 botanical families combination parts/products. Piperaceae (31%) Apiaceae (27%). notable plant Curcuma longa, Piper nigrum, Coriandrum sativum, Brassica rapa, Phoenix dactylifera . Seeds highest part recipes. Gallus gallus (chicken) Columba livia (pigeon) secured (FC 28) (FL 80%), respectively. FIC results had shown degree general body weakness (FIC 0.88) pyrexia 0.86). Conclusion: Our findings suggest Pakhtunkhwa have substantial knowledge about formulation ethnomedicines from both flora fauna need urgent documentation avoid eroding conservational purposes. phytozootherapeutic can potentially be a source pharmacologically active constituents should checked experimentally further confirmation.

Language: Английский

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Healing from the wild: an ethnozoological exploration of animal-based medicine in Jhargram, West Bengal, India

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

Published: May 14, 2025

India possesses immense faunal, floral, and cultural diversity that supports numerous ethnic communities relying on traditional medicine for primary healthcare. The Jhargram district, an underprivileged area in West Bengal, India, part of the Chota Nagpur Plateau, is rich biodiversity. This home to various practice their own ethnobiological medicine. Despite this, there a lack documented use animal-based this region. study aims explore document animal parts/products medicinal purposes among indigenous Jhargram. A summary presented Graphical Abstract. was conducted from March 2023 January 2024. semi-structured questionnaire used conduct face-to-face interviews with 55 selected individuals (29 males 26 females) uses animals healthcare system. included queries about local names animals, modes preparation, applications, other ethnozoological details. photographs were also recorded using camera. collected data analyzed Microsoft Excel 2019; quantitative indices such as informant consensus factor (ICF) degree fidelity (FL) calculated assess reliability significance information provided by respondents. Additionally, value (UV), Jaccard index (JI), frequency citation (FC) calculated. 57 species distinct genera across 47 families, addressing wide range ailments categorized into 14 groups. Birds accounted highest proportion (33%) utilized species. Apis cerana exhibited (UV = 5.69). Homo sapiens levels (FL 94.54%), indicating critical roles treating respiratory wound healing, respectively. Conversely, Dinopium benghalense had lowest FL 3.63%), reported kidney stone treatment. Four species, including Hydrophilus sp., demonstrated 1.00), suggesting specialized or rare application community's ethnomedicinal practices. In terms consensus, infectious diseases (ICF followed closely eye 0.99). Common preparation methods cooking, boiling, roasting, frying, oral administration being most frequently method, topical, inhalation anal applications. documents several novel therapeutic uses, within It emphasizes continued relevance broad spectrum health issues. observed variability level highlights dynamic role these resources systems. discovery previously undocumented significantly contributes expansion knowledge. As remains resource areas limited access modern medical facilities, it crucial prioritize documentation, conservation, sustainable provides valuable framework integrating knowledge contemporary biodiversity conservation strategies. Preserving safeguarding essential not only maintaining heritage but exploring potential biomedical applications could benefit

Language: Английский

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The ethnomedicinal use of vultures by traditional health practitioners in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Journal of Ornithology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 164(4), P. 777 - 788

Published: May 19, 2023

Abstract African traditional medicine contributes to greater healthcare coverage by providing primary rural dwellers, who often have limited access modern medical services. However, the prevalence of use has been reported put pressure on biological resources upon which it relies. Indigenous people identified many wild animals as possessing curative properties. The and their body parts ingredients in is poorly regulated therefore represents a major challenge for biodiversity conservation. We investigated health practitioners’ ethnomedicinal vultures KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. In-depth interviews were conducted with 26 practitioners from two district municipalities. Data collected analysed through qualitative quantitative methodologies. documented seven vulture that used KwaZulu-Natal. When Use Value (UV) index was calculated each part, head obtained highest (0.92). Consensus uses generally low across study group. Of 21 parts, 71% spiritual-based. participants aware hunting poison but demonstrated different views about risks associated using such material. Overall, our findings confirm increasing medicine. Raising awareness upscaling active involvement natural resource management may benefit conservation other species commonly belief-based practices.

Language: Английский

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Traditional zootherapeutic prescriptions employed in the management of neurological and related disorders in Ethiopia

Acta Ecologica Sinica, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 43(4), P. 585 - 595

Published: Sept. 27, 2022

Language: Английский

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Satwa yang Dimanfaatkan sebagai Obat Tradisional di Desa Tempilang dan Ranggas, Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung

Spizaetus Jurnal Biologi dan Pendidikan Biologi, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(1), P. 92 - 92

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

. Tempilang dan Ranggas merupakan dua desa di Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung yang masih memanfaatkan satwa sebagai obat tradisional. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan untuk mengumpulkan, menganalisis, mengevaluasi data pemanfaatan tradisional oleh masyarakat Desa Ranggas. selama tiga bulan dari September hingga November 2022. Pengumpulan penelitian melalui survei pemilihan informan menggunakan snowball sampling. 14 terpilih kemudian diwawancarai sesuai dengan kuesioner disiapkan. Analisis secara kualitatif (menggunakan statistika deskriptif) kuantitatif (menghitung RFC ICF). Hasil mengungkapkan bahwa dipraktikkan karena berbagai alasan saling terkait. Keterbatasan akses ke layanan kesehatan modern mendorong mengandalkan pengetahuan turun-temurun telah menjadi bagian tak terpisahkan budaya mereka. Pemanfaatan terbukti efektif mudah dijangkau, serta memiliki nilai spiritual memengaruhi pilihan pengobatan. Dengan adanya korelasi positif antara usia tingkat terkait tradisional, menunjukkan berusia >45 tahun lebih luas pengalaman hidup banyak. Namun, perlu diperhatikan beberapa spesies dimanfaatkan tersebut status konservasi terancam. Perlindungan intensif/ketat dibutuhkan menjaga kelangsungan mereka, sehingga kerjasama kuat pemerintah, lembaga konservasi, komunitas lokal.

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Factors influencing distribution and habitat utilisation of Leptoptilos javanicus in and around Barandabhar Corridor Forest, Chitwan, Nepal

Nature Conservation Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 7(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

The globally Vulnerable wetland-dependent bird species Leptoptilos javanicus was once thought to avoid farmlands, but recent studies in lowland Nepal showed that the uses farmlands extensively for foraging and breeding. Identifying whether this preference of L. these habitats is common throughout essential understanding conservation needs species. This study aimed explore seasonal distribution habitat utilisation by around Barandabhar Corridor Forest using 220 randomly selected squares within a 500 × m2 grid. We visited centroids each square collect data on distribution, types, probable causes disturbance two seasons (rainy: August – September 2019 winter: December January 2019–2020). A total 64 observations (n = 29 winter, n 35 rainy) were made. seen more outside Protected Area (65.2%) during rainy season. Variables negatively influenced sightings distance road (few individuals close road), village settlement), areas under human (only few with livestock people) both seasons. hosted many are new location resident population Past assumptions regarding require revision, including focus an important requirement Nepal's planning.

Language: Английский

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Zootherapeutic animals used by Awi, Gamo, and Konta communities in Amhara and Southern Regions of Ethiopia

Asian Journal of Ethnobiology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 5(2)

Published: Jan. 8, 2023

Abstract. Biru Y, Gibru A, Temesgen Z, Hunde K, Fekensa T. 2022. Zootherapeutic animals used by Awi, Gamo, and Konta communities in Amhara Southern Regions of Ethiopia. Asian J Ethnobiol 5: 84-91. The use animal products traditional medicine is less explored than that plant-based medication. And hence, this pilot study aimed to assess the role zootherapeutic among communities, Data were collected from December 2020 March 2021 using a semi-structured questionnaire, focus group discussions, field observations. A total 90 informants 37 discussants included study. We calculated value (UV) relative frequency citation (RFC) medicine. binary Logistic Regression model SAS (9.0) was identify major factors affected respondents’ knowledge about importance animal-based Overall, we documented 20 medicinal having ethnozoological treating nearly 23 human diseases. Out vertebrate species used, mammals comprised 70%, followed birds, 20%. Among recorded species, hyena, porcupine, bushbuck commonly reported areas. Meat, skin, blood most frequently local with pooled RFC 0.48, 0.28, 0.13, respectively. Asthma, protection evil eye, broken bone treated diseases therapeutics. logistic regression revealed age (?2=10.53; df=3; P=0.01) region (?2=5.11; df=1; P=0.02) respondents significantly respondents. This confirmed sampled have rich concerning Therefore, further in-depth studies involving healers are recommended clearly understand wild design conservation options for threatened animals.

Language: Английский

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"Traditional" use in a global world: Unsustainable harvesting drives species to extinction

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 21, 2023

Abstract Traditional knowledge is crucial in illustrating how faunal resources are exploited for a variety of purposes, ranging from food to the exploitation their parts as decorative accents and even traditional medicine. However, unrestrained use may endanger existence species. In terms usage hunting status, very little study has been undertaken India much less so western Himalayas (Jammu & Kashmir). Five ethnic groups' information on ethnobiology was gathered through semi-structured open-ended questionnaires, group discussions, interviews. Utilizing R software version 4.0.0, data were subjected hierarchical cluster analysis ordination methods (Principal Component Analysis). Three categories—single, double, multiple uses—were used classify uses. current study, we documented ethnozoological applications 25 wild species 12 families Himalayan region. The most frequently animal part meat (29.2%), highest priority local people medicinal (29.3%). Across groups, Bakarwal Gujjar showed greater similarity use, whereas least overlap observed between Dogra Kashmiri. Meanwhile, single ( Glaucidium radiatum ) unique being by only. Finally, evaluated protection status based upon Wildlife Protection Act 1972 (WPA) categorization it that 48% belonged Schedule-I, 4% Schedule-II, 16% Schedule-III, 12% Schedule-IV. discovered indigenous population relies Schedule-I with high value like Ursus thibetanus (60), Moschus moschiferus (0.57), Panthera pardus (0.52) Cervus elaphus hanglu (0.38). These require attention immediately addressing unsustainable harvesting encouraging educational efforts directed at all stakeholders, collectors end users. This can be starting point learning ethnobiological studies might help build sustainable long-term conservation management plans Himalayas.

Language: Английский

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A note on bat faunal assessment in Karuna bat cave, Baglung, Nepal

Mammalia, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 86(6), P. 585 - 590

Published: July 8, 2022

Abstract In 2019, we surveyed the Karuna bat cave during spring and autumn seasons recorded two species of fruit bats; Rousettus leschenaultii Eonycteris spelaea , insectivorous Hipposideros armiger Rhinolophus macrotis . Although there was no variation in colony size bats, population (around 38,000 individuals) only which indicated seasonal migration. Occasional killing unsustainable guano extraction, tourism development threaten this major for bats Nepal. The study recommends prioritizing scientific research friendly conservation actions.

Language: Английский

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Ethnozoological uses of wild animals among the Iraqw in Northern Tanzania

Tropical Zoology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 36(1-2)

Published: Oct. 20, 2023

Historically, humans have developed knowledge of how to exploit and use wildlife species for food, clothing, traditional healing, other purposes. This study aimed determine the scale scope ethnozoological uses wild animals in Iraqw community, northern Tanzania. The used semi-structured face-to-face questionnaire interviews with 45 key respondents Endagaw, Mewadan, Ng’wandakw villages Mbulu District, acquire required data. results found that 28 animal including mammals (13 species), birds (12), insects (1), fish reptiles (1) were by different Most (n=23) mainly namely helmeted guinea fowl (Numida meleagris), African savanna hare (Lemus microtis) Hildebrandt’s francolin (Francolinus hildebrandti), while medicine, beliefs, rituals. provides information on historical human-nature relationships a baseline developing future conservation efforts region protect fauna. We recommend similar studies traditions and/or modern usages improve protection worldwide actions be taken heighten community awareness faunal resources ensure retention this generations.

Language: Английский

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