Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Arsi Robe district of East Arsi Zone, Ethiopia

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: July 30, 2024

Wild edible plants (WEPs) are usually considered to constitute all plant resources that neither cultivated nor domesticated but used as nutritional supplements by local people. WEPs play a vital role in ensuring food and livelihood security for countless families communities around the world. The objective of study was assess document wild Arsi Robe district food.

Language: Английский

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In Vitro Antibacterial and DPPH Radical Inhibitory Activities and In Silico Molecular Simulation of Compounds Isolated from the Leaves of Olinia rochetiana

ACS Omega, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 10(9), P. 9547 - 9562

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

Olinia rochetiana is one of the medicinal plants traditionally used in Ethiopia to treat various ailments, including wounds, snake bites, tuberculosis, and cancer. However, there a lack comprehensive investigation regarding biological activities phytoconstituents extracted from its leaves. This study aims isolate compounds evaluate their vitro antibacterial properties DPPH radical scavenging activities, complemented by silico molecular modeling. Thirteen were identified using GC–MS combined fractions 4–17. Ursolic acid (14), 5-hydroxy-4-methyl-5,6-dihydro-(2H)-pyran-2-one (15), hyperoside (16), 4-O-β-d-glucopyranosylcaffeic (17) purified chromatographic techniques characterized 1D 2D NMR spectral data thorough comparison with literature data. At 5 mg/mL, inhibition zones (IZs) isolated ranged 9.00 12.67 mm against all evaluated bacteria. Among compounds, compound 14 exhibited more Streptococcus pyogenes an zone mm, 17 also potent activity Staphylococcus aureus 11.00 mm. Escherichia coli Pseudomonas aeruginosa better inhibited 16 IZs 12.30 11.70 respectively. The E. P. aeruginosawas validated docking studies target enzymes DNA gyrase B (−8.4 kcal/mol) quinolone signal A (−9.3 kcal/mol), 62.5 μg/mL, highest (89.2%) lowest (50.5%) radicals scavenged 14, Compounds 15, obey Lipinski's rule five, none predicted be fatal if swallowed. These findings reinforce traditional use plant as remedy for bacterial diseases. further vivo are essential assess toxicological compounds.

Language: Английский

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Ethnoveterinary Study Against Animal Trypanosomosis by Berta Community in Assosa Zone, Northwest Ethiopia

Indian Journal of Advanced Zoology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1), P. 4 - 10

Published: April 25, 2025

The Berta community has utilized local medicinal plants to manage various animal diseases, including trypanosomosis, which significantly impacts livestock productivity and rural livelihoods. Traditional medicine practitioners in the Assosa Zone of Northwest Ethiopia have used ethnoveterinary practices control trypanosomosis. Thus purpose current study was document these three districts Bambasi, Homesha, Meng Woreds. An ethnobotanical carried out from February 2023 September 2024. In total, 60 respondents (41 men’s 19 women’s) were selected using a multistage random sampling method. Data collected semi-structured interviews, field observations, preference ranking. analyzed descriptive statistics, ranking, informant consensus factor. identified 35 treat trypanosomosis district. most common family is Solanaceae (3 spp.), followed by Asteraceae (2spp.), Aloaceae Barssiacea Fabaceae (2spp.) Rutaceae (2spp.). people generally leaves, root, bark plant parts prepare drugs for treating diseases. great majority (48.5%) plant's growth form herbs, mainly administered orally, method preparation crushing. (65.4%) gathered wild habitat. Documentation indigenous knowledge among on treatment should be valuable future phytochemical pharmacological investigations new veterinary.

Language: Английский

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Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants in Tehuledere District, Northwest Ethiopia

The Scientific World JOURNAL, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Medicinal plants have constituted a fundamental aspect of human health and wellness for millennia. The objective this study was to document medicinal used treat livestock ailments in the Tehuledere District. data were collected using semistructured interviews, focus group discussions, field observations with local informants. Preference ranking, direct matrix informant consensus factor analysis. A total 63 plant species belonging 59 genera 41 families documented. predominant identified Lamiaceae Asteraceae, each containing 6 5 species, respectively. Of recorded plants, 53 (80.95%) ailments, whereas 12 (19.05%) animal issues. Among shrubs constitute highest number 35% species. most frequently parts leaves, accounting 59% remedies targeting ailments. administration herbal treatments primarily oral, aimed at addressing various diseases. significant threat these attributed agricultural expansion, followed by collection firewood. aim documenting use treatment diseases capture traditional practices, such as Eucalyptus globulus , Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata Lepidium sativum serving foundational basis future pharmacological studies. It is imperative prioritize conservation Laggera tomentosa Urtica simensis safeguard biodiversity cultural traditions associated endangered Engaging communities management resources, along preservation their knowledge, presents cost‐effective sustainable solution.

Language: Английский

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Consumption of wild edible plants in the Kofale and Heban-Arsi districts, West Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 23, 2024

Background Wild edible plants (WEPs) are neglected and have received little attention despite their significant contributions to the sustenance livelihoods of rural communities. This study was conducted in Kofale Heban-Arsi districts Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia, document diversity WEPs, utilization, threats facing them. Methods Ethnobotanical data were collected via semi-structured interviews, field observations, focus-group discussions guided walks. The interviews involved290 informants who selected snowball sampling systemic random methods. Preference ranking values, direct matrix rankings, use values (UVs) species computed. Results A total 62 WEPs belonging 38 families 56 genera identified. Moraceae family included 7 species, Fabaceae 4 species. Shrub dominant growth form (32 species), followed by herbs (13 species). largest number (24 species) from grazing lands/fields, forest habitats (17 most widely used plant part fruit (40 leaf (11 Most for consumption March May (30 majority (48, 77.4%) utilized raw state. large WEP (41 consumed only during periods food shortage, remaining (21 as staple supplements. Multiple other uses area also been reported. Fifty-two mentioned medicinal use, that had highest value Cordia africana Lam. (0.9). results indicated agricultural expansion a principal threat area. Conclusion shortages area, but many under due growing pressure various anthropogenic factors. Thus, public awareness community-based management need be encouraged at all levels conserve sustainably these resources address insecurity.

Language: Английский

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Medicinal plants diversity among the oromo community in heban-arsi district of Ethiopia used to manage human and livestock ailments

Frontiers in Pharmacology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Sept. 19, 2024

Introduction Medicinal plants are commonly employed mainly due their accessibility, affordability and potency. However, medicinal the associated knowledge disappearing at an alarming rate to natural anthropogenic causes thus a need for proper documentation conservation. This study was performed document traditional related use of in Heban-Arsi district, West-Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Methods Interviews were conducted with 185 informants identify used therapies area. Informant consensus factor (ICF), rank order priority (ROP) values computed, preference ranking exercises assess relative importance plants. Descriptive inferential statistics measure compare between social groups. Results A total 120 identified being treat different human animal illnesses Most (76.4%) uncultivated ones obtained from habitats. Leaf most frequently plant part constituting 62.6% preparations. Oral route remedy administration (46%) treating diseases. Gastrointestinal ailments category had highest ICF value (0.83). In area, recorded Dombeya torrida (J.F. Gmel.), Artemisia absinthium L., Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del., Combretum pisoniiflorum Klotzsch) Engl., Celtis africana Burm. f, Ocimum gratissimum L. Lagenaria sp. uses against snake poison, tuberculosis, liver disorder, stomachache, febrile illness respectively, each scoring 100. Significant differences male female educational level, age experience. Anthropogenic factors primary threats Conclusion The area found be rich that useful wide range illnesses. future pharmacological phytochemical investigations, needs given ROP those reported ailment categories values.

Language: Английский

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Medicinal plants used to treat human ailments in Wadla District, Northern Ethiopia: An ethnobotanical approach

Phytomedicine Plus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100683 - 100683

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Consumption of wild edible plants in the Kofale and Heban-Arsi districts, West Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: Dec. 18, 2024

Wild edible plants (WEPs) are neglected and have received little attention despite their significant contributions to the sustenance livelihoods of rural communities. This study was conducted in Kofale Heban-Arsi districts Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia, document diversity, assess most preferred WEPs, utilization, threats they face. The West Arsi Zone Ethiopia. Data collection took place from February September 2022 November April 2023 district. To gather ethnobotanical information, research employed semi-structured interviews, field observations, focus group discussions, guided walks. interviews involved 290 informants who were selected via snowball sampling systemic random methods. Preference ranking values, direct matrix rankings, use values (UVs) documented species computed. A total 62 WEPs belonging 38 families 56 genera identified. Moraceae family includes 7 species, followed by Fabaceae Rubiaceae (each 4 species), Lamiaceae (3 species). Shrub dominant growth form (32 herbs (13 largest number (24 species) collected grazing lands/fields, forest habitats (17 widely used plant part fruit (40 leaf (11 Most for consumption March May (30 majority (48, 77.4%) utilized raw state. large WEP (41 consumed only during periods food shortage, remaining (21 as staple supplements. Multiple other uses area also reported. Fifty-two mentioned medicinal use, that had highest value Cordia africana Lam. (0.9). results indicated agricultural expansion a principal threat area. shortages area, but many under due growing pressure various anthropogenic factors. Thus, public awareness community-based management need be encouraged at all levels conserve sustainably these resources address insecurity.

Language: Английский

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