Indigenous traditional knowledge and ethnobotanical flora: a quantitative assessment of medicinal flora of Fateh Pur Thakyala, Azad Jammu, and Kashmir, Pakistan DOI Creative Commons
Shakeel Sabir, N. Raja, Rahmatullah Qureshi

et al.

Journal of Ecology and Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 48

Published: Aug. 21, 2024

Background:The current study is the first quantitative ethnobotanical evaluation of Fateh Pur Thakyala, an unexplored area Azad Kashmir, Pakistan.The exploration and quantification knowledge among people mainly focused during field survey.The likely focuses on documenting preserving indigenous practices related to medicinal plants in region.A total 70 informants (45 males 25 females) selected randomly collect data were interviewed using semi structured questionnaire.The like demographic characteristics informants, methods preparation, life form, modes application, parts used, ethnomedicinal uses was documented.The indices including relative frequency citation (RFC), use value (UV), informant consensus factor (ICF), fidelity level (FL), for plant part (CPP), rank order priority (ROP), percentage respondent (PRK), applied analyze collected data.Furthermore, primary also compared with fifteen papers published from adjoining areas by Jaccard index (JI). Results:The reported 135 medicinally important species belonging 115 genera 54 families.The dominating family Asteraceae (14 sp.), followed Fabaceae (11 Rosaceae Lamiaceae (8 Moraceae (5 Solanaceae, Cyperaceae, Euphorbiaceae (4 sp.) Poaceae, Sapindaceae, Rhamnaceae, Mrytaceae, Malvaceae (3 each.The revealed that there small differences usage different herbaceous form (79 used as herbal medicines shrubs (23 trees (33 sp.).The comparative novelty their JI 13 novel which not earlier this region.Conclusions: Local inhabitants still prioritize effective way treat a wide variety ailments.Elders health practitioners are well aware about plants, but young much interested practices.Thus, valuable verge decline.The overexploitation seasonal fires major threats flora area.

Language: Английский

An Insight into Indigenous Ethnobotanical Knowledge of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants from Kashmir Himalayan Region DOI Open Access

Syed Waseem Gillani,

Mushtaq Ahmad, Muhammad Zafar

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Ethnobotany Research and Applications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 28

Published: Jan. 28, 2024

Background: Documenting traditional knowledge of medicinal plants has enabled researchers to obtain a good understanding the consumption patterns for basic healthcare purposes. This study highlighted ethnobotanical significance and aromatic in biodiversity hotspot landscape western Himalayan region Kashmir. Methods: Extensive field visits were made collect from area through group discussions local language using questionnaire method. The acquired data was then analyzed quantitative measures such as Use Value (UV) Relative Frequency Citation (RFC). Results: Our findings revealed 72 plant species belonging 51 genera 16 families. dominant families recorded Lamiaceae Apiaceae followed by Polygonaceae. Among parts, leaves most frequently used, roots. majority studied herbaceous, accounting 90.3% flora. Based on use category, with uses identified. According Citation, Saussurea costus Angelica cyclocarpa had remarkably high values 1.38 0.68, respectively. Conclusions: These complement considerable population, confirming usage indigenous healing. People Muzaffarabad continue have vital information about native flora, even though younger individuals are losing it consequence socioeconomic changes. There is need raise awareness among populations sustainable conservation Keywords: Medicinal plants, Kashmir Himalayas, Field survey, Ethnobotanical knowledge, Aromatic

Language: Английский

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Adaptive convergence and divergence underpin the diversity of Asteraceae in a semi-arid lowland region DOI
Muhammad Waheed, Fahim Arshad

Flora, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 317, P. 152554 - 152554

Published: June 12, 2024

Language: Английский

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Plant distribution, ecological traits and diversity patterns of vegetation in subtropical managed forests as guidelines for forest management policy DOI Creative Commons
Muhammad Waheed, Shiekh Marifatul Haq, Fahim Arshad

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Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: June 28, 2024

Forest vegetation is an important component of forest ecosystems, contributing to terrestrial plant diversity while also providing a variety ecological services. In managed landscapes, plantations emerge as dominant kinds after stand-replacing disturbances. However, the dynamics cover, diversity, and composition in plantation forests remains poorly understood subtropical region. Our study recorded rich floral with 173 angiosperm species, characterized by varying life forms distinct flowering phenology. The uneven distribution species across families demonstrated complexity ecosystem, Poaceae being dominant. Diversity patterns among different types varied, Dalbergia sissoo Populus nigra exhibiting higher richness diversity. Conversely, Eucalyptus camaldulensis Morus alba displayed lower emphasizing influence type on biodiversity. Non-metric multidimensional scaling (nMDS) PERMANOVA analyses revealed significant dissimilarity composition. Indicator analysis identified unique compositions within each type, importance conserving specific protect indicator maintained distinctiveness. Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA) that road accessibility, stem cutting, fire significantly influenced patterns. present research underscored considering management for biodiversity conservation highlighted environmental variables’ formation communities. These results provided major implications sustainable efforts tropical regions.

Language: Английский

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Food ethnobotany of forest resource in the high-altitude Himalaya Mountains: Enhancing the food sovereignty of ethnic groups DOI
Shiekh Marifatul Haq, Aadil Abdullah Khoja, Muhammad Waheed

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Forest Policy and Economics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 164, P. 103247 - 103247

Published: May 11, 2024

Language: Английский

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Food security and economic resilience of wild snake gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina subsp. Cucumerina) under different host trees in subtropical managed forests DOI
Muhammad Waheed, Fahim Arshad, Murad Muhammad

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Agroforestry Systems, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 99(5)

Published: May 3, 2025

Language: Английский

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Vegetation profile and ecological traits in irrigated plains of semi-arid regions: A case study of Okara, Punjab Pakistan DOI
Fahim Arshad, Muhammad Shoaib, Muhammad Azhar Jameel

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Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 44(4), P. 700 - 711

Published: March 19, 2024

Comprehensive botanical assessments are pivotal for understanding the intricate world of plant biodiversity. These serve multifaceted purposes, from cataloging significant species within a region to aiding in conservation, monitoring protected areas, and providing valuable data various scientific disciplines. The primary objective was assess vegetation profile ecological traits this region, conduct comprehensive floristic inventory, categorize species, investigate adaptability semi-arid conditions irrigated plains Okara, Punjab, Pakistan. were conducted document composition characteristics region. A total 135 belonging 118 genera 46 families, identified. Notably, Poaceae Fabaceae most prominent families. study revealed diverse growth habits, with herbaceous plants being abundant. Life form analysis indicated Therophytes as dominant category, Microphylls prevalent leaf type. Flowering phenology highlighted two major flowering periods, primarily influenced by habit size. Habitat-wise distribution demonstrated variations preferences, unique associations observed forest, vegetable, maize, paddy, mustard fields. Invasive accounted 16.93% flora, several herbs, shrubs, trees identified invasive. findings contribute insights into diversity Okara implications biodiversity conservation land management strategies.

Language: Английский

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The role of plants in traditional medicine and current therapy: A case study from North part of Kashmir Himalaya DOI Open Access
Aadil Abdullah Khoja, Muhammad Waheed, Shiekh Marifatul Haq

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Ethnobotany Research and Applications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27

Published: May 22, 2024

Background: In many rural areas, especially in developing nations, medicinal plants serve as the main source of healthcare systems. The purpose this study was to document therapeutic used by local population Kashmir Himalayas. Methods: Ethnobotanical data were collected through semi-structured questionnaire conduct one-on-one interviews and group discussions with selected informants. Use value (UV), relative frequency citation (RFC), informant consensus factor (ICF) three quantitative indicators assess homogeneity ethnobotanical data. Results: A total 72 belonging 41 different families reported. Asteraceae, Lamiaceae Polygonaceae dominant families. Leaves most commonly plant part infusion preparation. Gastrointestinal hepatobiliary conditions, followed dermatological disorders musculoskeletal conditions treated highest number species. Highest UV reported for Artemisia absinthium (0.65), Rheum webbianum (0.59) RFC is Arnebia benthamii (0.61), Taraxacum officinale (0.59). IFC values are Gynecological (0.99), Muscular joint diseases (0.98) disease categories. Out 59 ethno-biological uses other than values. 8 exotic species, 14 IUCN red list. Conclusion: Due increasing human activity environmental degradation, traditional knowledge on use slowly disappearing regions. promotion transmission requires immediate action. order boost economic development uphold principle biodiversity protection, it also necessary ensure sustainable plants. Keywords; Kashmir, communities, Medicinal plants, Traditional therapies.

Language: Английский

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Unveiling the Indigenous Ethnomedicinal knowledge of Genus Nepeta from Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan DOI Open Access
Muhammad Manzoor, Mushtaq Ahmad, Muhammad Zafar

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Ethnobotany Research and Applications, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 26

Published: Dec. 15, 2023

Background: Medicinal plants have a high value to humans due their medicinal constituents and potential biological consequences. The current study provides valuable insights into the Nepeta genus its significant ethnobotanical worth within rich diversity landscape of division Muzaffarabad. Methods: Ethnomedicinal data was gathered by using questionnaire group discussion method. Group discussions were carried out in local dialect facilitate clear communication with populations. quantitative metrics applied data, such as use (UV), relative frequency citation (RFC), informant’s consensus factor (ICF). Results: members are mostly distributed subtropical alpine zone. A total 22 recorded area. These extensively used communities for treatment nine major disease categories. most frequently remedy is decoction (38.46%). Therophyte microphylls dominant life leaf forms, respectively. Among plants, herbs (100%) populations Kashmir, whereas leaves (44.4%) various ailments. Additionally, highest ICF calculated cold fever category (0.89). Conclusions: exhibits therapeutic properties that promising several kinds disorders; however, clinical research required confirm preclinical results. Incorporating conservation strategies while providing basic amenities residents will help restoration flora Keywords: Ailments, Ethnobotanical uses, Lamiaceae, Nepeta, Western Himalayas

Language: Английский

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Gendered ethnobotanical practices and their influence on livelihoods: Non-Timber Forest Product collection around Ayubia National Park DOI Creative Commons

Mehwish Zaman,

Asma Jabeen, Muhammad Waheed

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Trees Forests and People, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100752 - 100752

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Indigenous traditional knowledge and ethnobotanical flora: a quantitative assessment of medicinal flora of Fateh Pur Thakyala, Azad Jammu, and Kashmir, Pakistan DOI Creative Commons
Shakeel Sabir, N. Raja, Rahmatullah Qureshi

et al.

Journal of Ecology and Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 48

Published: Aug. 21, 2024

Background:The current study is the first quantitative ethnobotanical evaluation of Fateh Pur Thakyala, an unexplored area Azad Kashmir, Pakistan.The exploration and quantification knowledge among people mainly focused during field survey.The likely focuses on documenting preserving indigenous practices related to medicinal plants in region.A total 70 informants (45 males 25 females) selected randomly collect data were interviewed using semi structured questionnaire.The like demographic characteristics informants, methods preparation, life form, modes application, parts used, ethnomedicinal uses was documented.The indices including relative frequency citation (RFC), use value (UV), informant consensus factor (ICF), fidelity level (FL), for plant part (CPP), rank order priority (ROP), percentage respondent (PRK), applied analyze collected data.Furthermore, primary also compared with fifteen papers published from adjoining areas by Jaccard index (JI). Results:The reported 135 medicinally important species belonging 115 genera 54 families.The dominating family Asteraceae (14 sp.), followed Fabaceae (11 Rosaceae Lamiaceae (8 Moraceae (5 Solanaceae, Cyperaceae, Euphorbiaceae (4 sp.) Poaceae, Sapindaceae, Rhamnaceae, Mrytaceae, Malvaceae (3 each.The revealed that there small differences usage different herbaceous form (79 used as herbal medicines shrubs (23 trees (33 sp.).The comparative novelty their JI 13 novel which not earlier this region.Conclusions: Local inhabitants still prioritize effective way treat a wide variety ailments.Elders health practitioners are well aware about plants, but young much interested practices.Thus, valuable verge decline.The overexploitation seasonal fires major threats flora area.

Language: Английский

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