European ethnobotany, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 20
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2025
Medicinal plants hold immense potential for drug discovery, with indigenous knowledge being crucial their identification and utilization. This study investigated medicinal plant use in rural communities of Lar, Gerash, Lamerd counties, southern Iran. A total 200 respondents from three ethnic groups 27 local were interviewed over a two-year period (2020–2022) the data was analyzed using ethnobotanyR package R software. Quantitative ethnobotanical indices including (FC), (FL), (RFC), (ICF), (UR), (UV), (CI), (CVs), (CV), (FUV), (PPV) calculated. The conservation status assessed based on IUCN Red List. 171 species 53 families documented, Lamiaceae Fabaceae most common. Leaves utilized part preparation medicines. Decoction prevalent method preparation, oral administration common route consumption. Gastrointestinal diseases have highest ICF value. Notably, documented new applications 70 species, expanding region's knowledge. highlights need documenting disseminating traditional knowledge, as it provides fundamental further research efforts.
Язык: Английский
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Ethnobotany Research and Applications, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 28
Опубликована: Янв. 28, 2024
Background: Despite the wisdom of using medicinal plants for various diseases therapies by practitioners Ayurveda and traditional medicine, process documenting this knowledge is untapped to date. The aim present study was record utility used as remedies healers in Dindori, Madhya Pradesh. Methods: Field surveys were conducted from January 2018 December 2019 collect ethnomedicinal data through semi-structured interviews group discussions standard questionnaire. Reported analyzed ethnobotanical indices. All collected plant specimens deposited Herbarium Department Botany, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh future reference. Results: A total 88 species belonging 80 genera 46 families reported during current treatment 65 different categorized into 14 ailment categories. highest ICF 1.0 noted gynecological disorders, hair care male infertility problem. Cynodon dactylon recorded UV FL 33.33 100%, respectively. Among parts, Leaves (40.33%) most commonly healers. Conclusions: Traditional only passed on passing information person oral communication verge extinction. Hence, treasures associated with it must be documented. high use value (UV) fidelity level (FL) should explored further phytochemical pharmacological investigation authenticate indigenous knowledge. Keywords: Quantitative ethnobotany, Ethnomedicinal plants, healers, Pradesh
Язык: Английский
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Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 61, С. 103409 - 103409
Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
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Ethnobotany Research and Applications, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 28
Опубликована: Янв. 28, 2024
Background: Ethnomedicine research employing the positivist paradigm has documented types and benefits of flora fauna used in traditional medicine. However, it failed to explain production ethnomedical knowledge. A multidisciplinary approach provides opportunities for ethnomedicine explore role knowledge sources producing analyze impact modern dominance on existence ethnomedicine. This study aims document Lio's healing practices investigate their transmission methods. Methods: Lio’s people ethnomedicinal data were gathered from seven healers through semi-structured questionnaires. Ethnomedicinal quantitatively analyzed using Use Value (UV) Family Importance (FIV). Qualitative obtained interviews thematic analysis techniques. Results: concludes that Lio possess significant potential terms raw materials Dreams serve as a medium herbalists obtain pass next generation. The younger generation's interest pursuing career declined due modernization healthcare system rural areas. Conclusions: communities Rwenzori region depend lot herbal medicine treat various diseases irrespective availability health care. Keywords: Dreams; Ethnomedicine; Traditional knowledge;
Язык: Английский
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Journal of Ethnobiology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Март 25, 2025
Since the Medieval period, many translators and commentators of Bible encountered difficulties in understanding phrase “dove's dung,” relation to an edible substance, as mentioned Book Kings (i.e., 2 6:25). We re-examine suggestions interpretations used identify dung” a specific plant. Our analysis is based on exhaustive review ecological data, geographic distribution different plants, lexical evidence, edibility, medicinal uses these plants. In literature, following plants had been suggested possibly being dung”: Cicer arienatum ; Ornithogalum umbellatum Bunium elegans Ceratonia siliqua; Tulipa montana; Prosopis farcta . Based all evidence reviewed, we propose that most plausible identification dung.” proposal draws Akkadian names for this species, which are kabut summati (“dove's feces”) zê dung”), conjunction with ecology, distribution, , were same ancient Mesopotamia they today Middle East. All other plant except P. unreliable philological data and/or not native Holy Land unsuitable substitute staple food under siege conditions.
Язык: Английский
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Pharmacological Research - Natural Products, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 100227 - 100227
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
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International Journal of Environmental Health Research, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 18
Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2025
Medicinal plants (MPs) have been valued for their therapeutic properties and are crucial in traditional modern medicine. However, contamination with hazardous substances such as mycotoxins toxic THMs (THMs) poses significant safety concerns. This study quantified the levels of ten commonly used MPs Tehran markets, Iran, assessed carcinogenic non-carcinogenic risks to ensure consumer safety. A total 210 samples were analyzed. THMs, including arsenic (As), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), detected using atomic absorption spectrometry, while aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) ochratoxin (OTA) measured high-performance liquid chromatography. Risk assessments Target Hazard Quotient (THQ), Index (HI), Incremental Lifetime Cancer (ILCR), Total Carcinogenic (TCR) methodologies. Results revealed variability contaminant (p < 0.05). While heavy metal concentrations within safe limits, mycotoxin exposure posed children, a THQ exceeding acceptable limit. Mycotoxin remained below thresholds. To mitigate risks, storing dry, low-humidity environments is recommended prevent fungal growth reduce contamination, emphasizing need stricter measures.
Язык: Английский
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Ethnobotany of mountain regions, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 765 - 772
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
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Ethnobotany of mountain regions, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 2785 - 2794
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
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Ethnobotany of mountain regions, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1901 - 1906
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
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