Search Results for : Ethnic communities
Medicinal plants used against epilepsy by the local communities of Sargodha region, Pakistan
Many plants are claimed to be effective to treat epilepsy, but very little knowledge is available about such plants used by various ethnic communities in Pakistan. This study presents the first report on the ethnobomedicinal knowledge among the local communities of Sargodha region, Pakistan in this regards by using quantitative ethnobotanical approaches. 84 aboriginal households […]
Exploration of ethno-botanical uses of major plants species by the local tribal communities of Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh, India
An investigation of ethnomedicinal plants in three districts of Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh, India have been conducted during 2007 to 2012. The indigenous knowledge of local tribes mainly dominated by Kol, Gond and Sahariyas and information regarding native plants used by them have been collected through questionnaire and personal interviews during the field survey. […]
Documentation on ethnomedicinal usages of different Dioscorea species (Yams) amongst the people of Bodoland Territorial Region, Assam, India
Since the beginning of time, people have been using plants as a food source and as a medicine to treat various ailments. The current study aimed to explore and document the medicinal uses of Dioscorea (yams) in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Assam. A survey was conducted among the people residing in four districts of BTR […]
Quorum sensing-inhibition activities of philippine ethnobotanicals against virulence factors in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
The global health issue of antibiotic resistance has brought about the discovery of a promising approach to control bacteria without developing resistant strains through quorum sensing inhibition (QSI) compounds. Among the most promising sources of novel QSI agents are the ethnobotanicals, plants that are utilized by ethnic communities as sources of medicine. Ten ethnobotanicals from […]
Traditional, medicinal and food uses of Pteridophytes of district Mansehra (Pakistan) and their some adjacent areas
Mansehra is one of the floristically rich and most varied districts of Pakistan, gifted with plentiful pteridophytes diversity. Various ethnic communities residing in district Mansehra and its adjacent localities exhibits unique tradition, dialect and culture. They collect pteridophytes from the wild especially for medicinal purposes, general healthcare, food uses and to meet daily life requirements. […]
A checklist of traditional and wild edible phyto-resources sold in the local markets of Kokrajhar, Assam
A study was conducted at six important markets of Kokrajhar, Assam in northeastern India, which are mostly run by local ethnic tribes and rich in wild phyto-resources of various ethno-botanical importances. The study was conducted during 2017-2018 to find out the important edible phyto-resources which are consumed daily by the local people of Kokrajhar. Regular […]
Medicinal folk recipes and conservation status of gymnospermic flora for livelihood security of Malam Jabba Valley, Hindu Kush Range, Swat, Pakistan
The Malam Jabba Valley, district Swat has a diverse flora with the spectacular scenic beauty and unspoilt nature that attracts tourists across the globe and makes the valley a paradise for the nature and adventure lovers. Floristically the area is located in Hindu Kush Range, dominated by Sino-Japanese type of vegetation. A detailed investigation was […]