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Ethnobotanical Studies in Uttar Pradesh
Ethnobotanial Healthcare Management Practices in Uttar PradeshEthnophytotherapeutics and Crude Drug Formulations of Tharu Tribal Community
The Ethnobotany is an important and valid discipline of science. First chapter of the book describes the concept, relevance, scope, objectives, role of Ethnobotany in the development of Ayurveda and provides up-to-date review of literature on ethnobotanical healthcare management practices in India and abroad. Second chapter provide information about vegetational composition, forest and flora of Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, the Tharu tribal community, and 16 photographs to help to understand the way of life, tradition and culture of the Tharus. Third chapter of the book provides complete information about 247 plant taxa and about 750 crude drug formulations used by the Tharu tribal community of Uttar Pradesh. The book also contains 48 photographs for the identification of important medicinal plants used as therapeutic agents by the Tharus and about 400 references throughout the globe. This book is an essential reference guide for students, researchers and scientists working in the field of Ethnobotany, Phytodiversity, Medicinal Plants, Traditional Healthcare management practices, Ayurveda, Herbal healthcare professionals and anyone interested in plants and plant based medicines.
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Ethnomedicinal Uses of Tree Species by Tharu Tribes in the Himalayan Terai Region of India
ABSTRACT
The present investigation aimed at documenting medicinally important species of trees used
by Tharu tribe in the Himalayan Terai region of India. Out of 204 tree species belonging to 143
genera and 50 families reported in this study, uses of 148 species have been recorded from this
region for the first time. Twenty nine leguminous species belonging to 16 genera are most
commonly used by tribal people of the region. Eight species of Ficus are used in different diseases.
About 75% of total tree species of medicinal uses have been found in wild habitat while the
remaining species are cultivated. It has been noticed that bark is one of the frequently utilized
plant parts by the tribe. In such diseases as diarrhoea, skin problems, dysentery, fever, ulcer,
rheumatism, wounds, diabetes, respiratory and gastrointestinal problems, more than one plant
species are used. Over all, more than 86 health-related issues are bing cured utilizing
ethnomedicinally important tree species. It has also been observed that the majority of youth in
Tharu tribe are very less aware of their ethnic knowledge and are also not so much interested in
such learning. Thus, a precise documentation of these information with traditional knowledge base
from the ethnic people has great relevance for the human welfare. The study suggests the need for
training local people for sustainable utilization of these plant resources and their proper
conservation. The youth should be encouraged learning to sustain their ethnic wisdom which would
also help creating employment among local inhabitants.
Biodiversity and Indigenous Uses of Medicinal Plant in the Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandauli District, Uttar Pradesh
Conventional medicines are very important part of Indian culture. In this study the outcome of two-year study of ethnomedicinal uses of plants in Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary (CPWLS) and nearby area is reported. Information related to different plants which are used by local community in the treatment of many common diseases and well-being in the area was collected. Data on the use of medicinal plants were collected using structured interview of about 122 participants and thorough observations and conversations with local communities. Approximately 100 plants belonging to 43 families used by the local healers were reported in this study. The plant species with the highest fidelity level (Fl) were Holarrhena antidysenterica, Lawsonia inermis, Gymnema sylvestre, Dalbergia sissoo, Cassia fistula Linn., Butea monosperma (Lam.) Kuntze., Boerhaavia diffusa Linn., Albizia lebbeck Benth., Aegle marmelos Correa., Sphaeranthus indicus Linn., and Solanum surattense Burm. f. The most frequent ailments reported were hepatitis, jaundice, constipation, and skin and urinary problems. The parts of the plants most frequently used were fruit, roots, and whole plants (17%) followed by leaves (16%) and bark (15%). This study presents new research efforts and perspectives on the search for new drugs based on local uses of medicinal plants.
Uses of some threatened and potential ethnomedicinal plants among the tribals of Uttar Pradesh and Uttrakhand in India
The Convention on Biological Diversity (C.B.D) recognizes the sovereign right of each country over their biodiversity. It is therefore necessary for both the developing and developed countries to strengthen their scientific capabilities to ensure this sovereignty. The knowledge of flora and vegetation of any country is essentially required for proper documentation, evaluation of biodiversity's wealth, prioritization of threatened plant species and their conservation for future sustainable utilization in human welfare. Further, in order to monitor and manage the biodiversity, a systemic and thorough knowledge of the structural and functional aspects of various ecosystems is also highly required.Indigenous Utilization and Potential of Medicinal Plants in the Phulpur Tehsil of Allahabad District, India
Abstract: Medicinal plants are viewed as a possible bridge between sustainable economic development, affordable health care and conservation of biodiversity. The present paper deals with the enumeration of 28 medicinally important plants frequently used by local communities of Phulpur tehsil of Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh for the treatment of different ailments such as cold, cough, fever and gastro-intestinal disorders etc. The knowledge of local people about the indigenous plants used for medicinal purposes was collected through personal interview and group discussion during field trip. It was observed that 72% rural population of Phulpur tehsil were dependent on the indigenous medicinal plants (both wild and cultivated) for the treatment of various diseases and plant parts used most frequently were in the order: leaves>root>seeds>fruit>stem>whole plant> flower while approximately 28% local people expressed several reasons for not using the traditional medicines. It was also found that young people of new generation were not interested in the traditional medicines and according to their opinion the herbal treatment is not effective in comparison to modern system of medicine. This study provides immense scope for the bio-chemical analysis and screening of the active principles of the medicinal plants present in Phulpur tehsil for futuristic growth in the field of drug development.
Traditional uses of medicinal plants for dermatological healthcare management practices by the Tharu tribal community of Utter Pradesh
The aim of present study was to explore and document medicinal plants used for the traditional dermatological healthcare management practices by the the Tharu tribal community of Uttar radesh. The study was conducted during 2000–2004. Information was gathered from 230 informants residing in 46 villages in Terai region of Indo-Nepal boarder using questionnaires; oral interviews and group discussions. Total 92 medicinal plant species were cited for the preparation of 113 crude drug formulations. Voucher specimens of cited plant species were collected and identified as belonging to 82 genera and 49 families. Thirty-nine medicinal plant species were reported for the first time for dermatological healthcare problems from India. The dermatological healthcare problems managed were cut and wounds, ringworm, leprosy, eczema, scabies, leucoderma, boils, carbuncles, pimples, skin blemishes, spots, eruption, and burns etc. The most commonly and popularly used medicinal plant species for management of dermatological healthcare problems in the study area were Curcuma longa L., Azadirachta indica A. Juss and Melia azedarach L. It is concluded that dermatological healthcare management practice in the study area depends largely on wildly growing medicinal plant species. There is an urgent need to properly conserve the medicinal plant species growing in this area for human welfare. There is also need for further phytopharmacological studies to provide scientific explanation for the usages of 57 medicinal plant species for which to the best of our knowledge phytopharmacological literatures are not available.
Medicinal plants as a source of antipyretic agent in Terai region of Utter Pradesh, India.
The aim of the present investigation was identification and documentation of medicinal plants used
as antipyretic agent for the management of different types of fever among the Tharu tribal
community of Uttar Pradesh, India. The study was conducted during 2000–2004 using semistructured,
open-ended questionnaires, informal interviews and group discussions with traditional
healers (Guruwa) and persons having thorough knowledge about plants and plant based remedies.
During present study, 30 phytotherapeutic practices for management of different types of fever
using 32 plant species as antipyretic agent were identified and documented. These species may be
used for the development of new, cheep, and effective antipyretic agent of herbal origin. Further
investigation of these plant species for herbal antipyretic agents will require safety and efficacy
testing. There is an urgent need to formulate suitable conservation strategies for wildly growing
medicinal plants to overcome their depletion from natural resources.
Phytotherapy against hair disorder among Tharu tribes in North eastern Terai belt of Uttar Pradesh
The aim of the present investigation was identification and documentation of medicinal plants used
as antipyretic agent for the management of different types of fever among the Tharu tribal
community of Uttar Pradesh, India. The study was conducted during 2000–2004 using semistructured,
open-ended questionnaires, informal interviews and group discussions with traditional
healers (Guruwa) and persons having thorough knowledge about plants and plant based remedies.
During present study, 30 phytotherapeutic practices for management of different types of fever
using 32 plant species as antipyretic agent were identified and documented. These species may be
used for the development of new, cheep, and effective antipyretic agent of herbal origin. Further
investigation of these plant species for herbal antipyretic agents will require safety and efficacy
testing. There is an urgent need to formulate suitable conservation strategies for wildly growing
medicinal plants to overcome their depletion from natural resources.
Ethnophytomagicotherapeutics among the Tharu tribes in North eastern Terai belt of Uttar Pradesh
The aim of the present investigation was identification and documentation of medicinal plants used
as antipyretic agent for the management of different types of fever among the Tharu tribal
community of Uttar Pradesh, India. The study was conducted during 2000–2004 using semistructured,
open-ended questionnaires, informal interviews and group discussions with traditional
healers (Guruwa) and persons having thorough knowledge about plants and plant based remedies.
During present study, 30 phytotherapeutic practices for management of different types of fever
using 32 plant species as antipyretic agent were identified and documented. These species may be
used for the development of new, cheep, and effective antipyretic agent of herbal origin. Further
investigation of these plant species for herbal antipyretic agents will require safety and efficacy
testing. There is an urgent need to formulate suitable conservation strategies for wildly growing
medicinal plants to overcome their depletion from natural resources.
Folk Botany of Achyranthes aspera in Terai belt of North eastern Uttar Pradesh
The aim of the present investigation was identification and documentation of medicinal plants used
as antipyretic agent for the management of different types of fever among the Tharu tribal
community of Uttar Pradesh, India. The study was conducted during 2000–2004 using semistructured,
open-ended questionnaires, informal interviews and group discussions with traditional
healers (Guruwa) and persons having thorough knowledge about plants and plant based remedies.
During present study, 30 phytotherapeutic practices for management of different types of fever
using 32 plant species as antipyretic agent were identified and documented. These species may be
used for the development of new, cheep, and effective antipyretic agent of herbal origin. Further
investigation of these plant species for herbal antipyretic agents will require safety and efficacy
testing. There is an urgent need to formulate suitable conservation strategies for wildly growing
medicinal plants to overcome their depletion from natural resources.
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Chandauli District of Uttar Pradesh, India
Chandauli district is one of the less studied regions of India for its ethnobotanical values. The present paper synthesizes the first report related to the documentation and conservation of ethnomedicinal plants of Chandauli district and their socio-economic relationship with the forests and its resources.
Ethnobotanical data were collected using semi-structured interviews, field observations, preference and direct matrix ranking with traditional medicine practitioners.
The use of 40 medicinal plants belonging to 27 families was documented in the tribal communities of Chandauli district in India. These species were used in combination of some exotic species such as Foeniculum vulgare, Prosopis spicigera, Crataeva nurvala,Curcuma longa, Punica granatum, Aloe vera, Cocos nucifera, Ocimum sanctum andAllium cepa and some medicinal stones, minerals, salts, etc. Most of the plants (94.6%) were reportedly used to treat human diseases.
Documenting the eroding plants and associated indigenous knowledge can be used as a basis for developing management plans for conservation and sustainable use of medicinal plants in the area. The principal threatening factors reported were deforestation (90%), agricultural expansion (85%) and overgrazing (53%).
Sonebhadra district is one of the less studied regions of India for its ethnobotanical values. The present
paper synthesizes the first report related to the documentation of ethnomedicinal plants of Sonebhadra
district and their infection by foliar fungi. Ethnobotanical data were collected using semi-structured
interviews and field observations. Correct identity of the plants was done with the help of relevant flora.
Fungal organisms were identified on morphotaxonomic bases. The use of 143 medicinal plants
belonging to 56 angiospermic families, by the tribal communities of Sonebhadra district has been
documented. Out of 143 medicinal plants, 31 were found infected by different species of foliar fungi viz.
Pseudocercopsora, Alternaria, Cercospora, Passalora, Corynespora, Mycovellosiella, Veronia and
Dreschslera. Documentation of indigenous knowledge used for cure of different diseases by the tribes
of the area can be used as basis for developing management plans for conservation and sustainable
use of ethnomedicinal plants of the area. The report on foliar fungi infecting medicinal plants may draw
attention of pharmaceutical firms and responsible sectors for proper care of the traditionally used
medicinal wealth of the area.
Wednesday, 2 September 2015
Ethnoveterinary Studies in Uttar Pradesh
Comparative ethnobotanical survey was carried out in 10 local communities distributed in nine districts
of western Uttar-Pradesh province of India. Interviews conducted during winter and summer of 2009-10
proved to be helpful in recording the indigenous knowledge of the study area. A total of 28 edible plant
species collected were mostly consumed in this area. The low cost and almost no side effects of the
ethnobotanical preparations made them adaptable for use by the local communities particularly curing
various ailments affecting their livestock. Therefore documenting and preserving this indigenous
knowledge is urgently needed for developing strategic management plans for conservation and
utilization in a sustainable manner.
A survey in Firozabad District has been done for documented ethanomedicianl plants. About 71 plants
have reported in this manuscript which is used for various diseases. This manuscript is very useful for those who
working with herbal plants.
Purpose
The aim of the present investigation was to document the phytotherapeutic knowledge and veterinary healthcare management practices among the Tharu tribal community of Uttar Pradesh, India and to determine the consensus of such practices, in order to evaluate the potential for new veterinary drugs of herbal origin.
Methods
This study was conducted in 2000–2004 using semistructured, open-ended questionnaires, informal interviews and group discussions with farmers engaged in animal husbandry.
Results
In the present study, 59 phytotherapeutic practices using 48 plant species were documented for management of 18 types of healthcare problems of domesticated animals. Crude drug formulations keep the animal healthy, increase lactation, and reduce estrus interval and puberty period to make them economically more important. There was great agreement among informants regarding phytotherapeutic uses of medicinal plants with factor of informants’ consensus (F IC) value ranging from 0.84 to 1, with an average value of 0.94.
Conclusion
Study reveals that there is great agreement among informants for the usages of Azadirachta indicaA Juss, Bombax ceiba L, Bambusa arundinacea (Retz) Willd, Corianderum sativum L, Cuscuta reflexa Roxb, Datura metal L, Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn, and Parthenium hysterophorus L. These species may be used for the development of new, cheep, effective, and eco-friendly herbal formulations for veterinary healthcare management. Further investigation of these herbal formulations for veterinary healthcare management will require safety and efficacy testing. There is an urgent need to formulate suitable conservation strategies for wildly growing phytotherapeutics to overcome their depletion from natural resources and to make these practices more eco-friendly.
New claims in folk veterinary medicines from Uttar Pradesh, India
Background
In remote areas, folk medicines play a significant role in livestock health care management. The aims of this study were to document folk veterinary medicines of the Uttar Pradesh region and identify promising species for pharmacological studies.
Methods
Fieldwork was conducted over a period of two years in Uttar Pradesh, utilizing the “transect walk” method of participatory rural appraisal (PRA). The data were analyzed through the following techniques: use-value, relative frequency of citation and informant consensus factor (Fic).
Results
This research details the use of 83 medicinal plants used to treat 36 livestock ailments. A total of 91 new medicinal claims were discovered. The ailments are categorized into 11 ailment categories based on certain group of ailments (symptoms/similarities, etc). The Fic values indicate that there was a high degree of consensus among informants regarding how to treat burns, coughs, colds and fevers. The most useful medicinal species, ranked according to their perceived usefulness were: Linum usitatissimum,Saccharum officinarum, Brassica napus, Acacia nilotica, Alocasia macrorrhizos, andCalotropis gigantea. For certain medicinal uses, Ferula asafoetida, Linum usitatissimum,Pandanus tectorius, Brassica juncea, Brassica napus, Madhuca longifolia, Alocasia macrorrhizos and Tagetes erecta were also frequently cited for cures with a Fic value of over 3.00. In remedy preparations, the leaves were the most frequently used plant part (22 instances) and most of the preparations were in the form of crushed plant parts, leaves or otherwise. Herbs were the most frequently used source of medicine (43), followed by trees (21) and shrubs (17%).
Conclusions
Those plants which received high relative frequency citation (Fic) values may prove useful for pharmacological studies in new drug development projects, especially Ferula asafoetida (used for flatulence), Linum usitatissimum (a galactagogue), Pandanus tectorius (used for estrus regulation/preparation for breeding), Brassica juncea (to cure infections of the tail), Brassica napus (also to cure infections of the tail), Madhuca longifolia (to cure maggots in the hoof), Alocasia macrorrhizos (for estrus regulation) andTagetes erecta (for otitis).
Tuesday, 11 August 2015
Ethnobotany and wild food
An ethnobotanical inventory was conducted in the rural areas of Kannauj districts, Uttar Pradesh during 2007 -09 following standard ethnobotanical methods for documentation of underexploited, non-conventional, traditional and indigenous wild vegetables for further studies leading to sustainable utilization of these resources to overcome malnutrition in vegetarian diet. During present study 25 species belonging to 18 families have been documented. Chenopodium album is the most common and popularly used wild vegetable followed by Ipomoea aquatica and Coccinea grandis in the study area. Seven species are reported as wild vegetable for the first time in India. Leaves and young stem are used in majority of the cases. Only 56% wild vegetables used in the study area are easily available, it means 44% wild vegetables are threatened to be lost if not conserved properly. The highly endangered wild vegetables in the study area are Abrus precatorius, Centella asiatica, Dioscorea bulbifera , and Solanum incanum.
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Questionnaire for collecting Ethnomedicinal data during Ethnobotanical Study
Questionnaire:
Information provided by informants will be used for research purposes only
Informants’ consent for the participation in the study:
I..................................................... (name of informant) hereby give my full consent and conscious to participate in this study and declare that to the best of my knowledge the information that I have provided are true, accurate and complete.
Date........................................ (Signature/Thumb impression of Informant)
Informants’ details:
Name................................................................................................
Gender..............................................................................................
Age...................................................................................................
Occupation.........................................................................................
Education..........................................................................................
Location/Residence.............................................................................
Data about medicinal plant and its use:
Plant (Local name).............................................................................
Habit (Tree/ Herb/ Shrub/Climber/…...)
Plant part used...................................................................................
Cultivated/ Wild................................................................................
If cultivated, cultivated for……………………………….....................
If wild, availability in natural resources (easy/ difficulty/ very difficult)
Conservation needs ...........................................................................
Conservation efforts made by Government and local residents………..
Conservation needs ...........................................................................
Conservation efforts made by Government and local residents………..
Method of collection and storage……………………….......................
Name of disease(s) treated……………………………........................
Method of crude drug preparation........................................................
Mode of administration.......................................................................
Dosage .................................................................. .........................
Other uses (if any)…………………………......……...........................
Remarks:
Plant identified as ………………………………………… (Botanical name and family)
Information provided by informants will be used for research purposes only
Signature of Researcher
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
The Ethnobotanical Society: an international home for research and education in ethnobotany
Official name
"The Ethnobotanical Society: an international home for research and education in ethnobotany"
Nick name
Ethnobotanical Society
Purpose and Mission
Our main objective is to promote ethnobotanical research in all aspects of human and plant interaction especially in conservation of nature and natural resources, food security and healthcare services.
The Ethnobotanical Society is a not for profit international professional organization dedicated to the relationships of plants with human cultures worldwide, including past and present relationships between peoples and the plants. We are committed to scholarly research and inclusive relationships with communities and colleagues around the world. The Society will help authors to get their usual work published in existing well known international and local journals that cover ethnobotanical research. However, the Society will offer two publications a peer-reviewed series namely World Ethnobotany Review: an occasional series of the ethnobotanical society and a news letter namely Ethnobotanical News Letter: an official publication of the ethnobotanical society covering news and popular articles to promote peoples knowledge about Ethnobotany.
The Society will organise International Seminars to promote Ethnobotanical research and education.
As a member of The Ethnobotanical Society, you will become part of a community of people interested in the interaction of humans with plants and animals. Our membership includes researchers and scholars in the fields of ethnobotany, students initiating ethnobotanical studies, and interested people from all areas of people and plant interaction. We provide a forum for discussion and publication of research in historical and contemporary ecological knowledge, paleoethnobotany, environmental history and prehistory, cultural and political ecology, and ethnography of natural products.
Membership
Membership is open to anybody interested in Ethnobotany. For more detail please contact ethnobotanygroup@gmail.com.
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