Owing to a predicted rise in temperature,increase in precipitation and the escalating anthropogenic stresses,the Himalayan ecosystems are the most threatened non-polar regions of the world.In the past,there have been ...Owing to a predicted rise in temperature,increase in precipitation and the escalating anthropogenic stresses,the Himalayan ecosystems are the most threatened non-polar regions of the world.In the past,there have been racing extinctions and range shifts of several life forms in this region,particularly of the plant species.Therefore,consistent qualitative and quantitative records on botanical baseline data on a regular basis are indispensable.The current communication attempts to provide a detailed account on the current state of knowledge and research gaps in floristic studies of Himachal Pradesh,Western Himalaya.Based on an extensive review of more than 140 studies in the form of scientific peer reviewed literature on floristics,medicinal and aromatic plants(MAPs),rare,endangered,threatened and endemic species and ethno-botany,it is revealed that the number of floristic studies in Himachal Pradesh have surged in the past years but studies pertaining to the lower plants remain meagre.Unfortunately,the remote valleys including micro-watersheds lying in the coldarid regions are relatively less studied in terms of available growing stock and population status of MAPs.Depleting traditional ethno-botanical knowledge has been the major concern and,many threatened MAPs need to be accessed globally following IUCN standards.Thus,documentation of the conservation status of key MAPs,setting aside conservation areas around viable populations of threatened species,developing germplasm banks of the priority MAPs and monitoring the impacts of climate change has been suggested.展开更多
Background:Peptic ulcer is a common disease of the gastrointestinal tract often self-treated in Nigeria,par-ticularly among the rural population with various forms of herbal remedies.Aim:The ethno-botanical survey con...Background:Peptic ulcer is a common disease of the gastrointestinal tract often self-treated in Nigeria,par-ticularly among the rural population with various forms of herbal remedies.Aim:The ethno-botanical survey conducted was aimed at collecting and identifying medicinal plants used and sold for the treatment of peptic ulcer in Gwandu emirate,Kebbi State,Nigeria.Methods:Administration of structured questionnaire/interview was employed.Herb sellers around some major towns in Gwandu emirate(Birnin Kebbi,Aliero,Kalgo,Bunza and Jega Local Government Areas)were the respondents.Plant species were photographed and identified from December 2017 to February,2018,Local names,botanical names and families of antiulcer plant as well as the mode of preparation and administration of these plants were also documented.Results:A total of 27 respondents mentioned 16 medicinal plants used,plant parts,mode of preparation and administration.Medicinal plants with high frequently index include Mangifera indica(37.04%),Moringa oliefera(37.04%),Acacia nilotica(33.30%),and Azadirachta indica(29.63%).The plant parts mostly used in antiulcer herbal preparations are the roots,leaves and seeds and are usually administered orally.Conclusion:This documentation showcases the indigenous knowledge and inventory of traditional antiulcer medicinal plants used locally for ulcer treatment in Gwandu emirate,Kebbi State,Nigeria.展开更多
基金United Nations Development Programme and Global Environment Facility for funding the SECURE Himalaya project and Ministry of Environment,Forest & Climate Change,New Delhi and Himachal Pradesh State Forest Department for successfully executing the project。
文摘Owing to a predicted rise in temperature,increase in precipitation and the escalating anthropogenic stresses,the Himalayan ecosystems are the most threatened non-polar regions of the world.In the past,there have been racing extinctions and range shifts of several life forms in this region,particularly of the plant species.Therefore,consistent qualitative and quantitative records on botanical baseline data on a regular basis are indispensable.The current communication attempts to provide a detailed account on the current state of knowledge and research gaps in floristic studies of Himachal Pradesh,Western Himalaya.Based on an extensive review of more than 140 studies in the form of scientific peer reviewed literature on floristics,medicinal and aromatic plants(MAPs),rare,endangered,threatened and endemic species and ethno-botany,it is revealed that the number of floristic studies in Himachal Pradesh have surged in the past years but studies pertaining to the lower plants remain meagre.Unfortunately,the remote valleys including micro-watersheds lying in the coldarid regions are relatively less studied in terms of available growing stock and population status of MAPs.Depleting traditional ethno-botanical knowledge has been the major concern and,many threatened MAPs need to be accessed globally following IUCN standards.Thus,documentation of the conservation status of key MAPs,setting aside conservation areas around viable populations of threatened species,developing germplasm banks of the priority MAPs and monitoring the impacts of climate change has been suggested.
文摘Background:Peptic ulcer is a common disease of the gastrointestinal tract often self-treated in Nigeria,par-ticularly among the rural population with various forms of herbal remedies.Aim:The ethno-botanical survey conducted was aimed at collecting and identifying medicinal plants used and sold for the treatment of peptic ulcer in Gwandu emirate,Kebbi State,Nigeria.Methods:Administration of structured questionnaire/interview was employed.Herb sellers around some major towns in Gwandu emirate(Birnin Kebbi,Aliero,Kalgo,Bunza and Jega Local Government Areas)were the respondents.Plant species were photographed and identified from December 2017 to February,2018,Local names,botanical names and families of antiulcer plant as well as the mode of preparation and administration of these plants were also documented.Results:A total of 27 respondents mentioned 16 medicinal plants used,plant parts,mode of preparation and administration.Medicinal plants with high frequently index include Mangifera indica(37.04%),Moringa oliefera(37.04%),Acacia nilotica(33.30%),and Azadirachta indica(29.63%).The plant parts mostly used in antiulcer herbal preparations are the roots,leaves and seeds and are usually administered orally.Conclusion:This documentation showcases the indigenous knowledge and inventory of traditional antiulcer medicinal plants used locally for ulcer treatment in Gwandu emirate,Kebbi State,Nigeria.
