New Otani Chang Fu Gong Hotel Orchid Terrace, New Otani Chang Fu Gong Hotel's elegant coffee shop, will be bringing out a renowned Malaysian chef to prepare buffet dinners with a Southeast Asian flavor in March, i...New Otani Chang Fu Gong Hotel Orchid Terrace, New Otani Chang Fu Gong Hotel's elegant coffee shop, will be bringing out a renowned Malaysian chef to prepare buffet dinners with a Southeast Asian flavor in March, including his special recipe for Curry Shrimps and Tom Yam Goong (Hot展开更多
This study aims to identify medicinal plants traditionally used to treat diseases by local people living in Güce district,north-eastern Turkey.The study was carried out between 2018 and 2021 using a two-part semi...This study aims to identify medicinal plants traditionally used to treat diseases by local people living in Güce district,north-eastern Turkey.The study was carried out between 2018 and 2021 using a two-part semi-structured,open-ended questionnaire with 165 local people.Data were analysed using use-report,frequency of citation,and informant consensus factor.Informants identified 128 vascular medicinal plant taxa belonging to 54 families and 106 genera.The most common plant taxa belong to Rosaceae(16 taxa/12.5%),Asteraceae(12 taxa/9.4%),and Lamiaceae(9 taxa/7%)families.The most frequently used preparation method reported was decoction(39.8%);the most commonly utilized plant parts were leaves(40.3%).Statistical analysis reveals that women in Güce district(df?163,p?0.043<0.05)possess the most traditional knowledge.The highest frequency of citation(61)and use report(92)were recorded for Tilia rubra subsp.caucasica,and the highest informant consensus factors were cited for respiratory system disorders(0.86),digestive system disorders(0.73),and skin disorders(0.71).This study reported nine plant taxa as medicinal plants for the first time,and documented a total of 293 new therapeutic uses.However,the study indicates that the transfer of traditional knowledge to future generations is limited(F?3.355,p?0.020).Action should be taken as soon as possible to preserve existing traditional knowledge and to ensure its transfer to future generations.展开更多
Most people in the world still use medicinal plants to treat and prevent disease.In Anatolia,studies have shown that people have used plants for centuries to treat many diseases.Herbal markets play an important role i...Most people in the world still use medicinal plants to treat and prevent disease.In Anatolia,studies have shown that people have used plants for centuries to treat many diseases.Herbal markets play an important role in the supply of medicinal plants and the transmission of cultural heritage.In this study,we investigated the traditional uses of medicinal plants traded in Kahramanmaras¸herbal markets.We also analyzed the threats that may arise from the use of medicinal plants and the measures that can be taken to protect these plants.For these purposes,ethnomedicinal data were collected using semistructured and open-ended questionnaires of herbalists and local people.Ethnobotanical indices(e.g.,Relative Frequency of Citation,Use Value,Relative Importance,and Informant Consensus Factor)were used to quantify the use and cultural importance of medicinal plants sold at Kahramanmaras¸herbal markets.We identified 62 taxa(11 imported)of plants that are used in traditional folk medicines.The top three plant taxa sold per year by herbalists at Kahramanmaras¸herbal markets are Licorice(Glycyrrhiza glabra;140 kg),Thyme(Thymus sp.;109 kg),and Carob(Ceratonia siliqua;106.5 kg).The plant parts and mode of utilization used most are leaves(28 reports)and infusion(36 reports),respectively.The highest ICF value was detected for endocrine system ailments(0.78),and the next highest two values were lymphatic system(0.75)and respiratory system ailments(0.72).We determined that Urtica dioica,G.glabra,Thymus sp.,Mentha x piperita have widely traditional uses,with high ethnobotanical index values and use reports.In addition,according to IUCN criteria,26 of 62 taxa identified in the research are under threat to various degrees on a global scale.展开更多
The community living around the Cikaniki Area of Gunung Halimun Salak National Park(CAGHSNP)uses various plants to fulfill their needs.Their habits are related to indigenous knowledge of using plants as food,medicine,...The community living around the Cikaniki Area of Gunung Halimun Salak National Park(CAGHSNP)uses various plants to fulfill their needs.Their habits are related to indigenous knowledge of using plants as food,medicine,construction,and household utilities,which dynamic societal changes have not displaced.This study aimed to inventory and update potential plants used as food,medicine,construction,and household utilities by local communities in the Cikaniki area,and measure and analyze their cultural and ethnobotanical value.This study objected to five hamlets in the Cikaniki at Malasari Village,Nanggung District,Bogor Regency,West Java,Indonesia.The quantitative analysis was calculated based on the Informant Consensus Factor,Fidelity Level,and Use Value.We analyzed the qualitative data based on the data collection through observation,interviews,and documentation from informants and respondents in five hamlets.The study recorded 199 plant species from 75 families used by the community of CA-GHSNP.The most utilized species in Cikaniki were Staurogyne elongata,Caryota mitis,Blumea balsamifera,Castanopsis argentea,Pilea melastomoides,and Piper betle.There are 72 species of plants used as food,122species for medicinal purposes,and 50 species of plants used for construction and household utilities.The potential plant species in the CA-GHSNP,their utilization categories,and recommendation for conservation strategy are discussed.展开更多
Ecosystem services(ES)are the connection between nature and society,and are essential for the well-being of local communities that depend on them.In Ethiopia,church forests and the surrounding agricultural matrix supp...Ecosystem services(ES)are the connection between nature and society,and are essential for the well-being of local communities that depend on them.In Ethiopia,church forests and the surrounding agricultural matrix supply numerous ES.However,the ES delivered by both land use types have not yet been assessed simultaneously.Here we surveyed both church forests and their agricultural matrices,aiming to quantify,compare and unravel the drivers underlying tree-based ES supply,density and multifunctionality.We found that almost all church forests and half of the agricultural matrices provided high ES densities.ES multifunctionality was higher in the agricultural matrices,suggesting that people deliberately conserve or plant multifunctional tree species.Furthermore,the supply of all categories of ES was positively correlated with church forest age(p-value<0.001)in the agricultural matrix,while the extent of church forest was positively correlated with the density of all categories ecosystem services score in the church forests(p-value<0.001).Our results can be used to prioritize conservation efforts at sites that provide high levels of ES supply,ES density and ES multifunctionality,and to prioritize restoration efforts at sites with low levels thereof.展开更多
Objective To document the knowledge and the use of indigenous medicinal plants by traditional healers in Baotou,Inner Mongolia,China.Methods Data were collected from 112 randomly-selected interviewees using semistruct...Objective To document the knowledge and the use of indigenous medicinal plants by traditional healers in Baotou,Inner Mongolia,China.Methods Data were collected from 112 randomly-selected interviewees using semistructured interviews in wild herbal plant collected from 2007 to 2010.The data from the interviewees were analyzed with two quantitative tools.With the informant consensus factor,the information homology was evaluated and with the fidelity level the most important species from the categories were found.Results One hundred and fifty-two species belonging to 112 genera in 48 families with medicinal values were recorded.The reported medicinal plants species were used to treat 63 kinds of diseases.And the medicinal plants in this district possessed significant potentials for their pharmacological activities in the context of ethnopharmacological knowledge,especially in the treatments of gastrointestinal,dermatological,and cardiovascular diseases.Conclusion In this work,152 medicinal plants with their ethnopharmacological information are reported.This study demonstrates that many species play an important role in healing practices among inhabitants from Baotou.More ethnopharmacological information of Mongolian medicinal plants should be gathered and documented in further studies,which is a fundamental step toward developing efficacious natural drugs for various diseases.展开更多
Introduction:Restoring the degraded sites with vegetation cover is an optimal solution to mitigate environmental disasters.Starting from the 1980s,donor-assisted land rehabilitation activities were taking place in Teh...Introduction:Restoring the degraded sites with vegetation cover is an optimal solution to mitigate environmental disasters.Starting from the 1980s,donor-assisted land rehabilitation activities were taking place in Tehulederi District,South Wollo,Ethiopia.Meanwhile,majority of the forests were destroyed;part of the problem was associated with the top-down approach of forest management.The challenge is,therefore,to find a system of management that can enhance the combined effect of both the community and the state.The community forestry(i.e.a forest development activity which is practiced and managed collectively by the community members on their communal land)is one such alternative.The objectives of the study were to(1)examine the views and attitudes of local people towards community versus state forests governance and(2)evaluate the management practices implemented in the community versus state forestry and their implications on the forest status and the livelihood of local people.Methods:A structured questionnaire consisting of closed-and open-ended questions was developed to collect quantitative data from randomly selected households.Moreover,key informant interviews and focus group discussions were conducted to gather qualitative data.Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression were used to analyze and interpret the quantitative data.The data obtained through key informant interviews and focus group discussions were synthesized and narrated using a qualitative method.Results:Several socioeconomic variables significantly affected the views and attitudes of local people towards community versus state forests governance.Generally,local people had positive views and attitudes towards the community forestry.Over 83%of the respondents agreed to accept and practice community forestry.In contrast,about 70%of the respondents had negative views and attitudes towards the state forestry.The positive views and attitudes of local people towards the community forestry may be connected with the perceived benefits(e.g.infrastructure development,source of medicinal plants,wood products,and source of fodder)and the values(e.g.aesthetic and recreational)that local people expect from the community forest.However,the negative views and attitudes of local people towards the state forestry could be attributed to the fact that the community may have limited access to forests when they are exclusively managed by the government.Moreover,such forest management may aggravate antagonistic relationship between the government and local people and be manifested as forest use conflicts.The results obtained from key informant interviews and focus group discussions suggested that the community forest had a better status than the state forest.This may have resulted from the relative advantage of the community forestry to make better use of the community forest,manage it more sustainability,and contribute more equitably to satisfy local livelihoods than does the state forestry.The respondents also illustrated the dependence of local people on forests,utilization,protection,management,and silvicultural schemes implemented in the community versus state forests.Conclusions:The findings emphasize the importance of collective decisions in forest management and governance.The intervention for a legal framework and institutional development particularly through formal recognition of local people’s ownership and right over the use of forests is indispensable towards sustainable forestry.展开更多
文摘New Otani Chang Fu Gong Hotel Orchid Terrace, New Otani Chang Fu Gong Hotel's elegant coffee shop, will be bringing out a renowned Malaysian chef to prepare buffet dinners with a Southeast Asian flavor in March, including his special recipe for Curry Shrimps and Tom Yam Goong (Hot
文摘This study aims to identify medicinal plants traditionally used to treat diseases by local people living in Güce district,north-eastern Turkey.The study was carried out between 2018 and 2021 using a two-part semi-structured,open-ended questionnaire with 165 local people.Data were analysed using use-report,frequency of citation,and informant consensus factor.Informants identified 128 vascular medicinal plant taxa belonging to 54 families and 106 genera.The most common plant taxa belong to Rosaceae(16 taxa/12.5%),Asteraceae(12 taxa/9.4%),and Lamiaceae(9 taxa/7%)families.The most frequently used preparation method reported was decoction(39.8%);the most commonly utilized plant parts were leaves(40.3%).Statistical analysis reveals that women in Güce district(df?163,p?0.043<0.05)possess the most traditional knowledge.The highest frequency of citation(61)and use report(92)were recorded for Tilia rubra subsp.caucasica,and the highest informant consensus factors were cited for respiratory system disorders(0.86),digestive system disorders(0.73),and skin disorders(0.71).This study reported nine plant taxa as medicinal plants for the first time,and documented a total of 293 new therapeutic uses.However,the study indicates that the transfer of traditional knowledge to future generations is limited(F?3.355,p?0.020).Action should be taken as soon as possible to preserve existing traditional knowledge and to ensure its transfer to future generations.
文摘Most people in the world still use medicinal plants to treat and prevent disease.In Anatolia,studies have shown that people have used plants for centuries to treat many diseases.Herbal markets play an important role in the supply of medicinal plants and the transmission of cultural heritage.In this study,we investigated the traditional uses of medicinal plants traded in Kahramanmaras¸herbal markets.We also analyzed the threats that may arise from the use of medicinal plants and the measures that can be taken to protect these plants.For these purposes,ethnomedicinal data were collected using semistructured and open-ended questionnaires of herbalists and local people.Ethnobotanical indices(e.g.,Relative Frequency of Citation,Use Value,Relative Importance,and Informant Consensus Factor)were used to quantify the use and cultural importance of medicinal plants sold at Kahramanmaras¸herbal markets.We identified 62 taxa(11 imported)of plants that are used in traditional folk medicines.The top three plant taxa sold per year by herbalists at Kahramanmaras¸herbal markets are Licorice(Glycyrrhiza glabra;140 kg),Thyme(Thymus sp.;109 kg),and Carob(Ceratonia siliqua;106.5 kg).The plant parts and mode of utilization used most are leaves(28 reports)and infusion(36 reports),respectively.The highest ICF value was detected for endocrine system ailments(0.78),and the next highest two values were lymphatic system(0.75)and respiratory system ailments(0.72).We determined that Urtica dioica,G.glabra,Thymus sp.,Mentha x piperita have widely traditional uses,with high ethnobotanical index values and use reports.In addition,according to IUCN criteria,26 of 62 taxa identified in the research are under threat to various degrees on a global scale.
文摘The community living around the Cikaniki Area of Gunung Halimun Salak National Park(CAGHSNP)uses various plants to fulfill their needs.Their habits are related to indigenous knowledge of using plants as food,medicine,construction,and household utilities,which dynamic societal changes have not displaced.This study aimed to inventory and update potential plants used as food,medicine,construction,and household utilities by local communities in the Cikaniki area,and measure and analyze their cultural and ethnobotanical value.This study objected to five hamlets in the Cikaniki at Malasari Village,Nanggung District,Bogor Regency,West Java,Indonesia.The quantitative analysis was calculated based on the Informant Consensus Factor,Fidelity Level,and Use Value.We analyzed the qualitative data based on the data collection through observation,interviews,and documentation from informants and respondents in five hamlets.The study recorded 199 plant species from 75 families used by the community of CA-GHSNP.The most utilized species in Cikaniki were Staurogyne elongata,Caryota mitis,Blumea balsamifera,Castanopsis argentea,Pilea melastomoides,and Piper betle.There are 72 species of plants used as food,122species for medicinal purposes,and 50 species of plants used for construction and household utilities.The potential plant species in the CA-GHSNP,their utilization categories,and recommendation for conservation strategy are discussed.
基金flnancial support from VLIR-UOS,Belgium through the VLIR-IUC Interuniversity cooperation with Bahir Dar University,Ethiopia(BDU-IUC)
文摘Ecosystem services(ES)are the connection between nature and society,and are essential for the well-being of local communities that depend on them.In Ethiopia,church forests and the surrounding agricultural matrix supply numerous ES.However,the ES delivered by both land use types have not yet been assessed simultaneously.Here we surveyed both church forests and their agricultural matrices,aiming to quantify,compare and unravel the drivers underlying tree-based ES supply,density and multifunctionality.We found that almost all church forests and half of the agricultural matrices provided high ES densities.ES multifunctionality was higher in the agricultural matrices,suggesting that people deliberately conserve or plant multifunctional tree species.Furthermore,the supply of all categories of ES was positively correlated with church forest age(p-value<0.001)in the agricultural matrix,while the extent of church forest was positively correlated with the density of all categories ecosystem services score in the church forests(p-value<0.001).Our results can be used to prioritize conservation efforts at sites that provide high levels of ES supply,ES density and ES multifunctionality,and to prioritize restoration efforts at sites with low levels thereof.
基金Chinese National Natural Science Foundation (81060372)Key Project of Chinese Ministry of Education (211033)
文摘Objective To document the knowledge and the use of indigenous medicinal plants by traditional healers in Baotou,Inner Mongolia,China.Methods Data were collected from 112 randomly-selected interviewees using semistructured interviews in wild herbal plant collected from 2007 to 2010.The data from the interviewees were analyzed with two quantitative tools.With the informant consensus factor,the information homology was evaluated and with the fidelity level the most important species from the categories were found.Results One hundred and fifty-two species belonging to 112 genera in 48 families with medicinal values were recorded.The reported medicinal plants species were used to treat 63 kinds of diseases.And the medicinal plants in this district possessed significant potentials for their pharmacological activities in the context of ethnopharmacological knowledge,especially in the treatments of gastrointestinal,dermatological,and cardiovascular diseases.Conclusion In this work,152 medicinal plants with their ethnopharmacological information are reported.This study demonstrates that many species play an important role in healing practices among inhabitants from Baotou.More ethnopharmacological information of Mongolian medicinal plants should be gathered and documented in further studies,which is a fundamental step toward developing efficacious natural drugs for various diseases.
文摘Introduction:Restoring the degraded sites with vegetation cover is an optimal solution to mitigate environmental disasters.Starting from the 1980s,donor-assisted land rehabilitation activities were taking place in Tehulederi District,South Wollo,Ethiopia.Meanwhile,majority of the forests were destroyed;part of the problem was associated with the top-down approach of forest management.The challenge is,therefore,to find a system of management that can enhance the combined effect of both the community and the state.The community forestry(i.e.a forest development activity which is practiced and managed collectively by the community members on their communal land)is one such alternative.The objectives of the study were to(1)examine the views and attitudes of local people towards community versus state forests governance and(2)evaluate the management practices implemented in the community versus state forestry and their implications on the forest status and the livelihood of local people.Methods:A structured questionnaire consisting of closed-and open-ended questions was developed to collect quantitative data from randomly selected households.Moreover,key informant interviews and focus group discussions were conducted to gather qualitative data.Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression were used to analyze and interpret the quantitative data.The data obtained through key informant interviews and focus group discussions were synthesized and narrated using a qualitative method.Results:Several socioeconomic variables significantly affected the views and attitudes of local people towards community versus state forests governance.Generally,local people had positive views and attitudes towards the community forestry.Over 83%of the respondents agreed to accept and practice community forestry.In contrast,about 70%of the respondents had negative views and attitudes towards the state forestry.The positive views and attitudes of local people towards the community forestry may be connected with the perceived benefits(e.g.infrastructure development,source of medicinal plants,wood products,and source of fodder)and the values(e.g.aesthetic and recreational)that local people expect from the community forest.However,the negative views and attitudes of local people towards the state forestry could be attributed to the fact that the community may have limited access to forests when they are exclusively managed by the government.Moreover,such forest management may aggravate antagonistic relationship between the government and local people and be manifested as forest use conflicts.The results obtained from key informant interviews and focus group discussions suggested that the community forest had a better status than the state forest.This may have resulted from the relative advantage of the community forestry to make better use of the community forest,manage it more sustainability,and contribute more equitably to satisfy local livelihoods than does the state forestry.The respondents also illustrated the dependence of local people on forests,utilization,protection,management,and silvicultural schemes implemented in the community versus state forests.Conclusions:The findings emphasize the importance of collective decisions in forest management and governance.The intervention for a legal framework and institutional development particularly through formal recognition of local people’s ownership and right over the use of forests is indispensable towards sustainable forestry.
