Department of Botany, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan.
Department of Botany, University of Chakwal, Chakwal, 48800, Pakistan.
BMC Complement Med Ther. 2024 Feb 14;24(1):86. doi: 10.1186/s12906-024-04379-4.
This ethnobotanical study in Dunyapur, District Lodhran, Pakistan, focuses on traditional medicinal knowledge, exploring 41 plants across 28 families. The research involves 496 informants from diverse backgrounds, including farmers, herbalists, housewives, teachers, and shopkeepers. The prevalence of herbs (68%) aligns with their accessibility and rapid regrowth, shaping the local medicinal landscape. The study investigates socio-demographic features, emphasizing the importance of considering the community's diverse perspectives.
The research employs quantitative ethnobotanical data analysis, introducing various indices like PPV, FUV, FIV, RFC, UV, and RI. The analysis of plant growth habits underscores the dominance of herbs, and the method of preparation evaluation identifies decoction as the most common (23%). Leaves (27%) are the most utilized plant part, and Resedaceae stands out with the highest FUV (0.38). FIV highlights the ecological and cultural significance of Poaceae, Boraginaceae, Fabaceae, and Solanaceae.
The RFC values range from 0.016 to 0.032, with Cucumis melo having the highest value (0.032), indicating its frequent citation and cultural significance. The study reveals specific plants like Melia azedarach, Peganum harmala and Salvadora oleoides with high PR values for skin issues, reflecting their widespread acceptance and effectiveness. Oligomeris linifolia emerges with the highest UV (0.38), emphasizing its greater significance in local traditional practices. Leptadenia pyrotechnica records the highest RI (9.85), underlining its exceptional importance in the community's traditional pharmacopeia.
The findings offer a holistic understanding of ethnobotanical knowledge in Dunyapur, emphasizing the role of local contexts and ecological factors in shaping traditional plant uses. The study contributes valuable insights into the diverse practices within the community, laying the foundation for sustainable integration of traditional knowledge into broader healthcare frameworks.
本民族植物学研究在巴基斯坦洛德拉区的邓雅普尔进行，重点关注传统医学知识，研究了 28 个科的 41 种植物。研究涉及来自不同背景的 496 名信息提供者，包括农民、草药医生、家庭主妇、教师和店主。草药的流行率（68%）与它们的可及性和快速再生相一致，塑造了当地的药用景观。研究调查了社会人口特征，强调了考虑社区多样化观点的重要性。
本研究采用定量民族植物学数据分析，引入了各种指数，如 PPV、FUV、FIV、RFC、UV 和 RI。对植物生长习性的分析突出了草药的主导地位，而制备方法评估确定汤剂是最常见的（23%）。叶片（27%）是最常用的植物部位，Resedaceae 以最高的 FUV（0.38）脱颖而出。FIV 突出了 Poaceae、Boraginaceae、Fabaceae 和 Solanaceae 的生态和文化意义。
RFC 值范围从 0.016 到 0.032，Melia azedarach、Peganum harmala 和 Salvadora oleoides 具有最高的 RFC 值（0.032），表明它们被频繁引用和具有文化意义。研究揭示了一些具有高 PR 值的特定植物，如 Melia azedarach、Peganum harmala 和 Salvadora oleoides，用于皮肤问题，反映了它们在当地的广泛接受度和有效性。Oligomeris linifolia 具有最高的 UV（0.38），强调了它在当地传统实践中的更大意义。Leptadenia pyrotechnica 记录了最高的 RI（9.85），强调了它在社区传统药物中的特殊重要性。
研究结果提供了对邓雅普尔民族植物学知识的全面理解，强调了当地背景和生态因素在塑造传统植物用途方面的作用。该研究为社区内的多样化实践提供了有价值的见解，为将传统知识纳入更广泛的医疗保健框架奠定了基础。
