Objective:To report the indigenous people's uses of plants from a multidimensional perspective in a remote area where strong ethnobotanical cultural practices prevail. Methods:An ethnobotanical survey was conducte...Objective:To report the indigenous people's uses of plants from a multidimensional perspective in a remote area where strong ethnobotanical cultural practices prevail. Methods:An ethnobotanical survey was conducted in the field during 2014-2016. Ethnobotanical data were gathered from 182 informants through oral interviews and semi-structured questionnaires. The distribution of plants was explored using both descriptive and graphical methods. Further,a Multinomial Logit Specification was applied to find out the probability of the occurrence of diverse utilization of plants in multipurpose domains. Results:The study identified 202 plant species distributed among 71 families and 156 genera. Ethnobotanical data indicate that there are more medicinal(36.96%) uses of plants as compared to all other use categories. The output from the Multinomial Logit Specifications(MLS) model reveals that perennial and non-woody plants are exploited more for medicinal and food uses than annual and woody plants. In the context of ethnomedicinal uses,aerial plant parts particularly leaves are more extensively used for the preparation of herbal recipes as compared to underground parts. Conclusions:The results of the study emphasize the need to create awareness among the local communities about the conservation status of plant species in order to maintain a sustainable resource of plant-derived materials into the future. The novel econometric approach employed in this study adds a new insightful methodology to the existing body of literature in the field of ethnobotany. We strongly recommend conservation measures,alongside phytochemical and pharmacological studies on the useful plant species identified in this study in order to ensure their sustainable and effective utilization.展开更多
Polygonatum verticillatum(Linn.)All.syn.Convallaria verticillata Linn.is a valuable medicinal plant,distributed in the temperate Himalaya at the elevations 2400 to 2800 m.It is a perennial rhizomatous herb and contain...Polygonatum verticillatum(Linn.)All.syn.Convallaria verticillata Linn.is a valuable medicinal plant,distributed in the temperate Himalaya at the elevations 2400 to 2800 m.It is a perennial rhizomatous herb and contains various pharmacologically important secondary metabolites among which the most important areα-bulnesene,linalyl acetate,eicosadienoic,pentacosane,piperitone,docasane,diosgenin,santonin and calarene.It also possesses antimalarial,antipyretic,anti-inflammatory,anticonvulsant,lipoxygenase,urease inhibition,diuretic,tracheorelaxant,antidiarrheal,antispasmodic,antinociceptive,antifungal,antibacterial and bronchodilator activities.The plant also got importance in traditional systems of medicine due to its broad therapeutic potential especially of its rhizome.But in the past few years,over exploitation of plant parts caused the decline in the frequency of this species due to which it became threatened,endangered and vulnerable in different parts of the world.So efforts are being made in certain regions of the world for both ex-situ and in-situ conservation.This paper briefly reviewed the botanical,traditional,phytochemical,pharmacological and conservation related aspects of this plant.展开更多
Although oxidation reactions are crucial for life,they can also be damaging to cells and tissues,causing variety of chronic ailments like,aging,cancer,autoimmune problems,cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disorders...Although oxidation reactions are crucial for life,they can also be damaging to cells and tissues,causing variety of chronic ailments like,aging,cancer,autoimmune problems,cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disorders etc.Redox protective systems are present in body for general immunization against free radicals,which can be supported by antioxidants that we take in our daily diet.Natural antioxidants such as flavonoids,hydrolysable tannins,coumarins,xanthones,phenolics,terpenoids,ascorbic acid,carotenoids and proanthocyanins are found in various plant products,including fruits,leaves,seeds oils,and juices.This review gives a brief account of research reports on fruits and vegetables which provide free radical scavenging compounds to the body.展开更多
Moringa oleifera,rightly called as the miracle tree,is the extensively grown and highly valuable species of Moringaceae family.The tree has a pantropical distribution with nativity to Indian subcontinent.Nutritionally...Moringa oleifera,rightly called as the miracle tree,is the extensively grown and highly valuable species of Moringaceae family.The tree has a pantropical distribution with nativity to Indian subcontinent.Nutritionally and therapeutically,it is a highly valued plant.Vitamins,proteins,β-carotene,aminoacids and various phenolics such as β-sitosterol,caffeoylquinic acid,kaempferol,quercetin and zeatin with potential for nutritional and therapeutic applications are enriched in different plant parts.Different plant parts of this plant such as roots,leaves,bark,flowers,fruit of immature pods and seeds possess a number of therapeutic properties such as diuretic,antipyretic,antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,antihypertensive,antitumor,antiulcer,antispasmodic,antidiabetic,cholesterol lowering,hepatoprotective and antimicrobial activities,and are being operational in various traditional medicine system for curing different health problems.Moringa is higly beneficial in depression,malnutrition,general weakness and osteoporosis.The present review is intended to emphasize the phytochemical constitution,traditional medicinal uses along pharmacological properties with the purpose to create public awareness regarding therapeutic and nutritive potential of this multipurpose tree as well as to facilitate the pharmacists and the researchers to fill the gap by exploring novel therapeutic compounds that will,of course,be in favor of humanity.展开更多
文摘Objective:To report the indigenous people's uses of plants from a multidimensional perspective in a remote area where strong ethnobotanical cultural practices prevail. Methods:An ethnobotanical survey was conducted in the field during 2014-2016. Ethnobotanical data were gathered from 182 informants through oral interviews and semi-structured questionnaires. The distribution of plants was explored using both descriptive and graphical methods. Further,a Multinomial Logit Specification was applied to find out the probability of the occurrence of diverse utilization of plants in multipurpose domains. Results:The study identified 202 plant species distributed among 71 families and 156 genera. Ethnobotanical data indicate that there are more medicinal(36.96%) uses of plants as compared to all other use categories. The output from the Multinomial Logit Specifications(MLS) model reveals that perennial and non-woody plants are exploited more for medicinal and food uses than annual and woody plants. In the context of ethnomedicinal uses,aerial plant parts particularly leaves are more extensively used for the preparation of herbal recipes as compared to underground parts. Conclusions:The results of the study emphasize the need to create awareness among the local communities about the conservation status of plant species in order to maintain a sustainable resource of plant-derived materials into the future. The novel econometric approach employed in this study adds a new insightful methodology to the existing body of literature in the field of ethnobotany. We strongly recommend conservation measures,alongside phytochemical and pharmacological studies on the useful plant species identified in this study in order to ensure their sustainable and effective utilization.
文摘Polygonatum verticillatum(Linn.)All.syn.Convallaria verticillata Linn.is a valuable medicinal plant,distributed in the temperate Himalaya at the elevations 2400 to 2800 m.It is a perennial rhizomatous herb and contains various pharmacologically important secondary metabolites among which the most important areα-bulnesene,linalyl acetate,eicosadienoic,pentacosane,piperitone,docasane,diosgenin,santonin and calarene.It also possesses antimalarial,antipyretic,anti-inflammatory,anticonvulsant,lipoxygenase,urease inhibition,diuretic,tracheorelaxant,antidiarrheal,antispasmodic,antinociceptive,antifungal,antibacterial and bronchodilator activities.The plant also got importance in traditional systems of medicine due to its broad therapeutic potential especially of its rhizome.But in the past few years,over exploitation of plant parts caused the decline in the frequency of this species due to which it became threatened,endangered and vulnerable in different parts of the world.So efforts are being made in certain regions of the world for both ex-situ and in-situ conservation.This paper briefly reviewed the botanical,traditional,phytochemical,pharmacological and conservation related aspects of this plant.
文摘Although oxidation reactions are crucial for life,they can also be damaging to cells and tissues,causing variety of chronic ailments like,aging,cancer,autoimmune problems,cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disorders etc.Redox protective systems are present in body for general immunization against free radicals,which can be supported by antioxidants that we take in our daily diet.Natural antioxidants such as flavonoids,hydrolysable tannins,coumarins,xanthones,phenolics,terpenoids,ascorbic acid,carotenoids and proanthocyanins are found in various plant products,including fruits,leaves,seeds oils,and juices.This review gives a brief account of research reports on fruits and vegetables which provide free radical scavenging compounds to the body.
文摘Moringa oleifera,rightly called as the miracle tree,is the extensively grown and highly valuable species of Moringaceae family.The tree has a pantropical distribution with nativity to Indian subcontinent.Nutritionally and therapeutically,it is a highly valued plant.Vitamins,proteins,β-carotene,aminoacids and various phenolics such as β-sitosterol,caffeoylquinic acid,kaempferol,quercetin and zeatin with potential for nutritional and therapeutic applications are enriched in different plant parts.Different plant parts of this plant such as roots,leaves,bark,flowers,fruit of immature pods and seeds possess a number of therapeutic properties such as diuretic,antipyretic,antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,antihypertensive,antitumor,antiulcer,antispasmodic,antidiabetic,cholesterol lowering,hepatoprotective and antimicrobial activities,and are being operational in various traditional medicine system for curing different health problems.Moringa is higly beneficial in depression,malnutrition,general weakness and osteoporosis.The present review is intended to emphasize the phytochemical constitution,traditional medicinal uses along pharmacological properties with the purpose to create public awareness regarding therapeutic and nutritive potential of this multipurpose tree as well as to facilitate the pharmacists and the researchers to fill the gap by exploring novel therapeutic compounds that will,of course,be in favor of humanity.
