Ethno-botany of medicinal plants by Mobarakeh’s people (Isfahan)
Journal Title: Journal of Herbal Drugs - Year 2013, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Background and aim: From long time ago, traditional medicine was integrated with popular culture and various aspects of treatment have been allocated to it. At the present time, the use rate of this method depends on people’s belief and recognition. Experimental: The research was conducted in the region Mobarakeh, Iran, in order to identify the priorities for application of medicinal plants by indigenous people. Results & Discussion: The results showed the more use of plants is in the field of gastrointestinal problems with frequency 17% and 53 used plant species. About 20 plant species were used for relieving diarrhea by indigenous people. Application frequency of effective plants on skin and hair was about 14% which eight plant species from 32 species were used for removing facial burble. Frequency of use as anti-inflammatory and anti-infection was about 11 % with 12 plant species. Frequency of effective application on circulatory system was 9% (eight medicinal plants). Frequency of use as urinary tract and kidneys was about 8% with 12 herb species. Effective applications of plants on endocrine problems, neurological problems and respiratory problems were seven, six and five percent. Medicinal plants also the effect on oral, dental and muscle problems respectively were three and two percent respectively. Industrial and practical recommendations: Examinations showed that most use of medicinal plants in the area is to remove digestive problems. Also, awareness of these applications can be a policy for obtaining the new drug applications of these plants which has never been reported in available sources.
Authors and Affiliations
Shaahin Mardani-Nejhad; Mansoureh Vazirpour
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