A5108023384- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Natural product bioactivities and synthesis
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant Applications
- Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies
- Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies
- Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection
- Botanical Research and Chemistry
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Plant Toxicity and Pharmacological Properties
- Botanical Studies and Applications
- Fungal Biology and Applications
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Food Science and Nutritional Studies
- Traditional and Medicinal Uses of Annonaceae
- Plant-based Medicinal Research
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- African Botany and Ecology Studies
- Phytochemistry and Bioactive Compounds
- Moringa oleifera research and applications
- Nuts composition and effects
National University of Sciences and Technology
2024
Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
2023
University of Peshawar
2018-2021
Ilia State University
2019
BackgroundIn the southern and tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mainly reside Pashtun ethnic cultures that preferably use local plants to combat various health issues. We conducted surveys in this terrain make an inventory used traditionally for treatment diabetes. MethodsA purposive sampling method was applied selection participants; semi-structured interviews were collection data. Voucher specimen each plant species preserved Herbarium Department Botany University Science Technology...
Background: In Kurram district of Pakistan, people use medicinal plants to cure a variety livestock diseases. This study was conducted with the aims document indigenous knowledge used in veterinary practices district.Methods: Ethnoveterinary data were collected through semi-structured interviews 97 participants that purposedly chosen at random locations and quantitatively analyzed using relative frequency citation (RFC) value (UV).Results: total 81 belonging 43 families recorded. Asteraceae...
The residents of remote areas mostly depend on folk knowledge medicinal plants to cure different ailments. present study was carried out document and analyze traditional use regarding the among communities residing in Koh-e-Safaid Range northern Pakistani-Afghan border.A purposive sampling method used for selection informants, information ethnomedicinal collected through semi-structured interviews. data analyzed quantitative indices viz. relative frequency citation, value, family value....
The current study on the traditional use of medicinal plants was carried out from February 2018 to March 2020, in Gokand Valley, District Buner, Pakistan. goal collect, interpret, and evaluate data application plants. Along with comprehensive notes individual species, we calculated Use Value (UV), Relative Frequency Citation (RFC), Report (UR), Fidelity Level (FL), Informant Consensus Factor (FCI), as well Family Importance (FIV). During study, a total 109 species belonging 64 families were...
Background: Medicinal plants and plant-based medicines are extensively used in the healthcare system developing countries. Present research work was carried out to record report ethno-pharmacological comparison of medicinal plant uses two culturally different geographical regions (Kohat Parachinar) located Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Pakistan. Methodology: The survey conducted through a semi-structured questionnaire comprised demographic information traditional knowledge localities. based on...
Background: The non-cultivated edible plants are collected by local people from the surrounding environment and used in various food recipes. relationship of human communities with such has been considered an ecological balance system since ancient times. Much ethnobotanical research proven importance wild for communities, especially emergency like war, famine, drought. Methods: An study was conducted 26 villages/ settlements Lalku Valley, district Swat to document as inhabitants. data using...
Background: The use of plants for different ethnobotanical purposes is a common practice in the remote areas developing countries, particularly reference to human and animal healthcare. For this aim, it important document ethnomedicinal livestock healthcare from unexplored regions. Objective: current study aimed medicinal assess their conservation status. We hypothesized that Central Kurram, due its remoteness maintenance traditions would show distinct differences plant comparison other...
Objective: Medicinal plants are used for treatment of ailments throughout rural and urban areas the world. Such use varies from one region to another is measured using quantitative techniques. The current research which was conducted March October 2015, first explorative study medicinal by inhabitants lower Kurram, Kurram agency, Pakistan. Materials Methods: Field trips were done 20 location information regarding collected locals through semi-structured interviews. Results: A total 52 plant...
The foraging and consumption of wild food plants is a long-standing tradition in many parts the world their importance promoting security has become more widely debated recent years. current study aimed to document, analyze, interpret traditional knowledge non-cultivated vegetables among four Pathan tribes (Alisher Khel, Hadarzai, Haji Umarzai) living Gadoon Valley, Swabi District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, NW Pakistan, evaluate how these practices vary considered tribal communities. A total 104...
Background: This study is the first large-scale medicinal plant survey in herbal markets of seven Districts Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The provides significant catalogue on plants trade, price patterns, routes and utilization.Methods: Based semi structured questionnaires, interviews group discussions with 210 informants (92.86% men 7.14% women) personal observations were conducted.Results: A total 161 species three fungi documented. Among highest Use Value, Allium cepa used as...
Background: This study documented ethnomedicinal importance of wild edible Fruits (WEFs) from the floristic emporium North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. There is good diversity plant species in studied area which are being used for therapeutic purpose a wide range applications. Methods: Ethnomedicinal data was collected through face-to-face interviews and semi-structured questionnaires. Various ethnobotanical indices such as Relative frequency citation (RFC), Use value (UV),...