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Ethno-botanical Survey of Anti-diabetic Medicinal Plants Used by the Santal Tribe of Joypurhat District, Bangladesh

A.H.M. Mahbubur Rahman
Plant Taxonomy Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Traditionally used medicinal plants have been a source of relief in controlling different types of diseases throughout the globe. People living in rural areas of developing countries including Bangladesh rely mainly indigenous medicinal practice to get rid of various diseases. A total of 33 medicinal plants belonging to 28 families and 33 genera were recorded. In the present study was conducted an ethno-botanical survey to collect information about the use of traditional medicinal plants for diabetes treatment by the Santal tribe of Joypurhat District, Bangladesh. This study further strengthened the relationship between indigenous knowledge, ethnomedicinal practices and pharmacology. Therefore, it is suggestive that the survey report on anti-diabetic medicinal plants could be helpful and useful in finding newer anti-diabetic drugs.

Keywords: Anti-diabetic Medicinal Plants, Indigenous Uses, Santals, Joypurhat, Bangladesh

Location: Akkelpur is an Upazilla of Joypurhat District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-07-2013

End Date: 00-06-2014

Program Area: Development of Host and Medicinal Plants

Commodity: Medicinal Plants

Objectives:

In view of its medical importance, the present study was focused to know the traditional medicinal plants wealth that is being used by the tribal people of the study area against diabetes.

Methodology:

Study Area Akkelpur is an Upazilla of Joypurhat District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Akkelpur is located at 24°58′30″N 89°01′15″E 24.9750°N 89.0208°E with a total area of 139.47 km². It is the smallest Upazila in Joypurhat Zila. As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Akkelpur has a population of 126,046, with it has 24,475 units of household as of the 1991 Census. Males constitute 52.9% of the population, and females 47.1%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 68033. Akkelpur has an average literacy rate of 34% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate. The annual rainfall is 1350mm. Temperature of the area is low in January varies from 9.0 C to 14.1 C. From February an increasing trend of temperature is found up to April and thereafter temperature start to decline. In April temperature varies from 22.6 C to 36.9 C. The mean relative humidity is found to be low in March (65%) and high in July-September (88-89%). Ethno-Botanical Survey In the present survey, a total of 33 plant species belonging to 33 genera and 28 families were recorded during the year July 2013 to June 2014. A total of ten field trips were made for documentation. During the field interview, the information was noted in the documentation data sheet. All the information regarding plant species, biological forms, habitat, local names and uses was documented. Medicinal information was obtained through informal interviews following semi-structured from knowledgeable person’s particularly local Kabiraj/Herbalists, Ojha and elderly people. Plant specimens were collected with flowers and fruits and processed using standard herbarium techniques. The specimens were identified consulting with the experts, by comparing herbarium specimens and available literatures. The voucher specimens were deposited in the Herbarium of Rajshahi University (RUH) for future reference.

Source of Information: International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Biosciences, Volume 2, Issue 5,June 2015, PP 19-26 ISSN 2394-5885 (Print) & ISSN 2394-5893 (Online)

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Achievement/Findings:

The present study reveals that traditional ethno-botany practices still play a very important role in Joyppurhat, Bangladesh. Ethno-botany practices not only play an important role of primary health care but also play a vital role of conservation of phytodiversity and cultural diversity. Based on the observations, it is expected that the results of this study will lead to phytochemical and pharmacological investigations. The result could also serve as a base to develop phytomedicine in combating diseases.

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