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Phytotherapeutic Formulations of Three Small Time Folk Herbalists of Tangail District, Bangladesh

Nafisa Rounak Rongon
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Lalmatia, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Adity Hossain
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Lalmatia, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Nusrat Kamal
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Lalmatia, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Zahura Binte Haque
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Lalmatia, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Sharmin Akter
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Lalmatia, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Mohammed Rahmatullah
Department of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, University of Development Alternative, Lalmatia, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Folk herbalists (FHs) can be defined as part-time or small-time folk medicinal practitioners (FMPs), whose practice involves one or two formulations and the same number of diseases. Although in theory, their practices may not be worth documenting, yet in reality, their formulations often contain novel uses of plants, which previously had not been reported. The objective of this study was to document the phytotherapeutic practices of three FHs of Tangail district, Bangladesh. It was observed that the three FHs between themselves used only five plants distributed into five families for the treatment of weakness, heart disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, fever, and acne. The flower of one plant (which was not indigenous but brought from Saudi Arabia) was used to expedite delivery. The use of three other plants was also quite novel. The study not only uncovers some new therapeutic uses of Bangladesh plants but also points out that traditional phytotherapy may also involve plants from other regions outside Bangladesh.

Keywords: Folk herbalist, Phytotherapy, Tangail, Bangladesh

Location: Tangail district, Bangladesh.

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Program Area: Development of Host and Medicinal Plants

Commodity: Medicinal Plants

Objectives:

The objective of this study was to document the phyto therapeutic practices of three FHs of Tangail district, Bangladesh.

Methodology:

The information was obtained from three FHs practicing in Tangail district, Bangladesh. The FHs were (I) Md. Shukur Ali, male, age 67 years, Korotia, Purbo Para, (II) Nikhil Sarkar, male, age 42 years, Delduar village, and (III) Babul Miah, male, age 40 years, Pach Talakin, Delduar village. Prior Informed Consent was obtained from the FHs. The first FH mentioned that his specialty is hirudotherapy, but he also practices phytotheraphy on the side, his phytotherapeutic knowledge being limited to only one plant, Selaginella lepidophylla, which plant’s flowers were brought from Saudi Arabia. The second FH gave the names of three plants, namely Terminalia arjuna, Scoparia dulcis, and Swertia chirayita. The third FH gave the name of only one plant, Bombax ceiba. Specimens of all plants were collected and identified by a competent botanist. Further investigation showed that the dried flowers of Selaginella lepidophylla are commonly found in Bangladesh, being imported from Saudi Arabia by herbal shops or being brought by persons after performing the Hajj. Consent was obtained from the FHs to disseminate the provided information in any way that the authors desired.

Source of Information: Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies 2019; 7(3): 39-42

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Achievement/Findings:

It was observed that the three FHs between themselves used only five plants distributed into five families for the treatment of weakness, heart disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, fever, and acne. The flower of one plant (which was not indigenous but brought from Saudi Arabia) was used to expedite delivery. The use of three other plants was also quite novel. The study not only uncovers some new therapeutic uses of Bangladesh plants but also points out that traditional phytotherapy may also involve plants from other regions outside Bangladesh.

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