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Folk Medicinal Uses of Some Plants in Tangail District, Bangladesh

Zahid Kamal
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh.

Jacklin Jui Bairage
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh.

Moniruzzaman
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh.

Protiva Rani Das
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh.

Md. Tabibul Islam
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh.

Mohammad Omar Faruque
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh.

Md. Rashedul Islam
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh.

Prashanta Kumer Paul
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh.

Sadia Moin Mou
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh.

Mohammed Rahmatullah*
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Background Folk medicine is an important feature of traditional medicinal practices in Bangladesh. The objective of this study was to document the medicinal uses of plants by a folk medicinal practitioner (Kaviraj) of Tangail district, Bangladesh. Methods Interviews of the Kaviraj were carried out with the help of a semi-structured questionnaire and the guided field-walk method. Results The Kaviraj used 12 plants distributed into 12 families in his formulations. Available ethnomedicinal and scientific reports show that the plants used by the Kaviraj can be validated in their uses on the basis of either ethnomedicinal consensus or pharmacological activity studies. Conclusion The study suggests that the medicinal plants used by the Kaviraj of Tangail district merit scientific attention towards new drug discoveries.

Keywords: Folk medicine, Kaviraj, Tangail, Bangladesh, Ethnomedicinal consensus.

Location: Tangail district of Bangladesh

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Program Area: Development of Host and Medicinal Plants

Commodity: Medicinal Plants

Objectives:

These surveys are enabling us to build up a comprehensive database of the medicinal plants of the country. The objective of this survey was to document the medicinal plants and formulations of a Kaviraj (folk medicinal practitioner) in Tangail district of Bangladesh.

Methodology:

Prior Informed Consent was first obtained from the Kaviraj, Mohammad Ali, age 45 years, practicing in Patalbazar village of Tangail district, Bangladesh. The Kaviraj was apprised as to the nature of our visit and consent obtained to disseminate any information both nationally and internationally. Actual interviews were conducted in the Bengali language, which was spoken fluently by the Kaviraj as well as the interviewers. The interviews were conducted with the help of a semi-structured questionnaire and the guided field-walk method of Martin [30] and Maundu. In this method the Kaviraj took the interviewers on guided field-walks through areas from where he collected his medicinal plants, pointed out the plants, and described their uses. All plant specimens were photographed and collected on the spot, pressed, dried and brought back to Bangladesh National Herbarium at Dhaka for identification. Voucher specimens were deposited with the Medicinal Plant Collection Wing of the University of Development Alternative. During the interview process, the Kaviraj mentioned that although he did not use many plants, he claimed that his formulations were effective.

Source of Information: World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol 3, Issue 11, 2014.

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Achievement/Findings:

The ethnomedicinal consensus and scientific validations of the plants used by the Kaviraj suggest that these plants merit further studies towards discovery of lead compounds and new drugs. The study also suggests that the rural Kavirajes of Bangladesh, even if their repertoire of plants is small, should not be left out for much can be gained from their medicinal knowledge.

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