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Medicinal Plants and Formulations of a Folk Medicinal Practitioner of Magura District, Bangladesh

Anupam Kumar Paul
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh.

Md. Saddam Hossain
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh.

Mehedi Hasan Sabuj
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh.

Shakil Mahmud Tusher
Department of Pharmacy, University of Development Alternative, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh.

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

Rafiqul Islam Jibon
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.

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

Md. Shahadat Hossan
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 widely practiced by Kavirajes and is one of the most common forms of traditional medicinal systems in Bangladesh. However, the medicinal plant selections and diseases treated vary widely from Kaviraj to Kaviraj. The objective of this study was to document the folk medicinal practices of a Kaviraj practicing in Magura district of the country. 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 a total of 16 plants distributed into 14 families for treatment. The various diseases treated included typhoid, any type of fever, respiratory tract disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, poisoning, bleeding from cuts and wounds, skin diseases, tooth infections, bone fracture, loss of taste, spermatorrhea, and leucorrhea. Conclusion. Ethnomedicinal studies can lead to proper documentation of the medicinal plants and their usages in a given area. As such, the present study not only documents medicinal plants of an area in Magura district but also opens up further possibilities of scientific research leading to new drug discovery.

Keywords: Folk medicine, Kaviraj, Magura, Bangladesh.

Location: Magura district of Bangladesh

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Program Area: Development of Host and Medicinal Plants

Commodity: Medicinal Plants

Objectives:

Towards a more comprehensive analysis of the practices of Kavirajes and other traditional medicinal practitioners of Bangladesh, we had been conducting extensive ethnomedicinal surveys among such traditional practitioners for some time The objective of the present study was to document the folk medicinal practices of a Kaviraj in Magura district in Bangladesh.

Methodology:

The present survey was carried out at Kanda banshkotha village of Magura district, Bangladesh. The village had one practicing Kaviraj, Jobon Krishna Bhattacharya, age 67 years, male, Varna: Shreshta, Caste: Shandilya, and Religion, Hindu (Sonaton). The Kaviraj had been practicing for more than 40 years and mentioned that his knowledge of medicinal plants primarily stems from a previous generation of his family.

Prior informed consent was initially obtained from the Kaviraj. The Kaviraj was informed as to the nature of our visit and consent obtained to disseminate any information provided including his name names both nationally and internationally. Actual interviews were conducted in the Bengali language, which was spoken fluently by the FMPs as well as the interviewers. It is to be mentioned that once the Kaviraj was mentioned about the purpose of our visit, all information was given very freely and without any reluctance. The interviews were conducted with the help of a semi-structured questionnaire and the guided field-walk method of Martin[21] and Maundu.[22] 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.

Source of Information: WORLD JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Volume 4, Issue 1, 251-262. ISSN 2278 – 4357

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Achievement/Findings:

A review of the scientific literature on pharmacological activity studies and ethnomedicinal uses of medicinal plants used for treatment by a Kaviraj from Magura district, Bangladesh suggests that the plants merit potential for further scientific studies leading to possible new drug discoveries from the plants.

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