Introduction, scope objective and history of Ethnobotany.pptx

Introduction, scope objective and history of Ethnobotany

1. Introduction to Ethnobotany Branch of Ethnobiology Used by different people for different purposes (botanicals) Indigenous knowledge Have Economic Importance

2. Definition of Ethnobotany John Harshberge 1896 Ethnobotanist gave definition from time to time Cotton 1996 Ethnobotany is considered to encompasses all studies which concern mutual relationship b/w plants and traditional people Balix and Cox 1996 Encapsulated two major parts of ethnobotany Martin 1995 Ethnobotany is part of ethnobiology which is concerned with plants

3. History of Ethnobotany Ethanobotany word coined by John William Harshberger (1895). As back as 4000 B.C the medicinal plants were using by primitive Chinese. Earliest documented applications are found in Babylon circa 1770 B.C . Hippocrates called as the father of medicine. AD 77, the Greek surgeon Dioscorides published " De Materia Medica “(600 plants).

4. Ayurveda is a pioneer of earlier medical science in our country. It is the largest and oldest source of the knowledge. Siddha and Unani are other traditional systems of medicine in India. Rigveda , written between 3500-1600 B.C. Atharva-veda , describes uses of large number of drugs. History of Ethnobotany

5. In ancient India two important Granthas (700 mediinal plants) Charaka-Samhita Susruta-Samhita Parasara wrote a book “ Vrikshayurveda ” the science of medicinal plants. John Ray ( 1686-1704 ) first definition of "species" in his " Historia Plantarum “. 1753 Carl Linnaeus wrote " Species Plantarum “5,900 plants. binomial method of nomenclature of plants. History of Ethnobotany

6. 19th century saw the peak of botanical exploration. Stephan Powers , ( 1875 ) invented the word “aboriginal botany. Study of all forms of the vegetable world which aboriginal peoples use for food, medicine, textiles, ornaments. In India, it was Dr. S. K. Jain (1986) from NBRI, Lucknow Father of Indian Ethnobotany . History of Ethnobotany

7. 1992 , Goodman Ghafoor , report114 species Baluchistan. 1993 , Haq , Hussein report 70 spp , of Mansehara . 1996 , Shah report 171 sp. of Baluchistan. 2002-03 , Shinwaire report Ayubia national park, swat. 2003 , Shaniwaire and Gilani report nothern areas plants. 2004 , Athar and Siddiqui report 95 spp. 2006 Shaniwaire report pictorial guid of medicinal plants of Pakistan. 500 spp of flowering plants. History of Ethnobotany

8. Aims and Objectives of Ethnobotany Proper documentation of indigenous knowlegde about medicinal plants. Preservation of unwritten traditional knwoledge about herbal plants. Conservation of our national heritage before its extinction. To create awareness about its role in cultural social and health of people. To train people or students for utilization and conservation of medicinal plants.

9. To increase in manufacture of herbal drugs. Research and Education Job opportunities Aims and Objectives of Ethnobotany

10. Scope of Ethnobotany Its scope was much eleborated by Ford(1978) and Faulk(1958). In recent years much work in this science has been done in the many countries e.g. India, Africa ,America , France, Mexico, U.S.A. etc. Ethnobotany has attracted attention during last three decades.

11. The scope of Ethnobotany in recent time and failure has been established with the problem of :- Rural health Drugs are abuses, Social customs, Cottage industries, Conservation of ecosystems Nutrition and energy Scope of Ethnobotany

12. Recent researches on Ethnobotany have today established linkage between many special areas like Ethnomedicine Ethnopharmacology Ethnoveterinary Ethnonarcotics Ethnobryology Ethnocosmetic etc. Scope of Ethnobotany

13. VARIOUS APPLICATIONS OF ETHNOBOTANY

14. Family: Alliaceae Botanical name: Allium cepa Vernacular name: Piyaaz Medicinal importance Antipyretic Skin infection

15. Family name: Alliaceae Botanical name: Allium sativum Vernacular name: Lehsan Medicinal importance: blood disorders gastrointestinal

16. Family name: Rutaceae Botanical name : Citrus sinensis Vernacular name: Malta Medicinal importance: Gastrointestinal

17. Family name: Papilionaceae Botanical name: Dalbegia sissoo Vernacular name: Shesham/ Tahli Medicinal importance: Piles Jaundice

18. Family name: Punicaceae Botanical name: Punica granatum Vernacular name: Anar Medicial importance: Gastrointestinal Chest infection Blood purifier

19. Family name: Rosaseae Botanical name: Eriyobotrya japanica Vernacular name: Lokat Medicinal importance: Chest problem Blood purifier

20. Family name:Umbellifereae Botancal name: Foeniculum vulgare   Vernacular name: Sounf Medicinal importance: Gastrointestinal Eye sight

21. Family name: Arecaceae Botanical name: Phoenix dactylifera   Vernacular name: Khajoor Medicinal importance: Gastrointestinal Multivitamin

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