Abstract
The present research work was designed to gather indigenous knowledge of local women about herbal medicines. Present study was confined to interview women of remote villages of district Chakwal. The study was conducted from October 2004-February 2005. Indigenous knowledge was collected by interviewing about 50 women of different age groups between 20 and 80 years. Frequent field trips were arranged to collect plant specimens. Information about the local names, parts used and medicinal uses of plants was collected from native women. Indigenous information was arranged by ethnomedicinal inventory followed by botanical name, local name, family name, flowering season, part used and folk medicinal uses. A total of 38 species belonging to 36 genera and 24 families were recorded as being used by local inhabitants for the treatment of various diseases. It is concluded from this study that the women of the area have rich indigenous knowledge about the medicinal uses of native flora. Women of the area believe that these natural products are easily available, inexpensive and permanent cure for common day ailments.
Recommended Citation
Sultana, Shazia et al.
(2006)
"Indigenous Knowledge of Folk Herbal Medicines by the Women of District Chakwal, Pakistan,"
Ethnobotanical Leaflets: Vol. 2006:
Iss.
1, Article 26.
Available at:
https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/ebl/vol2006/iss1/26