A comparative ethno-botanical study of Cholistan (an arid area) and Pothwar (a semi-arid area) of Pakistan for traditional medicines
Conclusion:
The investigation revealed that the local people of study areas inherit a rich traditional knowledge but there is great danger of losing this wealth of knowledge in the near future. Documentation of the knowledge exclusively from desert area of Cholistan, Pakistan is unique information in its nature. The study presents the undocumented knowledge worth recognition that will not only help in conservation of medicinal plant species but will highlight the pharmacological capacity for improved human healthcare regarding many common ailments.
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sadia MalikSaeed AhmadAlia SadiqKhurshid AlamHafiz WarissImtiaz AhmadMuhammad HayatShazia AnjumMuhammad Mukhtar Source Type: research