The Study of Ethnobotanical Uses by Local Healers in Taktse Chiwog from Central Bhutan
Dorji Penjor, Taw Tshering, Gangaram Bhattaria, Tshering Namgay
Asian Plant Research Journal · pp. 19–39 · Published 13 Nov 2020
10.9734/aprj/2020/v6i430135Abstract
Aim: To document the ethnobotanical uses in Taktse Chiwog (Village blocks) by local healers. Study Design: Semi-structured interview and direct interview was conducted with the prior approval from the Chiwog official. Two local healers/informants were contacted for interview before field visits based on their popularity and experience of using medicinal plants in their locality. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at Taktse Chiwog, Trongsa Dzongkhag, Bhutan between July and October 2019. Methodology: Two local healers were identified based on their experience on ethno medical practice. Multiple approaches were taken such as botanical inventories, collection of plant specimens, semi-structured and direct interviews with local healers including free listing (FL) and preference ranking (PR) to collect the information on medicinal use/s using questionnaires. Results: Eighty Two plant species from forty nine families were recorded with their ethno medicinal uses by the local healers against various ailments and diseases. Conclusion: This study suggests that most of the medicinal plants available within locality are commonly used by the healers for the treating different diseases, dislocation and fracture of musculoskeletal system.
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