An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants of Rudsar and Amlash province

Abstract

Introduction: The use of medicinal plants is a part of the culture of indigenous people is considered as an important pharmaceuticals source. Traditional botany provides valuable approaches to find new medicinal plants and plant-based pharmaceuticals.

Aim: The aim of this study was to identify the medicinal plants of Rudsar and Amlash and to introduce the common therapeutic properties.

Analysis method: A survey of the area, plants collected in these areas and identified by using the resources. For each plant species, scientific name, local name, used organs, Medicinal Standard and other related information were developed.

Results: A study of over 120 medicinal plant species, identified 91 medicinal plant species belonging to 48 families. Lamiaceae with 15, Rosaceaea with 12, Asteraceae with 7, Solanaceae and Brassicaceae each with 3 species are amongst the most-used plant families. These plants are used in traditional medicine to relieve problems related to the digestive tract, skin, blood circulation, etc.

Conclusion:

Regarding the limited internal resources, development projects for employment based on the cultivation of medicinal plants, compatible with the ecological and Ethnobotanical knowledge of native plants, can have maximum efficiency. The documentation of the ethnobotanical information is necessary and appropriate to preserve these resources.