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Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine2013; 9(1); 70; doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-9-70

Diversity of flora used for the cure of equine diseases in selected peri-urban areas of Punjab, Pakistan.

Abstract: Plants have widely been used and documented for their therapeutic potential in many parts of the world. There are, however, few reports on the use of plants for the treatment of diseases of equines. To this end, participatory epidemiology and rapid rural appraisal techniques were used to document the plants having pharmacotherapeutic significance against different ailments of equines in selected population of Punjab, Pakistan. Methods: A survey was conducted to interview a total of 450 respondents (150 from each of the districts of Faisalabad, Lahore and Sargodha of Pakistan) to collect information about disease recognition of the equines and their treatment on a well - structured questionnaire. A total of 60 plants belonging to 40 families were documented. An inventory was developed depicting detailed information of plants used in treatment of different conditions of equines. Results: The top ten species of plants used were: Allium cepa, Zingiber officinale, Vernonia anthelmintica, Capsicum annum, Brassica campestris, Trachyspermum ammi, Anethum graveolens, Picrorhiza kurroa, Azadirachta indica, and Citrullus colocynthis. Seeds were the most frequently used (n = 16/60) parts, followed by leaves (n = 12/60) and fruits (n = 11/60) of plants. Based on the combination of different parts of plants used in different ratios and variation in their dose or mode of preparation led to a large number of recipes/remedies against wounds, lameness, bronchitis, colic, anorexia, dermatitis, weakness, parasitism (internal and external), fever, heat stress, urine retention, swelling, toxemia, and indigestion. Conclusions: This study generated lot of data on phytomedicinal approach for the treatment of ailments in the equines in some selected areas. It would, therefore, be imperative to expand similar studies in other parts of Pakistan and elsewhere. Moreover, use of the documented plants may be validated employing standard scientific procedures, which may have their application in the drug discovery/development by the pharmaceutical industry.
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Publication Date: 2013-09-30 PubMed ID: 24283263PubMed Central: PMC3851199DOI: 10.1186/1746-4269-9-70Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research investigates the therapeutic uses of plants for treating equine (horse-related) diseases in selected areas of Punjab, Pakistan. It aims at documenting various types of flora with potential pharmacotherapeutic value in treating various ailments in horses.

Research Methodology

  • The study utilized participatory epidemiology and rapid rural appraisal techniques to gather data, highlighting an interactive, community-based approach to the research.
  • A total of 450 respondents from Faisalabad, Lahore, and Sargodha districts of Pakistan were interviewed as part of the survey.
  • The researchers used a well-structured questionnaire to collect information about disease recognition in horses and treatments used for these ailments.

Findings and Results

  • During the survey, the researchers documented a total of 60 plants belonging to 40 families used for treating various equine diseases.
  • The top ten species of plants being used included Allium cepa, Zingiber officinale, Vernonia anthelmintica, Capsicum annum, Brassica campestris, Trachyspermum ammi, Anethum graveolens, Picrorhiza kurroa, Azadirachta indica, and Citrullus colocynthis.
  • Among plant components, seeds were the most frequently used parts, followed by leaves and fruits of the plants.
  • The combination of different plant parts in varying ratios and preparation methods yielded a wide range of remedies for various ailments, including wounds, lameness, bronchitis, colic, anorexia, dermatitis, weakness, parasitism, fever, heat stress, urine retention, swelling, toxemia, and indigestion.

Conclusions and Implications

  • The research generated considerable data on the use of plants for treating horse diseases in the selected regions of Pakistan.
  • Furthermore, the study emphasizes the need for extending similar research to other parts of Pakistan and worldwide.
  • The researchers also highlight the potential of validating the curative use of the documented plants through standard scientific methods, which could lead to new drug development in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Goraya K, Iqbal Z, Sajid M, Muhammad G, Ain QU, Saleem M. (2013). Diversity of flora used for the cure of equine diseases in selected peri-urban areas of Punjab, Pakistan. J Ethnobiol Ethnomed, 9(1), 70. https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-4269-9-70

Publication

Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine
ISSN: 1746-4269
NlmUniqueID: 101245794
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 9
Issue: 1
Pages: 70

Researcher Affiliations

Goraya, Khurram
    Iqbal, Zafar
      Sajid, Muhammad
        Muhammad, Ghulam
          Ain, Qurat Ul
            Saleem, Muhammad

              MeSH Terms

              • Animals
              • Ethnobotany
              • Horse Diseases / drug therapy
              • Horses
              • Pakistan
              • Phytotherapy

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