Compilation of ethnomedicinal knowledge of Acanthaceae species by ethnic group in Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia
With over 4 000 species worldwide, the Acanthaceae family is a large and diverse group of plants. Within the regions of Sabah and Sarawak, over a hundred species of Acanthaceae have been identified, with many of them being employed for their traditional medicinal properties. The ethnomedicinal knowl...
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my.ums.eprints.383192024-02-20T03:40:51Z https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38319/ Compilation of ethnomedicinal knowledge of Acanthaceae species by ethnic group in Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia Siti Fatimah Md.-Isa Matelda De Avesha Sudin GN451-477.7 Intellectual life Including communication, recreation, philosophy, religion, knowledge, etc. RM300-666 Drugs and their actions With over 4 000 species worldwide, the Acanthaceae family is a large and diverse group of plants. Within the regions of Sabah and Sarawak, over a hundred species of Acanthaceae have been identified, with many of them being employed for their traditional medicinal properties. The ethnomedicinal knowledge of Acanthaceae by ethnic in Sabah and Sarawak is a complex and fascinating topic. Different ethnic groups in the region have different uses for this plant and their knowledge is often passed down through generations. Hence, the aim for this paper is to compile and comprehend all published information on the usage of Acanthaceae species by the ethnic group in Sabah and Sarawak for traditional medicinal purposes. From our data collections, seven species of Acanthaceae is known being used traditionally to treat ailments such as stomach aches, skin problems or headaches either by boil the leaves and drink as a tea or applied as a paste. For example, the Murut people of Sabah use the leaves of Graptophyllum pictum (L.) Griff. to treat headache while the Dayak people of Sarawak also use the leaves of G. pictum for bathing to treat jaundice for baby. This knowledge is an invaluable asset that merits preservation and can facilitate the development of novel disease treatments. Data from this paper also important for the conservation of Acanthaceae plants as well as for the development of new medicinal and food products. To date, the knowledge of these plants is still being actively researched and documented. Sarawak Museum Journal 2023 Article NonPeerReviewed text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38319/1/ABSTRACT.pdf text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38319/2/FULL%20TEXT.pdf Siti Fatimah Md.-Isa and Matelda De Avesha Sudin (2023) Compilation of ethnomedicinal knowledge of Acanthaceae species by ethnic group in Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia. Sarawak Museum Journal, 107. pp. 1-2. ISSN 0375-3050 https://doi.org/10.61507/smj22-2023-PA67-09 |
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With over 4 000 species worldwide, the Acanthaceae family is a large and diverse group of plants. Within the regions of Sabah and Sarawak, over a hundred species of Acanthaceae have been identified, with many of them being employed for their traditional medicinal properties. The ethnomedicinal knowledge of Acanthaceae by ethnic in Sabah and Sarawak is a complex and fascinating topic. Different ethnic groups in the region have different uses for this plant and their knowledge is often passed down through generations. Hence, the aim for this paper is to compile and comprehend all published information on the usage of Acanthaceae species by the ethnic group in Sabah and Sarawak for traditional medicinal purposes. From our data collections, seven species of Acanthaceae is known being used traditionally to treat ailments such as stomach aches, skin problems or headaches either by boil the leaves and drink as a tea or applied as a paste. For example, the Murut people of Sabah use the leaves of Graptophyllum pictum (L.) Griff. to treat headache while the Dayak people of Sarawak also use the leaves of G. pictum for bathing to treat jaundice for baby. This knowledge is an invaluable asset that merits preservation and can facilitate the development of novel disease treatments. Data from this paper also important for the conservation of Acanthaceae plants as well as for the development of new medicinal and food products. To date, the knowledge of these plants is still being actively researched and documented. |
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Compilation of ethnomedicinal knowledge of Acanthaceae species by ethnic group in Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia |
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Compilation of ethnomedicinal knowledge of Acanthaceae species by ethnic group in Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia |
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Compilation of ethnomedicinal knowledge of Acanthaceae species by ethnic group in Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia |
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Compilation of ethnomedicinal knowledge of Acanthaceae species by ethnic group in Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia |
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