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<p><i>Rumex</i> is a widely distributed medicinal herb comprising over 183 taxa, many of which are traditionally used for their nutritional and therapeutic value. Among these, <i>Rumex nepalensis</i> Spreng. and <i>Rumex hastatus</i>. are notable species with long history of being used as edible greens in local cuisines. The study documents indigenous knowledge associated with these plants across different altitudinal variations of Himachal Pradesh, a state known for its scenic luxury and medicinal plant wealth. Ethnobotanical data were collected through in-depth interviews with 160 informants. Different indices were measured, showing prominent regional and altitudinal variations in most frequently used parts as following the trend: leaves, roots, whole plant, and flowers. People mostly preferred fresh parts rather than dried ones. Fidelity level manifested that <i>R. nepalensis</i> had a broader range of medicinal applications and <i>R. hastatus</i> was more limited in scope. However, traditional knowledge is gradually beingeroded due to the impact of socioeconomic and cultural changes as revealed by declining interest among younger generations. within this ethnobotanical survey of these two medicinal plants, we provide data on frequency of citations, diseases treated, and application methods. Nonetheless, pharmacological and phytochemical research focusing on the isolation of bioactive substances is needed to claim them as functional food.</p>

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Synergies of knowledge: a case study on traditional and scientific understandings of Rumex nepalensis and Rumex hastatus at different altitudes in Himachal Pradesh (India)

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    2026年2月9日

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  • Monika Choudhary,
  • Ambika Choudhary,
  • Sandipta Ghosh,
  • Sunil Puri

摘要

Rumex is a widely distributed medicinal herb comprising over 183 taxa, many of which are traditionally used for their nutritional and therapeutic value. Among these, Rumex nepalensis Spreng. and Rumex hastatus. are notable species with long history of being used as edible greens in local cuisines. The study documents indigenous knowledge associated with these plants across different altitudinal variations of Himachal Pradesh, a state known for its scenic luxury and medicinal plant wealth. Ethnobotanical data were collected through in-depth interviews with 160 informants. Different indices were measured, showing prominent regional and altitudinal variations in most frequently used parts as following the trend: leaves, roots, whole plant, and flowers. People mostly preferred fresh parts rather than dried ones. Fidelity level manifested that R. nepalensis had a broader range of medicinal applications and R. hastatus was more limited in scope. However, traditional knowledge is gradually beingeroded due to the impact of socioeconomic and cultural changes as revealed by declining interest among younger generations. within this ethnobotanical survey of these two medicinal plants, we provide data on frequency of citations, diseases treated, and application methods. Nonetheless, pharmacological and phytochemical research focusing on the isolation of bioactive substances is needed to claim them as functional food.