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Nepal is facing problems of too much water causing landslides and flood, and too little water causing drought.The Gandaki River Basin lies in the central part of Nepal and the river is one of the tributaries of the Ganges River. Observed... more
Nepal is facing problems of too much water causing landslides and flood, and too little water causing drought.The Gandaki River Basin lies in the central part of Nepal and the river is one of the tributaries of the Ganges River. Observed precipitation data and the future projection from the regional climate models were analyzed for the basin. The dry regions and seasons both are becoming dryer and wet season is becoming wetter. Climate model also predict similar situation in future also.
An attempt was made to explore, identify, and document medicinal plants used in dermatological and cosmetic disorders by the people of Arghakhanchi district of western Nepal. The study was conducted during 2006-2008 using semi-structured,... more
An attempt was made to explore, identify, and document medicinal plants used in dermatological and cosmetic disorders by the people of Arghakhanchi district of western Nepal. The study was conducted during 2006-2008 using semi-structured, open-ended questionnaires, informal interviews, and group discussion with traditional healers and persons of different age and occupation having knowledge about plants and plant based remedies. A total of 31 plant species belonging to 24 families were identified and documented. Arghakhanchi district has a rich repository of medicinal plants. The indigenous traditional knowledge has been transmitted orally for years is becoming extinct, with the introduction of modern and alternative facilities of treatments in the district. Hence, these traditional practices need proper documentation and this reinforces the need for screening new active compounds. These documented plant species may be used for development of new, cheep, and effective medicines in f...
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Species richness normally decreases with increasing elevation. However, a hump and a plateau have been documented in species richness curves in the Nepal Himalaya. We sampled species richness and composition in 80 plots located in the... more
Species richness normally decreases with increasing elevation. However, a hump and a plateau have been documented in species richness curves in the Nepal Himalaya. We sampled species richness and composition in 80 plots located in the north and south aspects of the dry valley of Manang, a trans-Himalayan inner valley of Nepal, between 3000 and 4000 masl. We used regression and ordination to relate species richness and composition to the physical environment. Pinus wallichiana, Juniperus indica, Abies spectabilis, Betula utilis and Salix species are the dominant tree species. B. utilis is found only in the moist north aspect and Juniperus species are more common in the dry south aspect. Moisture is the most important determinant of species richness and composition. At the local level, our results show a plateau in species richness at the elevation range of 3000–4000 masl. There were significantly more species on the north aspect than on the south. Key words: aspect, altitude, beta-di...
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Typhoid is an infectious contagious disease of concern throughout the developing nations around the world.Different types of plant species are used traditionally against typhoid and fever by ethnic peoples of Lwangghalel, Kaski district,... more
Typhoid is an infectious contagious disease of concern throughout the developing nations around the world.Different types of plant species are used traditionally against typhoid and fever by ethnic peoples of Lwangghalel, Kaski district, central Nepal. This study aims to document traditional medicinal plants used traditionally by local indigenous people and traditional healers to treat typhoid and fever. Group discussions, forest walk and in situ individual interviews were part of the methodology using open-ended semi-structured questionnaires. Thirty plants were cited by elder people and traditional healers to treat typhoid and fever. Most of them were used in the form of decoction taken orally. The most frequently utilized medicinal plant parts were root (33.33%) and bark (16.67%) followed by whole plant (13.33%), shoot (13.33%), rhizome (10%), fruit (10%) and tuber (3.33%). Herbs (73%) were the primary source of medicine, followed by shrubs (10%) and trees (17%). Knowledge about ...
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The present research seeks to explore the information of medicinal plants used by local people of Rupandehi district for primary healthcare. Local healers were interviewed regarding the detail uses of plants. A rich and unique diversity... more
The present research seeks to explore the information of medicinal plants used by local people of Rupandehi district for primary healthcare. Local healers were interviewed regarding the detail uses of plants. A rich and unique diversity of 74 ethno medicinal plant species belonging to 45 families under 64 genera were documented. The use of plants In Rupandehi is an old tradition and the exploration of such unique cultures should be completed thoroughly so that the oral traditions are not lost forever. Immediate conservation and management approaches of valuable medicinal plants with the involvement of local indigenous people of Rupandehi district will encourage the sustainable conservation of both biological and cultural diversity
A new distribution with small population of Diplomeris hirsute (Lindl.) Lindl. is reported from Arghakhanchi district, Nepal. Previously it was reported only from limited areas of Eastern and central Nepal to Bagmati Zone. Previous... more
A new distribution with small population of Diplomeris hirsute (Lindl.) Lindl. is reported from Arghakhanchi district, Nepal. Previously it was reported only from limited areas of Eastern and central Nepal to Bagmati Zone. Previous collections and distribution are compared with this present collection. Protection and conservation of this rare ground orchid is recommended at local level. Key words: Arghakhanchi district; Diplomeris hirsute ; rare; conservation J. Nat. Hist. Mus. Vol.22, 2005 p.129-133
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Fodder shortage (quality as well as quantity) has been found through outmid hills of Nepal. The tree fodder is particularly important as a green, nitrogen supplement to poor quality crop residues during the dry season when feeds are... more
Fodder shortage (quality as well as quantity) has been found through outmid hills of Nepal. The tree fodder is particularly important as a green, nitrogen supplement to poor quality crop residues during the dry season when feeds are scarce. The nutritional values of fodders differ according to species and season therefore farmers prefer different species for different seasons to feed their livestock. The choice or preference of fodder species by farmers reflects their traditional knowledge on nutritional values, palatability, cultivation easiness and seasonal variability of tree fodder in local environment. The paper highlights an indigenous knowledge system that relates to the quality of tree fodder used by farmers in mid hills of Nepal. In total 69 plant species have been recorded as tree fodder and out of them ten best tree fodders have been listed on the basis of preferences and priority by farmers. Information was gathered through a semi structured open questionnaire by intervi...
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An attempt was made to explore, identify, and document medicinal plants used in dermatological and cosmetic disorders by the people of Arghakhanchi district of western Nepal. The study was conducted during 2006-2008 using semi-structured,... more
An attempt was made to explore, identify, and document medicinal plants used in dermatological and cosmetic disorders by the people of Arghakhanchi district of western Nepal. The study was conducted during 2006-2008 using semi-structured, open-ended questionnaires, informal interviews, and group discussion with traditional healers and persons of different age and occupation having knowledge about plants and plant based remedies. A total of 31 plant species belonging to 24 families were identified and documented. Arghakhanchi district has a rich repository of medicinal plants. The indigenous traditional knowledge has been transmitted orally for years is becoming extinct, with the introduction of modern and alternative facilities of treatments in the district. Hence, these traditional practices need proper documentation and this reinforces the need for screening new active compounds. These documented plant species may be used for development of new, cheep, and effective medicines in f...
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A new distribution with small population of Diplomeris hirsute (Lindl.) Lindl. is reported from Arghakhanchi district, Nepal. Previously it was reported only from limited areas of Eastern and central Nepal to Bagmati Zone. Previous... more
A new distribution with small population of Diplomeris hirsute (Lindl.) Lindl. is reported from Arghakhanchi district, Nepal. Previously it was reported only from limited areas of Eastern and central Nepal to Bagmati Zone. Previous collections and distribution ...
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Typhoid is an infectious contagious disease of concern throughout the developing nations around the world.Different types of plant species are used traditionally against typhoid and fever by ethnic peoples of Lwangghalel, Kaski district,... more
Typhoid is an infectious contagious disease of concern throughout the developing nations around the world.Different types of plant species are used traditionally against typhoid and fever by ethnic peoples of Lwangghalel, Kaski district, central Nepal. This study aims to document traditional medicinal plants used traditionally by local indigenous people and traditional healers to treat typhoid and fever. Group discussions, forest walk and in situ individual interviews were part of the methodology using open-ended semi-structured questionnaires. Thirty plants were cited by elder people and traditional healers to treat typhoid and fever. Most of them were used in the form of decoction taken orally. The most frequently utilized medicinal plant parts were root (33.33%) and bark (16.67%) followed by whole plant (13.33%), shoot (13.33%), rhizome (10%), fruit (10%) and tuber (3.33%). Herbs (73%) were the primary source of medicine, followed by shrubs (10%) and trees (17%). Knowledge about medicinal plants and its practices existed only among elder people and traditional healers. Further detail documentation with involvement of local stakeholder is important, so that it can be accessible to a large number of populace.