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Abstract

Introduction

The medicinal plants of Izki hold significant ethnopharmacological relevance, serving as primary healthcare resources for generations. These plants exhibit known pharmacological properties, making them crucial for traditional and modern therapeutic applications.

Objectives

The primary goal of this study was to record, conserve, and analyze the traditional knowledge of medicinal plants in Izki. It also aimed to evaluate the therapeutic potential of these plants for treating various ailments while identifying their pharmacological relevance for modern applications.

Materials and Methods

The study involved interviews with 300 local residents to record their traditional knowledge of therapeutic herbs. Quantitative methods were employed. Plant specimens were collected, identified, and submitted to the herbarium.

Results

The study recorded 65 medicinal plants (22 cultivated, 43 wild) used for 62 disease categories. Eye diseases (0.721; 13 taxa) and bone fractures (0.700; 13 taxa) showed higher consensus among respondents. FL% analysis highlighted (69.2%), (62.5%), and (53.3%) as culturally significant. emerged as an antirheumatic agent, reflecting shared ethnobotanical practices between India and Oman. Plants like , , and demonstrated consistent regional applications, underscoring their potential for pharmacological investigation.

Conclusion

This study underscores Izki's rich ethnobotanical knowledge, with extensive use of leaves, fruits, and whole plants for medicinal, dietary, and hygienic purposes. Conservation efforts, sustainable harvesting, and collaborations with pharmaceutical sciences are essential to validate the pharmacological potential of , , , and and bridge traditional knowledge with modern medicine.

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Ethnobotanical Study of Knowledge and Herbal Recipes of Medicinal Plants in Ancient Izki, Al Dakhliya Region, Sultanate of Oman
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Keywords: Oman ; bone fracture ; ailments ; medicinal plants ; herbal recipes ; Parkinson's disease

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