Folk Benefits from the Indigenous Angiosperms Flora of Shiekh Buddin National Park Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
Folk Benefits from the Indigenous Angiosperms Flora of Shiekh Buddin National Park Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
Atta Ullah*, Nasrullah Khan, Ataur Rahman and Rafi Ullah
ABSTRACT
National parks are considered assets of an area in conserving and preserving flora and fauna and recreational purposes, but these parks also provide valuable folk benefits for the local peoples. This study aimed to document the folk benefits obtained by local inhabitants from different indigenous angiosperms and their products in Sheikh Buddin National Park. Information from 250 respondents (240 male, 10 females) was gathered randomly about plants’ medicinal and folk uses in the park. One hundred and sixteen plants species belonging to 99 genera and 50 families were recorded and identified with the help of available literature. Of these, monocots were represented by 17 species under 15 genera and 5 families, while dicots were represented by 99 species belonging to 84 genera and 45 families. The results reflect that 24% of plants were used as fodder, 29% fuel, 20% medicinal, 17% construction, and furniture, while 8% were used for ornamental purposes. The majority of the plant species were used as multipurpose. The most important medicinal plants were Caralluma edulis (Pamana), Withania ovata (Aspeghol), Pla- ntago ciliate (Aspeghol), Tribulus terrestris (Maklindey), and Fagonia indica (Spelaghzaie). Leaves and shoots were frequently utilized as remedies. We conclude from the study that angiosperms flora of the park can be used for different folk purposes and treating gastrointestinal, skin, and blood disorders ailments. In addition, we recommend the sustainable use of the flora to maintain the proper floristic composition in the studied site.
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