Table 3 Informant consensus factor (FIC) for different ailment categories.
From: Indigenous use and bio-efficacy of medicinal plants in the Rasuwa District, Central Nepal
Ailment | Number of taxa (Nt) | Number of use reports (Nur) | Informant consensus factor (FIC) |
|---|---|---|---|
Gastro-intestinal ailments | 20 | 41 | 0.53 |
Fever and headache | 18 | 45 | 0.61 |
Musculo-skeletal problems | 6 | 16 | 0.67 |
Weakness and dizziness | 4 | 10 | 0.67 |
Cuts and wounds | 11 | 48 | 0.79 |
Cough and cold | 9 | 44 | 0.81 |
Respiratory problems | 4 | 26 | 0.88 |
Dermatological infections | 4 | 39 | 0.92 |
Menstrual disorders | 2 | 21 | 0.95 |
Ophthalmological problems | 1 | 5 | 1.00 |
Tooth ache | 1 | 10 | 1.00 |
Kidney problems | 1 | 2 | 1.00 |
Total | 81* | 307 | - |