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Table 1 Ethnomedicinal uses of plants quoted by the two studied communities

From: Keeping their own and integrating the other: medicinal plant use among Ormurs and Pathans in South Waziristan, Pakistan

Botanical name (Family) Voucher number

Recorded local name

Origin of the taxa

Ethnic Communities

Ormurs (O)

Pathans (P)

Plants

   

Part used

Preparation

Use

Use reports

Part used

Preparation

Use

Use reports

Adiantum capillus-veneris L. (Pteridaceae) SWAT004625

Ashupere Sunrye/De bibiaadeSunryeO

Locally grown; wild

Aerial parts

Eaten with bread

Abnormal menstruation

4

–

–

–

–

Join pain

Ajuga parviflora Benth. (Lamiaceae) SWAT004626

Syed butaiO, P

Locally grown; wild

Leaves

Fresh leaves are eaten with water

Skin rashes; infertility; diabetes

5

Leaves

Fresh leaves are eaten with water

Skin rashes

2

Paste

Pus

Allium longifolium (Kunt) Spreng. (Amaryllidaceae) SWAT004627

KhukhO Yov-reeP

Locally grown; wild

Bulbs

Bulbs are consumed as a snack

Digestion; blood thinner; abdominal gas and pain

1

Bulbs

Bulbs are consumed as a salad

Weakness

1

Allium sativum L. (Amaryllidaceae) SWAT004628

OzzhaO YazaP

Bought

Seeds

Seeds are cooked with vegetables

Obesity

14

Seeds

Seeds are cooked with vegetables

Obesity

12

Seeds are made into tea

Abdominal pain

Seeds are made into tea

Abdominal gas

Juice is made from the seeds

Heart problems

Juice is made from the seeds

Heart problems

Allium schoenoprasum L. (Amaryllidaceae) SWAT004629

GandanaO

Bought

Aerial parts

Eaten as a salad

Digestive problems

1

–

–

–

–

Allium spp. (Amaryllidaceae) SWAT004630

SareeshO ShabyeP

Locally grown; wild

Bulbs

Eaten as a snack

Digestive problems

2

 

Consumed as a salad

Digestion problems

2

Allium spp. (Amaryllidaceae) SWAT004631

PayazO

Locally grown; wild

Bulbs

Eaten as a snack

Sexual tonic

1

–

–

–

–

Amaranthus blitum L. (Amaranthaceae) SWAT004632

SakaakO RanzakaP

Locally grown; wild

Seeds

Seeds are consumed raw, eaten with water

Stop urine during the night (in children); constipation; skin dryness

9

Seeds

Seeds are cooked with vegetables

Stop urine during the night (in children)

4

Anacardium occidentale L. (Anacardiaceae) SWAT004634

Kajo/BadyanO

Bought

Fruit

Fruit is dried and consumed

Improve eyesight; immune booster; improve sexual desire; brain tonic

1

–

–

–

–

Apteranthes tuberculata (N.E.Br.) Meve & Liede (Apocynaceae) SWAT004638

PamanaiO, P PamonaiO

Bought

Leaves

Fresh leaves are consumed as a salad

Diabetes

10

Leaves

Fresh leaves are consumed as salad

Diabetes

6

Cannabis sativa L. (Cannabaceae) SWAT004635

BangaraO

Locally grown; wild

Leaves

Leaves are dried and consumed

Cough

1

–

 

–

–

Leaves are kept in water, and the water is then consumed

Remove sputum; respiratory tract infections; high blood pressure; digestion problems; brain tonic

–

Calotropis procera (Aiton) Dryand. (Apocynaceae) SWAT004636

SpalmekaO SaplmeP

Locally grown; wild

Leaves

Milk like substance is extracted from the leaves, applied topically

Skin rashes; snake bites

1

Leaves

Leaves are made into a paste and applied topically

Joint pain

1

Leaves are made into a paste and applied topically

Joint pain

eaves are consumed with water

Diabetes

Capsicum annuum L. (Solanaceae) SWAT004637

Sheen MorchO Sheen MarchP

Bought

Fruit

Consumed as vegetables

Fever

1

Fruit

Consumed as vegetables

Fever

1

Cassia fistula L. (Fabaceae) SWAT004639

ChumbarkhayanO TurlargaiP Ghras goonO

Bought

Fruit

Fruit is kept in water, and the water is then consumed

Abdominal pain

6

Fruit

Fruit is kept in water, and the water is then consumed

Abdominal pain or gas

3

Fruit is added to milk, and the milk is then consumed

Constipation

Fruit is added to milk, and the milk is then consumed

Constipation

Chenopodium boscianum Moq. (Amaranthaceae) SWAT004640

SaagO Jungli saagP

Locally grown; wild

Leaves

Leaves are consumed as a salad or vegetables

Gastric problems; diabetes

3

Leaves

Leaves are consumed as a salad or vegetables

Acidity; diabetes

2

Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. (Cucurbitaceae) SWAT004641

MaraghunyeeO MaraghenyeeP

Locally grown; wild

Seeds

Seeds are peeled and consumed with water

Abdominal pain; diabetes

5

Seeds

Seeds are peeled and consumed with water

Abdominal pain; diabetes

5

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai. (Cucurbitaceae) SWAT004642

AndwanaO

Bought

Fruit

Fruit is consumed raw

Chest infections; kidney problems; respiratory tract infections; COVID-19

1

–

–

–

–

Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck (Rutaceae) SWAT004643

NeemboO, P

Bought

Fruit

Juice is extracted and drizzled on a salad; the extract is also used to make tea

Fever

5

Fruit

Juice is extracted and drizzled on a salad; the extract is also used to make tea

Fever; blood thinner

5

Juice

Blood thinner; digestion problems

Juice

Digestion problems

Citrus × aurantium L. (Rutaceae) SWAT004644

MaltaO, P

Bought

Fruits

Fruit is eaten raw

Common cold

2

Fruit

Fruit is eaten raw

Common cold

1

Fruit fibre or cover

Fruit cover or fibre is dried and consumed with water

Diabetes

Fruit fibre or cover

Fruit cover or fibre is dried and consumed with water

Diabetes

Cocos nucifera L. (Arecaceae) SWAT004645

KopraO,P GariO

Bought

Fruit

Water is obtained from the unripe fruit and consumed

Leucorrhoea

6

Fruit

Water is obtained from the unripe fruit and consumed

Leucorrhoea

4

Cucurbita pepo L. (Cucurbitaceae) SWAT004646

KadiO

Locally grown; cultivated

Fruit

Fruit is consumed raw or cooked as vegetables

Urinary tract infections

3

–

–

–

–

Coriandrum sativum L. (Apiaceae) SWAT004647

DanyaO, P

Locally grown; cultivated

Aerial parts

Aerial parts are made into tea

Chest infections; COVID-19

1

Aerial parts

Aerial parts are made into tea

Chest infections

1

Aerial parts are made into a sauce-like substance locally called chutney

COVID-19

Cucumis sativus L. (Cucurbitaceae) SWAT004648

BadringO BadrangP

Locally grown; cultivated

Fruit

Fruit is consumed raw

Hepatitis; diuretic; digestive problems

5

Fruit

Fruit is consumed raw

Hepatitis; diuretic; digestion problems

3

Small circular pies are used as a scrub

Cosmetics

Small circular pies are used as a scrub

Face smoothness

Curcuma longa L. (Zingiberaceae) SWAT004649

GuleskhandO KorkamanP

Bought

Rhizome

Rhizome is made into a powder and used topically

Wounds

3

Rhizome

Rhizome is made into a powder and used topically

Wounds; skin rashes

3

The powdered rhizome is mixed with milk and consumed

Believed to be a strong antibiotic

The powdered rhizome is mixed with hot milk and consumed

Believed to be a strong antibiotic

Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jones ex Roxb.) Schult. (Poaceae) SWAT004650

SakhosargariO, P

Locally grown; wild

Aerial parts

Aerial parts are dried and consumed with water

Malaria; typhoid

3

Aerial parts

Aerial parts are dried and consumed with water

Malaria; typhoid

2

Ficus carica L. (Moraceae) SWAT004651

InzirO TughaP

Locally grown; wild

Fruit

Fruit is eaten raw

Weakness

14

Fruit

Fruit is eaten raw

Weakness

10

Fruit is dried and consumed with milk

Piles; constipation

Fruit is dried and consumed with milk

Piles Constipation

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. (Apiaceae) SWAT004652

KalvoO, P

Bought

Seeds

Seeds are added to vegetables

Digestion problems

1

Seeds

Seeds are added to vegetables

Digestive problems

2

Seeds are consumed with water

Cold fever

Ferula assa-foetida L. (Apiaceae) SWAT004653

EngO AangP

Bought

Resin

Applied topically on gums and teeth

Infected teeth

6

Resin

Applied topically on gums and teeth

Infected teeth

2

Mixed with water and then taken orally

Pain; digestion problems; worm infestation

Juglans regia L. (Juglandaceae) SWAT004655

MatakO, P MotakO

Locally grown; wild

Fruit

Dried fruit is consumed with milk

Weakness; increases blood

3

Fruit

Dried fruit is consumed with milk

Weakness; increases blood

4

Lepidium draba L. (Brassicaceae) SWAT004654

GhargastiO

Locally grown; wild

Leaves

Fresh leaves are eaten as a salad

Diabetes

1

–

–

–

–

Mentha longifolia (L.) L. (Lamiaceae) SWAT004659

GwanO WelanaiP

Locally grown; wild

Leaves

Leaves are powdered and consumed with water or made into tea

Abdominal pain; colic pain; loss of appetite; gastric problems

13

Leaves

Leaves are powdered and consumed with water or made into tea

Abdominal pain; colic

13

Morus nigra L. (Moraceae) SWAT004661

TuthO TeethP

Locally grown; wild

Fruit

Fruits are consumed raw

Respiratory tract infections; appetiser

2

Fruit

Fruits are consumed raw

Urinary tract infections; Digestion appetiser

3

Malus pumila Mill. (Rosaceae) SWAT004657

MeleezO ManraP

Locally grown; cultivated

Fruit

Raw fruit is consumed

Tonic; heart diseases; increases blood

7

Fruit

Raw fruit is consumed

Iron deficiency; Anaemia

5

Malva neglecta Wallr. (Malvaceae) SWAT004658

Naghan KaiO, P Teekaly/TeeklaO De Eshaa Tala/TeekaleP

Locally grown; wild

Roots

Decoction is made from its roots

Digestive problems; improve sexual desire

4

Roots

Decoction is made from its roots

Digestion problems; improve sexual desire

5

Fruit

Fruit is eaten raw

Diabetes

Fruit

Fruit is eaten raw

Diabetes

Leaves

Leaves are consumed raw or as cooked vegetables

Urinary tract infections

Leaves

Leaves are consumed raw or as cooked vegetables

Urinary tract infections

Musa × paradisiaca L. (Musaceae) SWAT004662

KeelaO, P

Bought

Fruit

Fruit is consumed raw

Loose motions; vomiting

1

Fruit

Fruit is consumed raw

Loose motions; vomiting

2

Morus nigra L. (Moraceae) SWAT001596

Ghras tuthO

Locally grown; wild

Fruit

Fruit is consumed raw

Respiratory tract infections

1

–

–

–

–

Nasturtium officinale R.Br (Brassicaceae) SWAT004663

TarmeraO DalameraP

Locally grown; wild

Leaves

Leaves are consumed as a salad

Digestive problems

9

Leaves

Leaves are consumed as a salad

Digestion problems

9

Nigella sativa L. (Ranunculaceae) SWAT001601

KalwanjiO, P

Bought

Seeds

Seeds are added to vegetables or eaten with water or milk

Chest infections; COVID-19; respiratory tract infections

1

Seeds

Seeds are added to vegetables or eaten with water or milk

Chest infections

1

Olea europaea subsp. Cuspidata (Wall. &G.Don) Cif. (Oleaceae) SWAT004666

ShalwanaiO ShawanP

Locally grown; wild

Fruit

Fruit is consumed raw

Weakness; increases blood; constipation; diabetes; blood pressure

18

Fruit

Fruit is consumed raw

Weakness; increases blood; constipation; diabetes; blood pressure

13

Oryza sativa L. (Poaceae) SWAT004667

RezanO VarizeP

Bought

Seeds

Seeds are boiled in water; the water is then cooled and used to wash the head

Hair loss

1

Seeds

Seeds are boiled in water; the water is then cooled and used to wash the head

Hair loss

1

Oxalis corniculata L. (Oxalidaceae) SWAT004668

TuftufakO TarweekaiP

Locally grown; wild

Leaves

Leaves are consumed as snacks

Digestive problems

1

Leaves

Fresh leaves are consumed raw

Digestion problems

2

Ocimum basilicum L. (Lamiaceae) SWAT004664

BobraiO, P BabariO

Bought

Seeds

Seeds are consumed with water

Digestive problems

1

Seeds

Seeds are consumed with water

Digestion problems; blood pressure

1

Portulaca oleracea L. (Portulacaceae) SWAT004665

 

Locally grow; wild

Leaves

Leaves are consumed with water

Digestive problems

1

Leaves

Seeds are consumed with water

Digestion problems; blood pressure

1

Phaseolus vulgaris L. (Fabaceae) SWAT004670

MaitO, P

Locally grown; cultivated

Seeds

Seeds are consumed as vegetables

Anaemia

7

Seeds

Seeds are consumed as vegetables

Anaemia

5

Phoenix dactylifera L. (Arecaceae) SWAT004671

KhajoraO KhajeeraP

Bought

Fruit

Fresh or dried fruit is consumed, preferably with milk

General body tonic; sexual tonic; immuniser

5

Fruit

Fresh or dried fruit is consumed, preferably with milk

General body tonic; sexual tonic; immuniser

2

Pinus gerardiana Wall. ex D.Don (Pinaceae) SWAT004672

ZanguzaiO, P

Locally grown; wild

Fruit

Fruit is consumed raw

General weakness; energiser

11

Fruit

Fruit is consumed raw

General weakness; energiser

8

Pinus spp. (Pinaceae) SWAT004673

NashtarO

Locally grown; wild

Resin

Resin is dried and used with water

Fractures

1

–

–

–

–

Piper nigrum L. (Pinaceae) SWAT004674

Gharas MruchO Toor MirchP

Bought

Seeds

Seeds are consumed with a small amount of water or consumed with vegetables

General body tonic; skin roughness; night blindness

17

Seeds

Seeds are consumed with a small amount of water or consumed with vegetables

General body tonic; skin roughness; night blindness

16

Plantago lanceolata L. (Plantaginaceae) SWAT004675

AspeghulO

Locally grown; wild

Seeds

Seeds are consumed with water

Constipation

1

–

–

–

–

Polygonatum verticillatum (L.) All. (Asparagaceae) SWAT004676

MeeralamO, P

Locally grown; wild

Leaves

Dried leaves are consumed with water

Sexual tonic; immuniser; aphrodisiac

13

 

Dried leaves are consumed with water

Sexual tonic; immuniser; aphrodisiac

7

Leaves are dried and powdered and then used topically

Skin diseases

Prunus dulcis D.A.Webb (Rosaceae) SWAT004677

BadamO

Locally grown; cultivated

Fruit

Fruit is dried and consumed

Improve eyesight; immuniser; sexual tonic; enhance memory

1

–

–

–

–

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch (Rosaceae) SWAT004678

ShamtulaiO

Locally grown; cultivated

Fruit

Fruit is consumed raw

Diabetes

1

–

–

–

–

Psidium guajava L. (Myrtaceae) SWAT004679

AmrodO, P

Bought

Fruit

Fruit is consumed raw

Constipation

7

Fruit

Fruit is consumed raw

Constipation

5

Punica granatum L. (Lythraceae) SWAT004680

NaskarafO NarsavaiP

Locally grown; wild

Fruit cover

Dried fruit cover is eaten with water or mixed with yoghurt and consumed

Abdominal pain

11

Fruit cover

Dried fruit cover is eaten with water or mixed with yoghurt and consumed

Abdominal pain

9

Peganum harmala L. (Nitrariaceae) SWAT004669

SpondaO SapelaniP

Locally grown; wild

Leaves

Leaves are consumed with a small amount of water

Joint pain

2

–

–

–

–

Aerial parts

Leaves are consumed with a small amount of water

Abdominal gas

Quercus baloot Griff. (Fagaceae) SWAT001589

Sat/ChattO Cheere/SerrayP

Locally grown; wild

Fruit

Fruit is roasted

Diabetes

10

Roots

Roots are made into a decoction and consumed twice a day

Diabetes

8

Roots

Roots are made into a decoction

Gastric problems

Rumex dentatus L. (Polygonaceae) SWAT001591

ZandoO ZundaP

Locally grown; wild

Leaves

Leaves are ground and applied topically

Wound healing

2

Leaves

Leaves are ground and applied topically

Wound healing

3

Leaves are dried and consumed with water

Pain

Leaves are dried and consumed with water

Pain

Ricinus communis L. (Euphorbiaceae) SWAT001603

BaghdavanO

Bought

Leaves

Leaves are consumed raw

Body pain

1

–

–

–

–

Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus (L.) Domin (Brassicaceae) SWAT001590

MoliaO MeeleP

Locally grown; cultivated

Roots

Roots are consumed as a salad

Hepatitis; abdominal gas; digestive problems

7

Roots

Roots are consumed as a salad

Hepatitis; abdominal gas; digestive problems

6

Senegalia modesta (Wall.) P.J.H.Hurter (Fabaceae) SWAT004623

PalwasaO

Locally grown; wild

Resin

Dried resin eaten with water

Nightfall; sexual tonic

1

–

–

–

–

Sageretia thea (Osbeck) M.C.Johnst. (Rhamnaceae) SWAT001602

MamoryeO

Locally grown; wild

Seeds

Seeds are consumed with a small amount of water

Malarial fever

1

–

–

–

–

Saccharum officinarum L. (Poaceae) SWAT001592

GhanaO, P

Bought

Aerial parts

Juice is extracted and consumed

Liver problems; refrigerant

8

Aerial parts

Juice is extracted and consumed

Liver problems; refrigerant

5

Solanum americanum Mill. (Solanaceae) SWAT001593

WarghustiO

Locally grown; wild

Fruit

Fruit is consumed raw

Digestive problems

1

–

–

–

–

Teucrium stocksianum Boiss. (Lamiaceae) SWAT004656

KasturaiO, P

Locally grown; wild

Leaves

Leaves are consumed with water

Abdominal gas; dysentery; Malaria; diabetes; typhoid; blood pressure; body pain

13

Leaves

Leaves are boiled in water, made into decoction

Abdominal gas; dysentery; malaria; diabetes; typhoid; blood pressure; body pain

8

Tamarix aphylla (L.) H.Karst. (Tamaricaceae) SWAT001594

GhazO, P

Locally grown; wild

Aerial parts

Dried and then put in oil, applied topically on the body

Burns; wounds

1

Aerial parts

Dried and then put in oil, applied topically on the body

Burns; wounds

1

Taraxacum campylodes G.E.Haglund (Compositae) SWAT001595

Zer GulO

Locally grown; wild

Flowers; leaves

Both leaves and flowers are consumed with water

Infected wounds

1

–

–

–

–

Thymus linearis Benth. (Lamiaceae) SWAT001595

Mizbuk/izbukO MarveejeP

Locally grown; wild

Seeds

Seeds directly consumed with water

Abdominal pain; indigestion

15

Seeds

Seeds directly consumed with water

Abdominal pain and gas

17

Urtica dioica L. (Urticaceae) SWAT001598

DhurO SezinkaiyP

Locally grown; wild

Leaves

Fresh leaves are eaten in very low quantities with bread

Stop loose motions; indigestion

2

Leaves

Fresh leaves are eaten in very low quantities with bread

Stop loose motions; indigestion

2

Decoction

Urinary tract infections; refrigerant

Decoction

Urinary tract infections; refrigerant

Vitis vinifera L. (Vitaceae) SWAT001599

AngeerO, P

Bought

Fruit

Fruit is consumed raw

General body tonic; indigestion; constipation

12

Fruit

Fruit is consumed raw

General body tonic; indigestion; constipation

10

Visnaga daucoides Gaertn. (Apiaceae) SWAT004633

SpeerkeyO

Bought

Seeds

Seeds are consumed raw

Ear infection

1

–

–

–

–

Vachellia nilotica (L.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb. (Fabaceae) SWAT004624

KikarO

Locally grown; wild

Resin

Dried resin eaten with water

Sexual tonic

1

–

–

–

–

Withania coagulans (Stocks) Dunal (Solanaceae) SWAT001597

ShapyangoO ShapyangaP

Bought

Leaves

Leaves are boiled in water and then everything is consumed

Refrigerant; abdominal gas

16

Leaves

Leaves are dried, powdered and consumed with water

Refrigerant

17

Zingiber officinale Roscoe (Zingiberaceae) SWAT001600

AdrakO, P

Bought

Tubers

Tea is made or they are used with vegetables

Chest infections

4

Tubers

Tea is made or they are used in vegetables

Chest infections

3

Fungi

Morchella esculenta (L.) Pers. (Morchellaceae) SWAT004660

GargichoO KargichoP

Wild

Fruit body

Aerial part are consumed with water

Sexual tonic; immuniser

2

Flowers

Flowers are consumed with water

Sexual tonic; immuniser

2