Naslov (eng)

Traditional use of wild garlic (Allium ursinum) in southeastern Serbia: an ethnobotanical survey from the Niš District

Autor

Ljupković, Radomir B.
Ćirić, Slobodan A.
Stepić, Katarina D.
Ickovski, Jovana D.
Đorđević, Aleksandra S.
Marković, Marija S.
Stankov Jovanović, Vesna P.

Publisher

Opis (eng)

Abstract: Allium ursinum L., commonly known as wild garlic or ramsons, is a wild edible plant traditionally used in culinary and medicinal practices across Europe. This ethnobotanical study investigates the traditional use of A. ursinum L in the Niš District of southeastern Serbia, with the aim of documenting local traditional knowledge. Data were collected through an online survey with a total of 47 respondents. Among them, 12 reported regular use of A. ursinum, primarily during the early spring months, when the fresh leaves of wild garlic are commonly used in salads. In addition to its culinary use, A. ursinum is valued for its health benefits, particularly in supporting cardiovascular health, digestion, and as a natural detoxifying agent. The plant is harvested from the beech forests in the district, and is often gathered through family-based knowledge passed down through generations. This study highlights the cultural importance of wild edible salad plants in Niš district and emphasizes the need to document and preserve traditional knowledge, especially in corelation to the medicinal and gastronomic properties of wild garlic.

Jezik

engleski

srpski

Datum

2025

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Predmet

Keywords: Allium ursinum, wild garlic, traditional knowledge, ethnobotany, foraging, Niš District, southeastern Serbia

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