Naslov (eng)

Traditional use of medicinal plants for respiratory tract therapy in the urban ecosystem of Niš

Autor

Matejić, Jelena
Dzamić, Ana
Marković, Marija
Ivanović, Tijana
Dragićević, Ana
Pavlović, Dragana

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Opis (eng)

Abstract: According to the Institute of Public Health, respiratory diseases were the leading health problems in the district of Niš from 2016 to 2022. The aim of this study was to document and preserve the ethnopharmacological knowledge of the population of Niš (Pantelej, Duvanište, Palilula, Vrežina, Trošarina, Medijana and Ledena Stena) about respiratory diseases. Data were collected through semi-structured, anonymous interviews with 49 participants (35 women, 14 men) who shared their insights on the traditional use of medicinal plants against respiratory disorders. The most commonly treated respiratory conditions were: sore throat (33.82%, 23 reports), cough (27.94%, 19 reports), and bronchitis (20.59%, 14 reports). The study also found that place of residence and gender influenced the selection of plant species. The most frequently mentioned plant families were Lamiaceae (47.06%, 32 reports) and Asteraceae (33.82%, 23 reports). The most commonly used species were Matricaria chamomilla (29.41%, 20 reports), Thymus serpyllum (16.17%, 11 reports), and Salvia officinalis (14.71%, 10 reports). The European Union herbal monographs list recognized M. chamomilla and S. officinalis for treating mouth and throat disorders, but T. serpyllum lacks an official monograph. Despite the availability of modern health services, medicinal plant use remains widespread in the urban ecosystem of Niš.

Jezik

engleski

Datum

2025

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