Ethnobotany of the Genus Artemisia L. (Asteraceae) in Pakistan

Authors

  • Muhammad Qasim Hayat Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Mir Ajab Khan Quaid-i-Azam University
  • Muhammad Ashraf National University of Science and Technology
  • Shazia Jabeen University of Peshawar

Keywords:

Artemisia, Pakistan, Ethnobotany, Diversity, folk Medicine, Aromatic plants

Abstract

Pakistan hosts rich biodiversity, including 38 species of the genus Artemisia L. (Asteraceae). Plant morphological descriptions were noted by means of observations and ethnobotanical details were documented through questionnaires and meetings, with herbalists and local inhabitants. Twelve Artemisia species are popularly used among Pakistani people as food, ornaments, fumigants and medicines. These are Artemisia absinthium L., Artemisia annua L., Artemisia brevifolia Wall. ex DC., Artemisia dracunculus L., Artemisia dubia Wall. ex Besser, Artemisia herba-alba Asso., Artemisia japonica Thunb., Artemisia maritima L. Ex Hook.f., Artemisia roxburghiana Wall. ex Besser, Artemisia santolinifolia Turcz. ex Krasch., Artemisia scoparia Waldst. & Kit., and Artemisia vulgaris L.

Author Biography

Muhammad Qasim Hayat, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

PhD Student

Downloads

Published

2009-05-20

How to Cite

Hayat, M. Q., Khan, M. A., Ashraf, M., & Jabeen, S. (2009). Ethnobotany of the Genus Artemisia L. (Asteraceae) in Pakistan. Ethnobotany Research and Applications, 7, 147–162. Retrieved from https://ethnobotanyjournal.org/index.php/era/article/view/279

Issue

Vol. 7 (2009)

Section

Research

License

All articles are copyrighted by the first author and are published online by license from the first author. Articles are intended for free public distribution and discussion without charge. Accuracy of the content is the responsibility of the authors.