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Asmer E. Huseynova

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (3): 0733-0740

    Sayyara C. Ibadullayeva, Gulnara Sh. Shiraliyeva, Lala Z. Gurbanova, Aytekin A. Askerova, Asmer E. Huseynova, Lamiya M. Seyidova & Hilal Z. Qasimov
    Ethnopharmacological use of wild vegetable plants belonging to the Polygonaceae Juss. family spread in the Azerbaijan flora
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.3.733.740

    ABSTRACT
    The ethnopharmacological and nutritional significance of some wild vegetable plants belonging to the Polygonaceae Juss family widespread in the Azerbaijan flora and used in folk medicine has been described in the article. Although ethnic knowledge is passed down from generation to generation, some information is forgotten if it is not documented. Therefore, we set a goal to study the ethnopharmacological use of wild vegetables belonging to the Polygonaceae family widespread in the flora of Azerbaijan. The organs and developmental phases of plants used as medicine have been clarified, their importance as vegetables and therapeutic properties have been determined. Bioecological features of plants and their distribution areas have been found, reserves have been evaluated. Resource assessment has shown that the supply of the Rumex genus as a raw material will meet the full needs of local communities in vegetables and medicines. Ethnobotanical research was carried out by the methods of field ethnography, observation, survey, questionnaire, interview, etc. Interviews were conducted among human populations of all ages, with most people aged 65-85 providing the necessary information. It has been established that the representatives of the family are used as a food both in raw and cooked form. Their medicinal importance is different. Rumex species are mainly used as astringent, hemostatic, anti-tumor, wound healing substances, and in infectious diseases. Underground organs of Rheum species are used as astringent and hemostatic substances. Above-ground organs are used in kidney disease, gynecological diseases, lymphangitis, and furunculosis. Persicaria hydropiper is used in the treatment of hemorrhoids, gout, rheumatism, diseases of the endocrine system, Acogonon alpinum in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and nervous system, and Polygonum species are mainly used as analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs.