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The ethnobotanical elements in traditional Malay medical knowledge: a review

Herbal resources, including both wild and cultivated plants used for agricultural purposes, are abundant in the Malay region. As a result, the traditional medicinal knowledge of the Malay world is rich in ethnobotany, which is a part of ethnoscience. This research aimed to identify the types of...

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Main Authors: Ramya, Razanah, Othman, Rashidi, Mohd Hatta, Farah Ayuni, Wan Sulaiman, Wan Syibrah Hanisah, Mohd Latiff, Nur Hanie
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Language:English
Published: Research & Scientific and Innovation society 2024
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H Social Sciences (General)
HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare
QK Botany
SB Plant culture
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spelling my.iium.irep.1170532024-12-27T03:28:25Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/117053/ The ethnobotanical elements in traditional Malay medical knowledge: a review Ramya, Razanah Othman, Rashidi Mohd Hatta, Farah Ayuni Wan Sulaiman, Wan Syibrah Hanisah Mohd Latiff, Nur Hanie H Social Sciences (General) HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare QK Botany SB Plant culture Herbal resources, including both wild and cultivated plants used for agricultural purposes, are abundant in the Malay region. As a result, the traditional medicinal knowledge of the Malay world is rich in ethnobotany, which is a part of ethnoscience. This research aimed to identify the types of indigenous medicinal plants mentioned in Malay medical manuscripts by comparing them with the results of previous studies. We obtained every piece of published information for this analysis from the online bibliographical databases Google Scholar and Scopus. A comprehensive analysis of the published literature revealed that twelve publications discussed various forms of illness treatments and different kinds of plants. A variety of Malay medical manuscripts yielded these discoveries. According to the findings, two of the papers discussed a single medicinal plant, three of the articles discussed Malay medicinal texts, and six of the articles concentrated on a single ailment. The gathered information claimed the effectiveness of around 131 medicinal plants in treating a variety of disorders, including stomach pains, eye problems, women's illnesses, fever, and other conditions. People use palms, herbs, shrubs, and trees as therapeutic plants. The research also presents and addresses Malay medical philosophy and diagnosis therapy. In general, the study highlights the wealth of Malay ethnobotanical knowledge, the profound cultural value of this information, and the need to maintain and investigate these ancient practices for the benefit of future generations. On top of that, this study highlights the critical need to maintain and advance investigations into Malay ethnobotany, which is essential for promoting sustainable health practices and conserving biodiversity. This aligns with Sustainable Development Goals concerning health, life on land, and the preservation of cultural heritage. Research & Scientific and Innovation society 2024-12-20 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/117053/1/2903-2918-IJRISS_the%20ethnobotanical%20elements%20in%20traditional%20malay%20medical%20knowledge%20a%20review_Dr%20Nur%20hanie.pdf Ramya, Razanah and Othman, Rashidi and Mohd Hatta, Farah Ayuni and Wan Sulaiman, Wan Syibrah Hanisah and Mohd Latiff, Nur Hanie (2024) The ethnobotanical elements in traditional Malay medical knowledge: a review. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 8 (11). pp. 2903-2918. ISSN 2454-6186 https://rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/articles/the-ethnobotanical-elements-in-traditional-malay-medical-knowledge-a-review/ 10.47772/IJRISS.2024.8110225
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topic H Social Sciences (General)
HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare
QK Botany
SB Plant culture
spellingShingle H Social Sciences (General)
HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare
QK Botany
SB Plant culture
Ramya, Razanah
Othman, Rashidi
Mohd Hatta, Farah Ayuni
Wan Sulaiman, Wan Syibrah Hanisah
Mohd Latiff, Nur Hanie
The ethnobotanical elements in traditional Malay medical knowledge: a review
description Herbal resources, including both wild and cultivated plants used for agricultural purposes, are abundant in the Malay region. As a result, the traditional medicinal knowledge of the Malay world is rich in ethnobotany, which is a part of ethnoscience. This research aimed to identify the types of indigenous medicinal plants mentioned in Malay medical manuscripts by comparing them with the results of previous studies. We obtained every piece of published information for this analysis from the online bibliographical databases Google Scholar and Scopus. A comprehensive analysis of the published literature revealed that twelve publications discussed various forms of illness treatments and different kinds of plants. A variety of Malay medical manuscripts yielded these discoveries. According to the findings, two of the papers discussed a single medicinal plant, three of the articles discussed Malay medicinal texts, and six of the articles concentrated on a single ailment. The gathered information claimed the effectiveness of around 131 medicinal plants in treating a variety of disorders, including stomach pains, eye problems, women's illnesses, fever, and other conditions. People use palms, herbs, shrubs, and trees as therapeutic plants. The research also presents and addresses Malay medical philosophy and diagnosis therapy. In general, the study highlights the wealth of Malay ethnobotanical knowledge, the profound cultural value of this information, and the need to maintain and investigate these ancient practices for the benefit of future generations. On top of that, this study highlights the critical need to maintain and advance investigations into Malay ethnobotany, which is essential for promoting sustainable health practices and conserving biodiversity. This aligns with Sustainable Development Goals concerning health, life on land, and the preservation of cultural heritage.
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author Ramya, Razanah
Othman, Rashidi
Mohd Hatta, Farah Ayuni
Wan Sulaiman, Wan Syibrah Hanisah
Mohd Latiff, Nur Hanie
author_facet Ramya, Razanah
Othman, Rashidi
Mohd Hatta, Farah Ayuni
Wan Sulaiman, Wan Syibrah Hanisah
Mohd Latiff, Nur Hanie
author_sort Ramya, Razanah
title The ethnobotanical elements in traditional Malay medical knowledge: a review
title_short The ethnobotanical elements in traditional Malay medical knowledge: a review
title_full The ethnobotanical elements in traditional Malay medical knowledge: a review
title_fullStr The ethnobotanical elements in traditional Malay medical knowledge: a review
title_full_unstemmed The ethnobotanical elements in traditional Malay medical knowledge: a review
title_sort ethnobotanical elements in traditional malay medical knowledge: a review
publisher Research & Scientific and Innovation society
publishDate 2024
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/117053/1/2903-2918-IJRISS_the%20ethnobotanical%20elements%20in%20traditional%20malay%20medical%20knowledge%20a%20review_Dr%20Nur%20hanie.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/117053/
https://rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/articles/the-ethnobotanical-elements-in-traditional-malay-medical-knowledge-a-review/
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