ABSTRACT

In Balochistan, gastrointestinal diseases are one of the most common health related problem due to lack of clean water. In Quetta (the capital city) Balochistan, peoples primarily rely on medicinal plants available in local herbal (Pansar stores) because of economical price and ease of availability for prevention and treatment of various types of GI tract diseases. The aim of study was to obtain information about the crude/herbal drugs used/sold in Quetta city. Field survey was carried out at different intervals throughout the year. Data was collected from 86 herbal practitioners/pansar of different areas of the city. A total of 23 plant species were listed used for GIT disorders. Most the plants are grown in Balochistan. Organoleptic evaluation was carried out to determine purity and quality. The current study represents the preliminary data in necessity of future phytochemical studies and also important information for the preservation of these plants. Keywords: Ethnopharmacognosy; Medicinal plants; GIT disorder; Quetta, Balochistan

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2019/8.1.4597