Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants Effective on Prostate in Abdanan City, Ilam Province, Western Iran

Objective: Medicinal plants have long been used in the treatment of many diseases. One of the common diseases among men is prostate problems, which include benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer. In this regard, using local and ethnobotanical knowledge in a region like Ilam can help to identify effective medicinal plants for these diseases. This research was conducted with the aim of identifying and investigating medicinal plants effective on the prostate in Ilam city from an ethnobotanical point of view. Methodology: This study was conducted using a qualitative method and through semi-structured interviews with ۲۵ traditional healers and traditional healers in Abdanan city (Ilam province, western Iran). The collected information included the names of the plants, how to use them, the parts of the plant used and their therapeutic effects on the prostate. Data analysis was done using quantitative analysis and qualitative content. Results: The results showed that ۱۰ types of medicinal plants in Abdanan city are known to be effective on prostate problems. Among the identified plants, we can mention clover, nasturtium, chicory, yarrow, nettle, nettle, flax, thistle, borage, and marshmallow. Clover and Nestrine plant with UR equal to ۹, RCF equal to ۰.۶۲ and PFU equal to ۳۴.۶% are the most medicinal plants used for prostate in Abdanan region. Conclusion: The indigenous and ethnobotanical knowledge of Ilam city shows that medicinal plants can be used as effective therapeutic supplements in the management of prostate problems. The results of this study can help to develop new herbal medicines or complement existing treatments.

کلیدواژه ها:

Ethnobotany ، Medicinal plants ، Prostate ، Water bodies ، Traditional medicine