Study of Traditional Knowledge on Gentiana L. plants
- VernacularTitle: Дэгд (Gentiana L.)-ийн төрлийн ургамлын уламжлалт мэдлэг, хэрэглээг судалсан үр дүн
- Author:
Wenchao
1
,
2
;
Battseren Ts
3
;
Batzaya G
3
,
4
;
Almaz B
2
;
Tserentsoo B
1
Author Information
1. Department of Traditional Prescriptionology, International School of Mongolian Medicine, MNUMS, Ulaanbaatar14210, Mongolia
2. Key Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, China
3. Botanical Garden and Research Institute, Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Ulaanbaatar 13330, Mongolia
4. University of Mongolian Academy of Science, Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Ulaanbaatar 13330, Mongolia
- Publication Type:Other Types
- Keywords:
Ethnobotany;
Local nomenclature;
White Tash;
Blue Degd;
Wolf Tongue;
Zulgenchimeg
- From:
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences
2025;88(4):204-209
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Background:This study presents research on the traditional knowledge regarding Gentian (Gentiana L.) plants and their
utilization.
Aim:The objective of the study is to explore traditional knowledge about Gentian plants, their medicinal and other uses
in various local communities, as well as to identify their vernacular names.
Materials and Methods:The research was conducted in certain regions of Mongolia and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous
Region (IMAR), involving 190 cultural heritage bearers through 36 questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed to
determine the utilization index and frequency index of Gentian plants, assessing how they are used in the respective
regions.
Results:The results indicated the identification of four species of Gentian plants: Gentiana algida, G. macrophylla, G.
decumbens, and Gentianopsis barbata. The relative frequency indices in Mongolia showed high usage with values of
0.37 for G. macrophylla, 0.51 for G. decumbens, and 0.55 for Gentiana algida. In contrast, the values in IMAR were
lower, with 0.08 for white Gentian, 0.18 for large-leaved Gentian, and 0.21 for creeping Gentian. These findings suggest
that the utilization of Gentian plants is influenced by intensive livestock farming and agricultural practices in the area.
Conclusion:The use of Gentian plants varies across regions, and the cultural heritage bearers from both countries name
them differently based on flower color, size, and local dialects. This study provides valuable information for preserving
local traditional knowledge and can be beneficial for researchers and cultural heritage protectors.
- Full text:2025052215071773760204-209.pdf
