Therapeutic potential against metabolic, inflammatory, infectious and systemic diseases provides a detailed look at medicinal spices and vegetables that have proven safeandeffective for consumption and the treatment of diseases, including infectious diseases, cardiovascular disease, and cancer it provides pharmacological evidence, such as the. Ethiopian and eritrean cuisines characteristically consists of vegetable and often very spicy meat dishes, usually in the form of wat also wet or wot, a thick stew, served atop injera, a large sourdough flatbread, which is about 50 centimeters 20 inches in diameter and made out of fermented teff flour. Most studies on medicinal plants made, however, remained more of a survey nature and the outputs were mere listing of plants used as remedies for various ailments usually with incomplete description and mainly with uncertain recipes. Spice and medicinal plants production and value chain.
For centuries herbs and spices have been an integral. Twelve species of spice and condiment plants and medicinal species grown in ethiopia are described in detail, both taxonomically and culturally, with line drawings and photographs. Assessment of indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants in central zone of tigray, northern ethiopia contributions of medicinal plants to care and health promotion in primary healthcare documentation and assessment on knowledge of ethnomedicinal practitioners. This is a list of ethiopian and eritrean dishes and foods. It is also used in ethiopia, and elsewhere in africa for a number of health conditions, but there is no available scientific evidence to support the alleged health benefits.
Traditional medicinal plants utilization, management and. Spices condiments and medicinal plants in ethiopia. The various spices, herbs and roots ethiopians use are mostly endemic to ethiopia and it appears as if only the ethiopians themselves possess the key that unlocks its many benefits. Probably, the single most important role for medicinal plants in biological and.
Spices and condiments are defined as vegetable products or mixtures, free from extraneous matter, used for flavouring, seasoning or imparting aroma in foods. Phytolacca dodecandra, commonly known as endod, gopo berry, or african soapberry, is a trailing shrub or climber native to tropical africa, southern africa, and madagascar endod as it is known in amharic or shibti in tigrigna has been selected and cultivated by africans for centuries, particularly in ethiopia and eritrea. This table is best used when interviewing patients about laboratory findings or side effects when an interaction may be suspected. It describes 12 spices and condiments and medicinal plants, both from a taxonomic and an agricultural viewpoint. This book describes 12 spices and condiments aframomum corrorima, anethum foeniculum syn. Some of the spices andor herbs have specific properties that help to. Introduction of some specific medicinal plants where at least 1 herb, 1 spice in 5.
Center for agricultural publishing and documentation. Handbook on spices and condiments cultivation, processing. Ethiopia has a long tradition of using spices, condiments, additives and. Commonly used herbs and spices in ethiopia and their potential drug interactions please refer to the sidebar for a pdf table of commonly used herbs spices and their potential drug interactions. My experience over the years, working for wwf, is that medicinal plants hold more fascination for the british public than any other facet of the botanical world. Capsicum frutescens, coriandrum sativum, cuminum cyminum, nigella sativa, ocimum basilicum, rhamnus prinoides, ruta chalepensis, trachyspermum ammi and zingiber officinale and medicinal plants adhatoda schimperiana.
Medicinal plants comprise one of the important components of the vegetation. The terms spices, condiments and herbs are often confused. The flora of ethiopia consists of many types of vegetation, flowers, and plants. Spices, condiments and medicinal plants in ethiopia. S\rwfsa a glossary 211 b spice blends and condiments 217 c chile pepper guide 247. Aframomum corrorima is a species in the ginger family, zingiberaceae. Knowledge and use of medicinal traditional plant species. View full textpdf international journal of current research and. Hence, the aim of this study is to document the medicinal plants in the natural vegetation and home gardens in wonago woreda, gedeo zone, southern nations, nationalities and peoples regional state snnpr. Whats the difference between herbs, spices, and condiments. Study on actual situation of medicinal plants in ethiopia. Ecological aspects and resource management of bamboo forests in ethiopia. This report is the testimony of a man who worked with plants, specifically, in what used to be called the drugs and spices trade, selling simples for around 40 years. At the moment, there are two spice extraction plants in ethiopia, one public and the other under private ownership.
And for a thorough study of spices in ethiopia, have a look at p. Aromatic plants of ethiopia request pdf researchgate. Known to be used for coughs and asthma, as a narcotic and an antiepileptic in ethiopia. The plant is capable of processing ginger from locally grown ginger root, capsium oleoresin from red pepper, and turmeric. It is used as a soap and shampoo as well as a poison to stun fish. Much of this floristic wealth is reflected in the fact that ethiopia is one of the primary centers of origin of many of the worlds cultivated crops, e. Out of the 6,000 species of vascular plants that grow in ethiopia, 12 percent are endemic spice sector strategy cooridnating committee, 2010. Kandiannan indian institute of spices research icar calicut673 012 21. Spices grown in ethiopia due to the varied topography and climate, ethiopia is home to different plants species that grow on its highlands and rift valley. The public spice extraction plant, the ethiopian spice extraction factory, has a processing capacity of 180 tons per year.
Ethnobotanical survey of culinary herbs and spices used in the traditional medicinal system of nkonkobe municipality, eastern cape, south africa abiola mojisola asowataayodele, anthony jide afolayan, gloria aderonke otunola. Numerous other spices, condiments and medicinal plants of ethiopia that are not treated in detail are. Ethnobotanical survey of culinary herbs and spices used in. Contribution of traditional farmers for medicinal plant. The smoke of the burning root is commonly inhaled for satan beshita or devil disease. A total of 21 useful plant species 18 spices and condiments and 3 nonedible oil crops in 1families and 3 20genera were recorded. An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in wonago. Cookbooks generally distinguish between seasonings spices used in food preparation and condiments spices added after food is served, but not between herbs and spices. Pdf species of herbal spices grown in the poor farmers home. The study aimed to document indigenous knowledge on use and management as well as to investigate the threats to traditional medicinal resources. He published the book in 1981, but things probably havent changed all that much in the use and classification of spices in ethiopia. Nematode parasites of spices, condiments and medicinal. The book is the third in a series of publications on useful plants of ethiopia. Aframomum corrorima korarima ethiopian cardamom university of.
Data cover synonyms, geographical distribution, ecology, crop management, uses and chemical composition. The ecological regions of ethiopia are characterized by a great biodiversity of birds and wild animals supported by numerous species of plants. Ethiopia is among the largest consumer of dietary spices and herbs in africa. Numerous other spices, condiments and medicinal plants of ethiopia that are not treated in detail are listed. Accounts of the traditional medicinal plant species of ethiopia and its current. Where to find the herb in open wastelands near watery places. It is an ingredient in berbere, mitmita, awaze, and other spice mixtures, and is also used to flavor coffee. National biodiversity strategy and action plan bsap project. I would like to emphasis a key point here, which is, herbs, spices and condiments are meant to compliment your cooking and enhance the natural tastes and flavours of food. The status and availability of oral and written knowledge on traditional health care. Spices, condiments and medicinal plants in ethiopia, their taxonomy and agricultural significance. Major constraints in the spices production and marketing in ethiopia 9. Medicinal plants are the integral part of the variety of cultures in ethiopia and have been used over many centuries. Ethiopian spices, herbs, roots, oilseeds in english.
Ethiopia has a long tradition of using spices, condiments, additives and herbs in its traditional food culture. Foeniculum vulgare, anethum graveolens, capsicum annuum syn. The ethiopian spice rack ethiopian food mesob across. Level of management of medicinal plants in the farming site medicinal plants were collected at two farming sites called home garden and farm field guaro and massa by the local people respectively fig. These spices are commonly used throughout ethiopia for medicinal, as well as, for culinary purposes. Seeds of ricinus communis castor plant arranged in a straw like beads used as. Show full abstract distribution, ecology, husbandry, uses and chemical composition.
For example, turmeric is also used as a preservative. Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine by amare getahun, associate professor, faculty of science, addis abeba university, addis abeba, ethiopia. The peoples of ethiopia have been very keen in incorporating. Medicinal plants and economic development mped research centre, department of botany, university of fort hare. Centre for agricultural publishing and documentation, wageningen. Addis ababa university welcome to ethiopian public. An overview of ethiopian traditional medicinal plants used. Request pdf on jan 1, 2009, nigist asfaw and others published aromatic. The average land covering by spices is approximately 222,700 ha and the production 244,000 tonannum. Jansens 338page spices, condiments and medicinal plants in ethiopia. The spice, known as ethiopian cardamom, false cardamom, or korarima, is obtained from the plants seeds usually dried, and is extensively used in ethiopian and eritrean cuisine.
Ethiopia is the homeland for many spices, for example korarima, long pepper, black cumin, bishops weed and coriander. Medicinal spices and vegetables from africa 1st edition. Spices, condiments and medicinal plants in ethiophia. Research notes other traditional uses for headache as a dressing, paludism malaria, ague, fever, stomachache and as a diuretic. While such a report on ethiopian medicinal plants is the first of its kind, it can provide a better understanding of the issues under consideration, and facilitate. At the moment, there are two spice extraction plants in ethiopia, one public and the other under private. Indeed, spices come from various woody shrubs and vines, trees, aromatic lichens, and the roots, flowers, seeds, and fruits of herbaceous plants figure 1. Spices, herbs and condiments are used to flavor foods or beverages before, during or after their preparation 6. Capsicum frutescens, coriandrum sativum, cuminum cyminum, nigella sativa, ocimum basilicum, rhamnus prinoides, ruta chalepensis, trachyspermum. Ethnobotany of spice and condiment plants and the associated. Generally condiments are considered to comprise also flavorings of non. A study aimed at identifying and documenting local uses and management of of spices, condiments and nonedible oil crops in five selected sites in northern ethiopia was conducted. Some of medicinal plants practiced and their veterinary uses in ethiopia ethiopian farmers and pastoralists rely on traditional knowledge, practices and locally available materials, plants in particular, to control and manage domestic animal diseases giday and ameni, 2003.
They are distributed all over the country, with greater concentration in. A open space bspices, fragrant and medicinal plants home garden. Ethiopia is endowed with a large variety of plant and animal species. The specific epithet was taken from its basionym, amomum corrorima a. Numerous other species of lesser importance are listed separately with their uses. The extensive botanical description of each taxon is accompanied by a fullpage drawing, relevant photographs, lists of synonyms, literature and names, and details on. Ethiopians believe that the food one eats holds the key to healthy living and should be prepared and handled with care. Jansen is the author of spices, condiments and medicinal plants in ethiopia 0. Medicinal plants used in traditional medicine by oromo. The extensive botanical description of each taxon is accompanied by a fullpage drawing, relevant photographs, lists of synonyms, literature and names, and details on taxonomic problems. Spices, condiments and medicinal plants in ethiopia, their.
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