Document Type : thesis
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MSc, Graduated of Rangeland Management, Faculty of Natural Resources Department of Range and Watershed Management, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Natural Resources, Department of Range and Watershed Management, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Natural Resources, Department of Range and Watershed Management, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
10.22034/gahr.2025.531644.2520
Abstract
Medicinal plants are one of the valuable resources of rangeland ecosystems, which, if used correctly and based on ecological principles, can be considered as one of the aspects of the multi-purpose use of rangeland, in order to reduce the pressure on rangeland and make rangeland farming economical in Iran. In this regard, this research was carried out with the aim of investigating the supply and demand situation of medicinal plants in the apothecaries of Urmia city. Data collection was done by using two methods of library studies and field method, including observation, interview and questionnaire completion. The questionnaires were completed in the spring and summer of 1402 with the participation of 35 apothecaries. From the point of view of the apothecaries; The consumption experience of the family and acquaintances, the properties and effectiveness, the familiarity and previous experience of the person in consuming the plant and the absence of side effects have a greater impact on the supply and demand market of medicinal plants. A number of 59 medicinal species were identified in the medicinal plant market of the city, and Mentha pulegium, Alahgi camelorum, Descurainia sophia, Eryngium bildari, Malva neglecta, Foeniculum vulgare, Alcea rosea, and Scorzonera latifolia were identified as the most important species of supply and demand in the medicinal plant market of Urmia city. The highest value of the relative abundance index of citation is related to the Mentha pulegium with a value of 0.8 and the lowest value is related to the Capparis spinosa with a value of 0.314. The results of this research can provide the necessary information regarding the use of medicinal plants to the planners and executive managers of rangeland ecosystems for the multi-purpose use of rangelandes.
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