From Grass to Remedy: An Ethnobotanical Exploration of Sargodha’s Rural Heritage

Abstract The ethnobotanical applications of grasses, with a particular focus on the Poaceae family, which accounts for a sizable amount of the world's plant diversity. With more than 10,000 species, the Poaceae family offers a wealth of practical and therapeutic advantages in addition to being a source of basic food for both people and animals. The abstract explores the traditional knowledge of using several types of grass for medical purposes, including the treatment of menstrual issues, respiratory conditions, wounds, and digestive disorders. Moreover, grasses are used for practical purposes such as thatching, roofing, basketry, and animal feed. This analysis highlights the great importance of grasses for human and animal health, traditional behaviors, and sustainable livelihoods through a comprehensive compilation of documented ethnobotanical uses.