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The study aims to document and analyze the ethnomedicinal knowledge of plant use for rheumatoid arthritis among indigenous communities in Kutch, Gujarat.

March 1, 2026BMC Complementary Medicine and TherapiesOpen Access

Ethnobotanical insights into rheumatoid arthritis management: indigenous herbal practices from Kutch, Gujarat, India

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The study aims to document and analyze the ethnomedicinal knowledge of plant use for rheumatoid arthritis among indigenous communities in Kutch, Gujarat.
Conducted a cross-sectional ethnobotanical survey in Kutch, Gujarat between December 2022 and December 2023.
Collected data through semi-structured interviews with 162 participants, including 86 key informants recognized for their traditional knowledge.
Documented plant species, parts used, preparation methods, and administration routes.
Calculated quantitative indices like Informant Consensus Factor (ICF), Use Value (UV), and Fidelity Level (FL) to assess significance and consensus.
A total of 155 plant species were identified for managing rheumatoid arthritis.
Most commonly used plant families were Fabaceae, Malvaceae, and Convolvulaceae.
Whole plants (50.7%) and leaves (38.2%) were the main parts utilized.
Preparation methods predominantly included decoction (62.5%) and paste (40.97%).
High ICF and FL values indicated strong cultural consensus and specificity in plant use.

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Ethnobotanical survey documents plant use for rheumatoid arthritis in indigenous communities, suggesting cultural significance.

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Ghare et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d79dec16d51705d2de27 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-026-05316-3

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Ethnobotanical insights into rheumatoid arthritis management: indigenous herbal practices from Kutch, Gujarat, India

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