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. 2017 Sep 8;12(9):e0183956. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183956

Table 2. Informant consensus factor (ICF) of Pearl Valley Tehsil Rawalakot, District Poonch AJ&K.

 S. NO. Diseases Detailed categories Ntax Nur ICF Most Used Plants
1 Colds, respiratory tract diseases Asthma, breathing difficulties, bronchitis, chest pain, cough, expectorant, Flu, lungs diseases 41 236 0.83 Mentha royleana, Polygonatum multiflorum, Punica granatum, Pyrus pashia, Salvia moorcroftiana, Prunella vulgaris
2 Digestive system disorders Anthelmintic, Cholera, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia, flatulence, gastritis, jaundice, liver and bile diseases, nausea, stomachache, typhoid, vomiting 114 1162 0.90 Mentha royleana, Zanthoxylum armatum, Berberis lyceum, Eriobotrya japonica, Punica granatum, Ziziphus numelaria, Artemisia absinthium
3 Urinary and sexual-reproductive system diseases Abortion, amenorrhea, aphrodisiac, contraceptive, diuretic, gonorrhea, irregular menstruation, kidney diseases, kidney stones, leucorrhoea, menorrhagia, miscarriage, urinary tract diseases 16 91 0.83 Aesculus indica, Prunus domestica, Bergenia ciliata, Galium asperifolium, Oenothera rosea, Eriobotrya japonica,
4 Muscular and skeletal system diseases Antispasmodic, bone fracture, backache, body and joint inflammations, cramps, muscular pains, joint pains, paralysis, rheumatism 11 100 0.89 Hypericum perforatum, Juglans regia, Pyrus malus, Pyrus malus
5 Nervous system diseases Convulsions, depression, general pain, headache, nervous problems, sedative, toothache 16 86 0.82 Juglans regia, Pyrus malus, Heracleum candicans
6 Circulatory system diseases Bleeding, hemorrhoids, hearth diseases, hearth tonic, hypertension, pressure 6 25 0.79 Rosa brunonii,Oenothera rosea,Viola canscens, Adiantum capillus-veneris, Desmostachya bipinnata,Pyrus malus
7 Blood and lymphatic system Anemia, blood purification 15 76 0.81 Dalbergia sissoo, Rosa brunonii, Berberis lyceum,Vibernum nervosum,
8 Skin diseases, burns and wounds Athlete foot, boils, burns, carbuncles, cracked heels, cuts and wounds, dandruff, eczema, eruption, freckles, itching and allergy, leprosy, leukoderma, measles, not specified skin problems, pimples, scabies, skin parasites, smallpox, sun burns, swellings, ulcers, urticaria, warts 47 306 0.85 Fumaria indica, Adiantum incisum, Euphorbia wallichii, Gallium asperifolium, Rosa brunonii
9 Fever Fever 32 138 0.77 Smilax glaucophylla, Abies pindrow, Castanea sativa, Cichorium intybus, Elaeagnus angustifoli, Quercus incana
10 Mouth-pharynix diseases Gum infection, mouth infection and inflammation, pyorrhea, sore throats, strengthening of spongy gums, teeth cleaning 42 306 0.86 Berberis aristata, Juglans regia, Thymus liniaris, Castanea sativa,Pistacia chinensis ssp. Integerrima, Zanthoxylum armatum, Ajuga bracteosa
11 Antidote Dog bite, scorpion sting, snake bite 8 31 0.77 Nerium oleander, Dioscorea deltoidea, Hypericum perforatum
12 Ear and eye diseases Earache, eyes diseases, eye sight weakness 38 186 0.80 Rosa brunonii, Androsace rotundifolia,Bergenia ciliata
13 Hair care Hair washing, hair conditioner 9 27 0.69 Juglans regia, Poa nepalensis
14 General weakness in men and animals Weakness, loss of appetite, tonic 45 258 0.83 Fumaria indica, Asparagus filicinus,Castanea sativa, Viola canscens, Trichodesma indicum, Punica granatum, Berberis lyceum, Ligustrum lucidum
15 Diabetes   6 36 0.86 Berberis lyceum, Clematis montana, Rubus fruticosus,
14 Others Demulcent, body temperature, cooling agent, immunity, tumor 15 58 0.75 Pinus roxburgii, Ligustrum lucidum, Cedrela serrata, Viola canscens, Ficus palmate, Elaeagnus umbellata

Key words:Ntax = Number of taxa; Nur = Number of use Reports; ICF = Informant consensus factor