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. 2022 Nov 18;18:67. doi: 10.1186/s13002-022-00565-1

Table 3.

Use categories

Local use Secondary use categories Ns URs
Edible plants 62 1533
Fruits 30 617
Seasonings 9 173
Vegetables 27 677
Beverages 1 6
Starches 1 60
Medicinal plants 32 614
Poison 2 18
Inflammation 1 32
Poisonings 1 23
Infections 2 11
Digestive system disorders 7 53
Respiratory system disorders 4 134
Nutritional disorders 5 108
Endocrine system disorders 2 6
Muscular–skeletal system disorders 5 142
Genitourinary system disorders 2 19
Skin disorders 4 48
Veterinary medicine 4 8
Nervous system disorders 2 7
Circulatory system disorders 4 74
Eyes 1 4
Economic plants Improve livelihoods 22 261
Other use 69 1037
Tools 5 21
Crafts 10 123
Dyes 4 87
Fodders 20 63
Fuelwoods 19 215
Ritual plants 24 528