Indigenous Knowledge
Zahra Alinezhad Moghadam, Shahraki; Mohamad Rahim Forouzeh; Hannaneh Mohammadi Kangarani; Hassan Yeganeh
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The study of indigenous knowledge and food preparation using pasture plants is recognized as an important topic in ethnographic research, with the documentation of this knowledge resting on ethnographers. Accordingly, the aim of the researchers in this study is to gather the knowledge of the people in ...
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The study of indigenous knowledge and food preparation using pasture plants is recognized as an important topic in ethnographic research, with the documentation of this knowledge resting on ethnographers. Accordingly, the aim of the researchers in this study is to gather the knowledge of the people in the Shah Kuh Sofla region regarding the preparation of various local dishes using wild pasture plants. To document this invaluable indigenous knowledge, interviews were conducted in the spring and summer of 2023 and 2024 using participatory observation and open interviews, with local experts identified through snowball sampling. In this research, a total of 13 wild plants were identified, and the preparation methods for 16 types of dishes were recorded. with all or various parts of these plants being utilized as main ingredients or as additives, seasonings, flavorings, and spices. Considering the extensive knowledge of past generations regarding food preparation and traditional dishes, it can be stated that documenting and analyzing indigenous knowledge related to local food preparation not only helps preserve culinary culture but can also provide strategies for improving community nutrition..
Morvarid Hosseini; Mohamad Rahim Forouzeh; Hossein Barani
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One method used to answer the human concerns in modern society is referring to the empirical knowledge of the past and using the wisdom of the local people's historical knowledge. Among this valuable knowledge, indigenous knowledge is unique in identifying edible plants and their consumption practices ...
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One method used to answer the human concerns in modern society is referring to the empirical knowledge of the past and using the wisdom of the local people's historical knowledge. Among this valuable knowledge, indigenous knowledge is unique in identifying edible plants and their consumption practices in local communities. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify and document the ethnobotany of edible plants in Zebarkhan rangelands located in Razavi Khorasan province. In this study, the traditional beliefs and knowledge of the people about plants were collected in the form of free interviews, participatory observation and continuous presence in 2017-2018. Snowball and purposive sampling were done in order to select participants. The questions posed with the focus on the local names, vegetative forms, methods of harvesting, the organ used, consumption, and plants attributes. The interviews were then continued until the repetitive responses would confirm the reliability and validity of the interview. Finally, the information were classified, analyzed and the key concepts were extracted based on the goal of research.The findings showed that except for the provision of annual food and medical supplies, most of the identified species consisted of multifunctional medicinal and livestock usage and they were also involved with the provision of the livelihood of the residents through collection and sale or forage livestock. The results and findings of this research can be used as a basis for future research on the development of nutrition knowledge and management of rangelands through the improvement and revival with edible and medicinal plants.
