TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jarić, Snežana
AU  - Mačukanović-Jocić, Marina
AU  - Djurdjević, Lola
AU  - Mitrović, Miroslava
AU  - Kostić, Olga
AU  - Karadžić, Branko
AU  - Pavlović, Pavle
PY  - 2015
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3756
AB  - Ethnopharmacological relevance: This study documents the ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal importance of plants in the Suva planina mountain region (south-eastern Serbia). It is reflected in their high diversity and their wide range of uses in the treatment of the local population. The aim of this study was a comparative analysis of data collected in the Suva planina region with relevant data from the Western Balkans, which included identifying the 'most popular' plants, as well as those species which are used specifically for treatment solely in the research area. Materials and methods: Ethnobotanical research was carried out between 2012 and 2014 and data was collected through both open and semi-structured interviews with locals. A total of 66 people were interviewed (37 women and 29 men), aged between 49 and 90 (with a mean age of 71). Results: This study identified 128 plants and 2 fungi which are used in ethnomedicine, 5 plant species used in ethnoveterinary medicine, and 16 plants used for 'other' purposes. Lamiaceae (20), Asteraceae (17), Rosaceae (16), Brassicaceae (5), Alliaceae (4) and Apiaceae (4) have the greatest diversity of species. Results showed that Achillea mellefolium, Allium cepa, Allium sativum, Arctostaphyllos uva-ursi, Gentiana lutea, Hypericum perforatum, Juglans regia, Matricaria chamomilla, Mentha piperita, Plantago lanceolata, Plantago major, Salvia officinalis, Sempervivum tectorum, Tilia cordata and Thymus sepyllum are the 'most popular' medicinal plants (UV=1). Those plants with the most phytotherapeutic uses are Gentiana cruciata (14), H. perforatum (11) and A. sadvum (10), while the most common conditions treated with medicinal plants are respiratory (79), urogenital (53), gastrointestinal (51), skin (43) and those relating to the circulatory system (35). A comparative analysis of the data collected in the research area and that from other parts of the Western Balkans showed that there are great similarities within Serbia between Suva planina and the Zlatibor region (37.2%) and Kopaonik Mt. (32.3%), while further afield it is most similar to Bosnia and Herzegovina (40.9%) and Bulgaria (40.6%). Moreover, it was established that 14 plant species and 2 fungi are used only in the Suva planina region, which points to the specificity of the diversity and the sound knowledge of medicinal plants in this region. Conclusions: Our results confirm that medicinal plants are an invaluable resource of the research area and need to be protected as they contribute to an improvement in living standards and the survival of people threatened by unfavourable demographic trends. However, due to over-exploitation, some plants have become exceptionally rare and are under threat, leading to the need for their rational use and protection so as to ensure they are still around for future generations.
PB  - Elsevier Ireland Ltd, Clare
T2  - Journal of Ethnopharmacology
T1  - An ethnobotanical survey of traditionally used plants on Suva planina mountain (south-eastern Serbia)
EP  - 108
SP  - 93
VL  - 175
DO  - 10.1016/j.jep.2015.09.002
ER  - 

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author = "Jarić, Snežana and Mačukanović-Jocić, Marina and Djurdjević, Lola and Mitrović, Miroslava and Kostić, Olga and Karadžić, Branko and Pavlović, Pavle",
year = "2015",
abstract = "Ethnopharmacological relevance: This study documents the ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal importance of plants in the Suva planina mountain region (south-eastern Serbia). It is reflected in their high diversity and their wide range of uses in the treatment of the local population. The aim of this study was a comparative analysis of data collected in the Suva planina region with relevant data from the Western Balkans, which included identifying the 'most popular' plants, as well as those species which are used specifically for treatment solely in the research area. Materials and methods: Ethnobotanical research was carried out between 2012 and 2014 and data was collected through both open and semi-structured interviews with locals. A total of 66 people were interviewed (37 women and 29 men), aged between 49 and 90 (with a mean age of 71). Results: This study identified 128 plants and 2 fungi which are used in ethnomedicine, 5 plant species used in ethnoveterinary medicine, and 16 plants used for 'other' purposes. Lamiaceae (20), Asteraceae (17), Rosaceae (16), Brassicaceae (5), Alliaceae (4) and Apiaceae (4) have the greatest diversity of species. Results showed that Achillea mellefolium, Allium cepa, Allium sativum, Arctostaphyllos uva-ursi, Gentiana lutea, Hypericum perforatum, Juglans regia, Matricaria chamomilla, Mentha piperita, Plantago lanceolata, Plantago major, Salvia officinalis, Sempervivum tectorum, Tilia cordata and Thymus sepyllum are the 'most popular' medicinal plants (UV=1). Those plants with the most phytotherapeutic uses are Gentiana cruciata (14), H. perforatum (11) and A. sadvum (10), while the most common conditions treated with medicinal plants are respiratory (79), urogenital (53), gastrointestinal (51), skin (43) and those relating to the circulatory system (35). A comparative analysis of the data collected in the research area and that from other parts of the Western Balkans showed that there are great similarities within Serbia between Suva planina and the Zlatibor region (37.2%) and Kopaonik Mt. (32.3%), while further afield it is most similar to Bosnia and Herzegovina (40.9%) and Bulgaria (40.6%). Moreover, it was established that 14 plant species and 2 fungi are used only in the Suva planina region, which points to the specificity of the diversity and the sound knowledge of medicinal plants in this region. Conclusions: Our results confirm that medicinal plants are an invaluable resource of the research area and need to be protected as they contribute to an improvement in living standards and the survival of people threatened by unfavourable demographic trends. However, due to over-exploitation, some plants have become exceptionally rare and are under threat, leading to the need for their rational use and protection so as to ensure they are still around for future generations.",
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Jarić, S., Mačukanović-Jocić, M., Djurdjević, L., Mitrović, M., Kostić, O., Karadžić, B.,& Pavlović, P.. (2015). An ethnobotanical survey of traditionally used plants on Suva planina mountain (south-eastern Serbia). in Journal of Ethnopharmacology
Elsevier Ireland Ltd, Clare., 175, 93-108.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2015.09.002

Jarić S, Mačukanović-Jocić M, Djurdjević L, Mitrović M, Kostić O, Karadžić B, Pavlović P. An ethnobotanical survey of traditionally used plants on Suva planina mountain (south-eastern Serbia). in Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2015;175:93-108.
doi:10.1016/j.jep.2015.09.002 .

Jarić, Snežana, Mačukanović-Jocić, Marina, Djurdjević, Lola, Mitrović, Miroslava, Kostić, Olga, Karadžić, Branko, Pavlović, Pavle, "An ethnobotanical survey of traditionally used plants on Suva planina mountain (south-eastern Serbia)" in Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 175 (2015):93-108,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2015.09.002 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jarić, Snežana
AU  - Popović, Zorica
AU  - Mačukanović-Jocić, Marina
AU  - Djurdjević, Lola
AU  - Mijatović, Miroslava
AU  - Karadžić, Branko
AU  - Mitrović, Miroslava
AU  - Pavlović, Pavle
PY  - 2007
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1495
AB  - An ethnobotanical survey was carried out on the territory of the highest mountain in Central Serbia, Kopaonik, which is characterized by great plant diversity. In total, 83 wild species from 41 families and 96 preparations for use in human therapy were recorded. Among those wild plants which are most commonly used for medicinal purposes, Hypericum perforatum L., Urtica dioica L., Achillea millefolium L., Matricaria chamomilla L., Sambucus nigra L., and Thymus serpyllum L. were particularly highly recommended by the majority of informants as being 'beneficial for all ailments'. The most frequently reported medicinal uses were for treating gastrointestinal ailments (50%), skin injuries and problems (25.6%), followed by respiratory, urinary-genital and cardiovascular problems (20.5%, 20.5%, 19.2%, respectively). Plants with unusual phytotherapeutic uses are Galium verum L. (sedative properties) and Eupatorium cannabinum L. (influenza-like illnesses), while plants with interesting but lesser-known properties include Daphne laureola L. (rheumatism and skin ailments) and Ficaria verna Huds. (tubers for treating haemorrhoids). In addition, 10 wild species used in veterinary medicine, as well as 25 herbs used for human nourishment were noted.
PB  - Elsevier Ireland Ltd, Clare
T2  - Journal of Ethnopharmacology
T1  - An ethnobotanical study on the usage of wild medicinal herbs from Kopaonik Mountain (Central Serbia)
EP  - 175
IS  - 1
SP  - 160
VL  - 111
DO  - 10.1016/j.jep.2006.11.007
ER  - 

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author = "Jarić, Snežana and Popović, Zorica and Mačukanović-Jocić, Marina and Djurdjević, Lola and Mijatović, Miroslava and Karadžić, Branko and Mitrović, Miroslava and Pavlović, Pavle",
year = "2007",
abstract = "An ethnobotanical survey was carried out on the territory of the highest mountain in Central Serbia, Kopaonik, which is characterized by great plant diversity. In total, 83 wild species from 41 families and 96 preparations for use in human therapy were recorded. Among those wild plants which are most commonly used for medicinal purposes, Hypericum perforatum L., Urtica dioica L., Achillea millefolium L., Matricaria chamomilla L., Sambucus nigra L., and Thymus serpyllum L. were particularly highly recommended by the majority of informants as being 'beneficial for all ailments'. The most frequently reported medicinal uses were for treating gastrointestinal ailments (50%), skin injuries and problems (25.6%), followed by respiratory, urinary-genital and cardiovascular problems (20.5%, 20.5%, 19.2%, respectively). Plants with unusual phytotherapeutic uses are Galium verum L. (sedative properties) and Eupatorium cannabinum L. (influenza-like illnesses), while plants with interesting but lesser-known properties include Daphne laureola L. (rheumatism and skin ailments) and Ficaria verna Huds. (tubers for treating haemorrhoids). In addition, 10 wild species used in veterinary medicine, as well as 25 herbs used for human nourishment were noted.",
publisher = "Elsevier Ireland Ltd, Clare",
journal = "Journal of Ethnopharmacology",
title = "An ethnobotanical study on the usage of wild medicinal herbs from Kopaonik Mountain (Central Serbia)",
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Jarić, S., Popović, Z., Mačukanović-Jocić, M., Djurdjević, L., Mijatović, M., Karadžić, B., Mitrović, M.,& Pavlović, P.. (2007). An ethnobotanical study on the usage of wild medicinal herbs from Kopaonik Mountain (Central Serbia). in Journal of Ethnopharmacology
Elsevier Ireland Ltd, Clare., 111(1), 160-175.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2006.11.007

Jarić S, Popović Z, Mačukanović-Jocić M, Djurdjević L, Mijatović M, Karadžić B, Mitrović M, Pavlović P. An ethnobotanical study on the usage of wild medicinal herbs from Kopaonik Mountain (Central Serbia). in Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2007;111(1):160-175.
doi:10.1016/j.jep.2006.11.007 .

Jarić, Snežana, Popović, Zorica, Mačukanović-Jocić, Marina, Djurdjević, Lola, Mijatović, Miroslava, Karadžić, Branko, Mitrović, Miroslava, Pavlović, Pavle, "An ethnobotanical study on the usage of wild medicinal herbs from Kopaonik Mountain (Central Serbia)" in Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 111, no. 1 (2007):160-175,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2006.11.007 . .