Medicinal Plants for Hemorrhoid Treatment in Thailand

Angkhana Inta's literature review analyzes medicinal plants used for hemorrhoid treatment in Thailand. The study reviewed 53 references and identified 181 plant species across 78 families used by 18 ethnic groups. The dataset, last updated in April 2026, highlights species with prevalent pharmacological activities like anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effects.

Use Cases

• Identifying candidate plant species for pharmaceutical development based on ethnobotanical indices (UV, CVs).
• Analyzing the distribution of pharmacological activities (e.g., anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative) among key medicinal plants.
• Studying the relationship between traditional use across 18 ethnic groups and scientific pharmacological evidence.
• Cross-referencing plant species (e.g., Cissus quadrangularis, Biancaea sappan) with other botanical or medical databases.

Strengths

• Systematic review of 53 references provides a methodical foundation.
• Identifies 181 specific plant species belonging to 78 families, offering concrete botanical data.
• Links traditional use among 18 ethnic groups to specific pharmacological activities like anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial.

Limitations

• Dataset is a 21.1 KB DOCX file, suggesting limited scope and likely a summary document rather than raw data.
• Row count and column-level documentation are absent; data structure and granularity must be inferred after download.
• The description focuses on a literature review's findings; the actual dataset content may be limited to summary tables or text.

Provenance

Source

figshare, author Angkhana Inta.

Collection Method

In-depth literature review and analysis using ethnobotanical indices (use-value, choice value of species).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-24 05:36:29.

Geography

Thailand.