Spostrzeżenia nad pochodzeniem i powstawaniem współczesnej wiedzy ludowej o roślinach leczniczych i ich zastosowaniach na przykładzie badań etnomedycznych w okolicach Grybowa
Observations on the origin and emergence of contemporary folk knowledge on medicinal plants and their medicinal applications on the example of ethnopharacological surveys in the Grybów area

Summary/Abstract: Survey research on folk medicinal plants revealed that in the Grybow area this knowledge is alive and well. The respondents mentioned 76 medicinal plants with mostly correct pharma ceutical actions and applications, typical for Polish official phytotherapy. New therapeutic ideas included yarrow herb (Achillea milefolium) against COVID-19 and Forsythia fl ower against the common cold. The study also uncovered remnants of outdated knowledge, which, while inadequate for today’s diseases and the mode of administration of the remedy, are noteworthy. These include bathing in a decoction of the plant in cases of delayed walking in children or weakness of the musculoskeletal system; directing the vapour from anti-cold infusions into the ear; and the red colour against anaemia, as well as the leaf shape signature in respiratory diseases. However, these uses were marginal within the knowledge examined. Correct knowledge acquired from contemporary sources (pharmaceutical advertising, internet, books) was also noted, such as the action of meadow clover herb (Trifolium pratense) against ageing and mulberry (Morus alba) leaf against hyperglycaemia, and Stellaria media as vitamin-yielding food additive. The species were identified correctly, and 1/3 of them were mentioned under folk names, usually similar to Polish scientific ones.

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