Research Article

Ethnobotanical Study of Cultivated Plants in Kaišiadorys District, Lithuania: Possible Trends for New Herbal Based Medicines

Table 1

Cultivated herbal materials in Kaišiadorys district.

FamilyBotanical nameDisorder  
(frequency of citations)
Part usedPreparationAdministration and usage (O. Ad.: oral administration, Ext.: external use)Other purposes  
(spice: C,
decorative: D, and
food: F)

AcoraceaeAcorus calamus L.Gastric disorders (1)RootsRaw materialO. Ad.D
Pain of gum (1)RootsCompressExt.
RootsDecoctionExt., rinsing

AlliaceaeAllium cepa L.Weak organism (8), helminth (2)CormRaw materialO. Ad.C
F
Wounds (1)CormCompressExt.

AlliaceaeAllium sativum L.Hypertension (3)CormRaw materialO. Ad.C
F
Helminth (9)CormRaw materialO. Ad.
RootsDecoction with milkO. Ad.
Weak organism (7)CormRaw materialO. Ad.
Inflammation of the throat (2)CormRaw materialO. Ad.
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose (1)CormRaw materialO. Ad.
Oncology diseases (1)CormRaw materialO. Ad.
Toothache (1)CormChewing or compressExt.

AloaceaeAloe arborescens Mill.Gastric wounds (2)LeavesChopped leaves are mixed with ethanol and honeyO. Ad.D
Lung diseases (2), cough (2)LeavesChopped leaves are mixed with honeyO. Ad.
Weak organism (1)LeavesChopped leaves are mixed with honey and lemon juiceO. Ad.
Sore throat (1)Leaves3 chopped leaves are mixed with 3 chopped lemons, 12 quail eggs, and honeyO. Ad.
Skin wounds, burns (2)LeavesJuiceExt.
Herpes (1)LeavesJuiceExt.

ApiaceaeAnethum graveolens L.Hypertension (16)Seeds, flowers, leaves, and aerial partsTeaO. Ad.C
F

ApiaceaeCarum carvi L.Abdominal bloating (15)SeedsTeaO. Ad.C
F
Indigestion (8)SeedsTeaO. Ad.
Diarrhea (3)SeedsTeaO. Ad.
Headache caused by fatigue and stress (1)Seeds, flowersTeaO. Ad.
Lactation disorder (1)SeedsTeaO. Ad.

ApiaceaeDaucus carota L.Gastric hyperacidity (1)RootsRaw materialO. Ad.F
Diarrhea (1)RootsPorridgeO. Ad., eating of porridge all day
Helminth (2)RootsRaw materialO. Ad.
Weak vision (1)RootsRaw materialO. Ad.
Tonisation (1)RootsTeaO. Ad.

ApiaceaePetroselinum crispum Mill.Inflammation of the bladder (5)Aerial partsTeaO. Ad.C
F

AsteraceaeArtemisia absinthium L.Indigestion (9), appetite (8), biliary disorders (2), diarrhea (6), and abdominal, gastric pain (6)FlowersTeaO. Ad.D
Helminth (2)FlowersTeaO. Ad.
Detoxification of the organism (1)FlowersTeaO. Ad.
Insomnia (1)FlowersTeaO. Ad.

AsteraceaeCalendula officinalis L.Inflammation (of the mouth, throat, stomach, intestine, and urinary tract) (19), painful menstruations (8)FlowersTeaO. Ad.D
Inflammation of the mouth, throat (4)DecoctionExt., rinsing
Menstruations (10), inflammation of the urinary tract, vagina (6)DecoctionExt., wash of genital organs, bath
Wounds (1)FlowersDecoctionExt., wash of wounds
Skin scars (1)FlowersOintmentExt.

AsteraceaeEchinacea purpurea L. MoenchWeak organism (2)FlowersTeaO. Ad.D

AsteraceaeHelianthus annuus L.Outgrowths (1)RootsDecoctionO. Ad.D
F

AsteraceaeInula helenium L.Eczema (1), bone cracks (1)RootsOintment: chopped roots are heated with fatsExt.D

AsteraceaeMatricaria recutita L.Gastric and intestinal disorders (12)FlowersTeaO. Ad.D
C
Abdominal bloating of infant (1)FlowersTeaO. Ad.
Cold (2), cough (3), and runny nose (3)FlowersTeaO. Ad.
Inflammation of the throat (3), mouth (3)FlowersDecoctionExt., rinsing
Inflammation of the eyes (4), wounds (6)Flowers, aerial partsDecoctionExt., wash
Inflammation of the skin (1)Flowers, aerial partsDecoctionExt., compress
Calming effect on children (1)Flowers, aerial partsDecoctionExt., bath

AsteraceaeSilybum marianum L. Gaertn.Hepatic disorder (1)FlowersTeaO. Ad.D
Detoxification of the organism (1)LeavesTeaO. Ad.

AsteraceaeTanacetum balsamita L.Being used for oral hygiene (1)Aerial partsChewingExt.D

BerberidaceaeBerberis vulgaris L.Hepatic inflammation (1)RootsDecoctionO. Ad.D

BetulaceaeBetula pendula Roth.Blood thrombus (5)BudsTeaO. Ad.D
Cough (1)BudsTeaO. Ad.
Weak organism (1)BudsTeaO. Ad.

BoraginaceaeSymphytum officinale L.Bone cracks (4), contusion (3), joint (2), muscle (1) pain, and sprain (1)RootsEthanol infusion,
chopped roots are mixed with butter or unsalted fats,
compress
Ext., compress, rubbingD
Gastric ulcer (1)RootsEthanol infusionO. Ad.

BrassicaceaeArmoracia rusticana G. Gaertn., B. Mey. & Scherb.Headache (1)LeavesCompressExt.F
C

BrassicaceaeBrassica oleracea L. var. capitataColon cancer (1)LeavesRaw materialO. Ad.F
Blood clotting disorders (1)LeavesRaw materialO. Ad.
Constipation (1)LeavesPickledO. Ad.
Swelling (4), inflammation (4), and headache (4)LeavesCompressExt.

CannabaceaeHumulus lupulus L.Anxiety (4)BudsTeaO. Ad.D
BudsPillowExt.

ChenopodiaceaeBeta vulgaris L. subsp. vulgarisAnemia (3), lack of iron (3), increased blood clotting (3)RootsRaw material, juicesO. Ad.F
Weak organism (1)RootsRaw material, juicesO. Ad.

CommelinaceaeCallisia fragrans (Lindl.) WoodsonJoint pain (1)Leaves: it should be 9 parts of stem; then leaves are appropriate for use40-degree ethanol infusion for compressExt.
Weak organism (1)LeavesEthanol extractO. Ad.

ConvallariaceaeConvallaria majalis L.Contusion, swelling (1)Aerial partsCompress of water extractExt.D

CupressaceaeJuniperus communis L.Outgrowths (1)RootsEthanol infusionO. Ad.D
C
F
Blood detoxification (2)RootsWater infusionO. Ad.

ElaeagnaceaeHippophae rhamnoides L.Weak organism (1)FruitsJuiceO. Ad.F
D
Gastric ulcer (1)FruitsOilO. Ad.

FabaceaePhaseolus vulgaris L.Hypertension (1)SeedsEating of boiled or roasted seedsO. Ad.F
D

FabaceaeTrifolium pratense L.Male potency disorders (2)FlowersTeaO. Ad.D
Headache during menstruation, menopause (3)FlowersTeaO. Ad.

FabaceaeTrifolium repens L.Cold (2)FlowersTeaO. Ad.D

FagaceaeQuercus robur L.Diarrhea (4)BarkDecoctionO. Ad.D
F

GeraniaceaePelargonium odoratissimum (L.) L’Her.Cold (2), inflammation (2)Flowers, leavesTeaO. Ad.D
Being used for air disinfection (1)Aerial partsFumigationExt.

GrossulariaceaeRibes nigrum L.Cold (7), fever (3), and cough (1)Leaves, fruits, and stemTeaO. Ad.F
D
Weak organism (3)Leaves, fruits, and stemTea, eating of fruitsO. Ad.
Blood clotting disorders (1)Leaves, fruits, and stemTeaO. Ad.
Insomnia, anxiety (2)LeavesTeaO. Ad.
Being used for regulation of glucose for diabetics (1)Leaves, fruits, and stemTeaO. Ad.

GrossulariaceaeRibes uva-crispa L.Renal disorders (1)FlowersTeaO. Ad.D
F

HippocastanaceaeAesculus hippocastanum L.Vein disease (1)FlowersEthanol infusionExt., rubbingD

LamiaceaeAgastache foeniculum (Pursh) KuntzeDepression (4)Leaves, flowersTeaO. Ad.D
F
C
Leaves, flowersPillowExt.
Cold (1)Leaves, flowersTeaO. Ad.
Hypertension (1)Leaves, flowersTeaO. Ad.

LamiaceaeElsholtzia ciliata (Thunb.) Hyl.Appetite disorders (1)FlowersTeaO. Ad.D
C
Diuresis disorders (1)FlowersTeaO. Ad.

LamiaceaeMelissa officinalis L.Anxiety, insomnia (14)Aerial parts, leavesTeaO. Ad.D
C
Diuresis and release of intestinal gas disorders (1)Aerial partsTeaO. Ad.
Appetite disorders (1)Aerial partsTeaO. Ad.

LamiaceaeMentha x piperita L.Anxiety (14), insomnia (14)Leaves, aerial partsTeaO. Ad.D
C
F
Indigestion (6), diarrhea (1), and meteorism (1)Leaves, aerial partsTeaO. Ad.
Acne (1)Aerial partsCompress of strong teaExt.

LamiaceaeNepeta cataria L.Headache (1)Aerial partsTeaO. Ad.D

LamiaceaeOriganum vulgare L.Appetite disorders (1), indigestion (3)Aerial partsTeaO. Ad.D
C
F

LamiaceaeSalvia officinalis L.Sore throat (4)LeavesDecoctionExt., rinsing of the throatD
LeavesTeaO. Ad.
Being used for strengthening of voice strings (1)LeavesTeaO. Ad.
Mental illness (1), tremor of hands (1), fright (1), and stress (1)LeavesTeaO. Ad.

LinaceaeLinum usitatissimum L.Gastric, esophageal inflammation (1)SeedsDecoctionO. Ad.F
D

MalvaceaeAlthaea officinalis L.Cough (1)RootsTeaO. Ad.D

MalvaceaeMalva neglecta Wallr.Gastric hyperacidity (1)FlowersRaw materialO. Ad.D

OleaceaeSyringa vulgaris L.Wounds (1)LeavesCompressExt.D
Nervousness (1)White flowersTeaO. Ad.

OnagraceaeChamaenerion angustifolium L.Gastric wounds (1), intestinal diseases (1)LeavesInfusionO. Ad.D

PaeoniaceaePaeonia sp. L.Fright (4)Flower: pink flowers for girls and white flowers for boys (2)TeaO. Ad.D

PinaceaePinus sylvestris L.Tuberculosis, (1), lung inflammationBudBuds boiled with milkO. Ad.D
Respiratory tract diseases (5), bronchitis, (5), and cough (5)ConeEthanol infusionO. Ad.
BudEthanol extract,
ethanol infusion,
tea,
mixed with honey,
mixed with sugar
O. Ad.
BudBath, inhalationExt.
Gastric wounds (1)BudTeaO. Ad.

PoaceaeAvena sativa L.Lungs inflammation (1)SeedsCompressExt.F

PoaceaeSecale cereale L.Erysipelas (1)SeedsPowdersExt.

PrimulaceaePrimula veris L.Inflammation of the bladder (1)Aerial partsTeaO. Ad.D
Cold (2)Aerial partsTeaO. Ad.

RosaceaeAgrimonia eupatoria L.Sore throat (1)Aerial partsInfusionExt., rinsing of the throat

RosaceaeAronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliott.Blood clotting disorders (1), lack of iron (1)FruitsRaw materialO. Ad.D
F
FruitsTeaO. Ad.

RosaceaeCrataegus monogyna Jacq.Cardiac disorders (4)FruitsRaw materialO. Ad.D
Flowers, barkEthanol infusionO. Ad., used at the morning before eating

RosaceaeFragaria sp. L.Decreased hemoglobin in the blood (1)FruitsRaw materialO. Ad.D
F

RosaceaePadus avium Mill.Erysipelas (2)FlowersTeaO. Ad.D
FlowersBath, washExt.

RosaceaePrunus cerasus L.Fever (1)StemTeaO. Ad.D
F

RosaceaeRosa canina L.Weak organism (1)FruitsTeaO. Ad.D
F

RosaceaeRubus rosifolius Sm.Being used as vitamin source for diabetics (1)FruitsRaw materialO. Ad.D
F

RosaceaeSorbus aucuparia L.Wounds (1)BarkDecoctionExt., washD
Being used as vitamin source (5)FruitsRaw materialO. Ad.F
Constipation (3)Fruits, leavesTea, eating of fruitsO. Ad.
Cough (2)FruitsTea, eating with honeyO. Ad.

RutaceaeRuta graveolens L.Being used to induce abortion (1)Leaves, flowersTeaO. Ad.D
Being used for strengthening of voice strings (1)LeavesChewingO. Ad.

SalicaceaePopulus sp. L.Pain (1)BudEthanol decoctionExt., compress, rubbingD
Disinfection of wounds (1)BudEthanol decoctionExt., wash

ScrophulariaceaeVerbascum densiflorum Bertol.Cough (1), diseases of respiratory tract (1)Aerial partsTeaO. Ad.D

ScrophulariaceaeVeronica officinalis L.Complicated wounds (1)LeavesCompress, compress with honeyExt.
Toothache (1)Aerial partsDecoctionExt., rinsing

SolanaceaeSolanum tuberosum L.Sinusitis (1), inflammation of the throat (1)RootsCompress of boiled rootsExt.F
Cough (1)RootsInhalationO. Ad.
Gastric hyperacidity (4)RootsRaw materialO. Ad.

TiliaceaeTilia cordata Mill.Cold, cough, and fever (23)FlowersTeaO. Ad.D
Gastric hyperacidity (1)BudChewingO. Ad.
Diseases of the respiratory system (1)FlowersInhalationO. Ad.
FlowersBathExt.

TropaeolaceaeTropaeolum majus L.Inflammation of the bladder (2)FlowersTeaO. Ad.D
Lungs inflammation (3), cold (2), and fever (2)FlowersTeaO. Ad.
Gastric hyperacidity (1)FlowersTeaO. Ad.

VibrionaceaeViburnum opulus L.Bronchitis (2), asthma (3), and cough (1)FruitsEating with sugar, juice with honeyO. Ad.
Weak organism (1)FruitsEating with honeyO. Ad.
Hypertension (1)FruitsJuice with honeyO. Ad.