TEHRAN--Field studies of the project of ethnology of herbal plants of Sangsari tribe began in their winter quarter near Div Asiab spring located in the Lar Plain of Mazandaran province.

According to Miras Aria, the research was conducted by Bahman Rahimi, a senior expert at the Anthropology Research Center of the Cultural Heritage Ministry’s Research Institute. 

It is carried out by focusing on studying the ecosystem of medicinal plants, traditional medicine methods, and indigenous treatments among the nomads of the region.

Traditional medicine has an important place in the culture of the nomads, especially the Sangsari tribe. The lack of easy access to medical centers on the migration routes has made treatment with plants and natural materials a vital part of their lives. 

Using the indigenous knowledge and accurate information about the plant species, Sangsari use native plants and animal products in both human and traditional veterinary medicine.

In the above study, issues such as the identification of native herbal plant species, the use of leaves, fruits, and tree bark, dairy products, and even minerals in the treatment of diseases were examined. 

Among the plants and materials used were herbal plants such as pomegranate peel, Espand (Esfand) plant, tragacanth gum, and non-vegetable products such as fresh sheep skin, raw meat, sheep's kidneys, goat fat, butter, paste, and other therapeutic techniques such as hot stones and cold copper.

He concluded by noting: “Each of the known items has a special role in treating physical injuries, strengthening the body's strength, repairing the fractures, and healing the wounds. These findings reflect part of the oral and cultural knowledge of the Sangsari tribe in the field of traditional healing and indicate the deep connection between humans and nature in the nomadic ecosystem.”

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