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Table 1 Bavi tribe functional foods: medicinal and healthcare properties, ingredients, and preparation method

From: Memorial functional foods: a new concept from Bavi tribe

FF name

Medicinal uses/healthcare properties

Method of preparation

Vernacular and scientific names

Voucher no.

Plant part

References1

Functional beverages

 Ghandaghak-e Khakshir

Emmenagogue

Khakshir is added to sugar containing water and heated for a while.

Khakshir: Descurania sophia L. (Brassicaceae)

PM205

Fr

 

 Naranj

For liver problems; for neurological complaints

Oranges peel and flower is added to black tea.

Naranj: Citrus × aurantium L. (Rutaceae)

PM197

Fr peel

[21]

 Ou-shireh

Lactogogue

The fresh plants are heated with rice and rinsed and the resulting liquid is recommended.

Tola: Malva sylvestris L. (Malvaceae)

718

L

 

Shevet: Anethum geraveolens L. (Apiaceae)

PM570

L

[22]

Bavineh: Matricaria chamomilla L. (Asteraceae)

739

Fl

 

 Otorosho

For nausea and vomiting

Orange juice with a little salt is prescribed to the patient.

Naranj: Citrus × aurantium L. (Rutaceae)

PM 197

Fr

[23]

 Sharbat-e Khakshir

Alleviate hyperthermia

Sugar and water are added to Khakshir till producing syrup.

Khakshir: Descurania sophia L.(Brassicaceae)

PM 205

Fr

 

Functional dairy products

 Doo va Noon

Anti-GI ulcers

Dough is put in a cloth so water is separated; dried Chavil and Mint are added.

Naana (Mint): Mentha × piperita L. (Lamiaceae)

1091

L; S

[24]

Chavil: Ferulago angulate L. (Apiaceae)

PM991

L; S

[25]

 Kalg-o Mas

Anti-diarrhea

Powdered oak fruit is dispersed in water and baked on a pan. The resulting bread is used alone or in a mixture with yogurt.

Bali: Quercus brantii Lindl. (Fagaceae)

PM709

Fr

[26]

 Mas-o Berenjas-o Darameh

Anti-burp

Dried Berenjas and Darameh are mixed in yogurt.

Berenjas: Achillea santolinoides subsp. wilhelmsii (K.Koch) Greuter (Asteraceae)

PM717

L; S

 

Daramah: Artemisia sieberi Besser. (Asteraceae)

PM208

L

 

 Mas-o Kashni

Alleviate hot temperament

Dried Kashni is mixed into yogurt.

Kashni: Cichorium intybus L. (Asteraceae)

237

L

 

 Mas-e Toleii

For leg and back pain

Chopped tola is poured in yogurt.

Tola: Malva sylvestris L. (Malvaceae)

PM718

L; Fl

 

 Shir-o Neshasteh

Treating sore throat

Starch is dissolved in milk and prescribed.

Neshasteh: Triticum aestivum L. (Poaceae)

PM 255

Fr

[27]

 Shir-e Saalabi

Treating common cold

Saalab is dissolved in milk and administrated.

Saalab: Orchis mascula L. (Orchidaceae)

PM1092

R

 

 Shole-e Shiri

Treating common cold

Macerated rice, milk, and fresh Rajona are boiled for 20 min.

Rajona: Foeniculum vulgare Mill. (Apiaceae)

PM 269

Fr

 

Functional halva

 Gelafteh

For cough; for muscle bruising

Roasted flour, Orishom, and vegetable oil are added to the boiling water till Halva is prepared

Orishom: Zataria multiflora Boiss. (Lamiaceae)

PM201

L; S

 

Functional soups

 Ash-e Bilahari

Improving life style of cancerous patients

Rice is boiled in water and Bilahar decoction is added.

Bilahar: Dorema ammoniacum D.Don (Apiaceae)

746

L; S

[28]

 Ash-e Kardeh

a. Disposing of intestinal worms

b. Treatment of kidney problems

Kardeh, rice, and dough are kept one day in a warm place and then they are cooked.

Kardeh: Arum rupicola Boiss. (Araceae)

2067

L; S

 

 Ash-e Leazaki

Disposing of kidney stone

Rice is first boiled and Leazak is added.

Leazak (Bon sorkh): Allium jesdianum Boiss. (Liliaceae)

PM987

L; S

[29, 30]

 Doo va Kardeh

Anti-allergy

Yogurt, Kardeh, and rice are heated for half an hour.

Kardeh: Arum rupicola Boiss. (Araceae)

2067

L; S

 

 Ou Gandomi

Treating sore throat

Wheat is minced inwooden local mortar called “Sirko”, and boiled.

Ganom: Triticum aestivum L. (Poaceae)

721

Fr

[27]

 Shole-e Bayomi

Treating sore throat and bronchitis

Bitter almonds are triturated by mortar and pistil, and the result is boiled with table salt. Aliquot is added to the rice and is heated up to boiling.

Bayom: Amygdalus communis L. (Rosaceae)

PM 229

Fr

[31]

 See Shole-e Shiri in functional dairy products

Functional stew

 Khoresht-e Jashir

Increasing physical strength

Fresh Jashir is boiled in water and fried in vegetable oil.

Jashir: Prangos asperula Boiss. (Apiaceae)

PM1123

L; S

 
  1. 1Literature represents scientific studies on the herbal ingredients which are used in Bavi tribe’s FFs. FF functional food, PM plant material, Fl flower, Fr fruits, L leaves, R root, S stem