Development of Indigenous Medicinal Plant Resource Diversity Database by Participatory Process in HUG NUM GANG Community, Mae Tha District, Lampang Province

Abstract

           This research aims to study the diversity of indigenous medicinal plant resource and development of Indigenous medicinal plant resource diversity database by participatory process in HUG NUM GANG community, Mae Tha district, Lampang province. This is participatory action research, with a sample of 25 people, including farmers from Ban Na Kao, BanKiew subdistrict and personnel of the Lampang community development study center. Data were collected by semi structure interview, focus group discussion, and participant observation. Data were analyzed by using mean, standard deviation, and content analysis.
            The result shows that;
            1. There were 200 species of indigenous medicinal plant found in HUG NUM GANG community.
The varieties of species as follows: 67 herbaceous plants (33.5%), 45 shrubs (22.5%), 44 trees (22%),
29 climbers (14.5%), 13 underground bulbous plants (6.5%), 1 bamboo species (0.5%), and 1 fern species (0.5%). Each of these medicinal plants is utilized for various purposes, including medicine, food, utilities, and toxicity.
            2. The indigenous medicinal plant in HUG NUM GANG community by learning, exploration, experimentation, and knowledge management have been developed to database. This database showcases information about the medicinal plant, as well as the knowledge of conservation and the utilization of local wisdom. It is designed to response to the use of planning alternatives and create development opportunities in all dimensions, based on sustainable local resources.

Keywords: Medicinal Plant, Participatory Process, Database