An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants focusing on cardiovascular diseases used by the local people in and around Dinajpur district, Bangladesh

This study aimed to document the medicinal plants through semi-structured interviews, key informant discussions, and informal conversations with local people in around Dinajpur district, Bangladesh. A total of 109 plant species distributed 60 families 210 formularies treat 55 ailments were recorded. The most frequently utilized populations herbs, followed by trees, shrubs, climbers. Oral consumption was main mode treatment area external application. highest factor consensus (Fic) values found heart disease, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, skin respiratory sexual cuts wounds. In present survey, eight have attained a fidelity level 100 percent (Fl). Among plants, 25 been used cardiovascular diseases. cited for cardiac management are Terminalia arjuna (Roxb. ex DC.) Wight & Arn., Baccaurea ramiflora Lour., Dillenia indica L., Allium sativum Tamarindus Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. Kurz., chebula Retz., Phyllanthus emblica Averrhoa carambola L. Spondias pinnata (L. f.) Kurz. ethnobotanical uses documented provide basic data, further investigation focusing on pharmacological research is essential confirm results. Numerous threats identified during survey area. Some recommendations provided mitigate conservation plants. J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh, Sci. 48(1-2): 19-40, June-December 2022