Ethnochemometric of plants traditionally utilised as local detergents in the forest dependent culture.

摘要: Abstract The purpose of this study is to access the existing awareness nearly forgotten Thai detergent plants by use chemometrics tool. A Northern forest dependent community was chosen as it played vital role on knowledge retaining plant utilisations. For initial perception, ethnobotanical survey conducted determine usage community. Then utilised parts were screened for phytochemicals and their relationships with defined cleansing terms (viz., shampoo, scrub, detergent, soap, scent spiritual) analysed Principal Component Analysis (PCA). From results, most cited known, used found Acacia concinna, Clitoria ternetea, Oryza sativa Citrus hystrix. Biometric analyses advised that utilisation well preserved at all age ranges not variable genders. Cluster analysis described term ‘spiritual’ narrated properties. phytochemical analysis, extracts showed positive bioactive ingredients main compounds in saponins. These findings confirmed indigenous reserved information beneficial toward local conservation movement.