Edible Oil-Producing Plants in the Sinja Valley, Jumla, Nepal

The study in the Sinja Valley, Jumla, Nepal, involved interviewing 80 residents to document knowledge of 13 edible oil-producing plant species, including nine indigenous and six wild species. The most frequently used plant was Prinsepia utilis (RFC = 0.99). The study found that traditional knowledge of these plants is declining due to outmigration and sociocultural changes, with commercial oils replacing traditional methods. The research highlights the importance of preserving this knowledge for cultural and conservation purposes, as these plants are integral to treating 19 disorders and sustaining rural livelihoods.