ETHNO MEDICINALLY IMPORTANT PLANTS OF BIJNOR DISTRICT (U.P.), INDIA
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Ethnomedicinal survey, Ayurveda, Bijnor, indigenous knowledge, herbs and medicine.
Abstract
The present study was conducted in the Bijnor region of Uttar Pradesh, India to the documentation and conservation of ethno medicinal plants. This data was collected through a series of interviewof regional people and with the help of botanist. A total of 140 species belonging to 119 genera and 54 families was recorded. Plant species commonly used by local people for food, fodder, medicine and in other fields of their lives were enumerated. A list of plant species along with their local names, plant parts used and mode of application was documented. Ethno medicinally important families were Fabaceae with 14 species followed by, Malvaceae& Moraceae-9, Euphorbiaceae-8, Apocynaceae& Solanaceae- 6 species etc. These plant species are utilized by local people against various ailments such asthma, Allergic condition, antidote for poisonous insects, bronchitis, cough and cold, cuts, diarrhoea, eye disorders, Hepatic disorders, jaundice, joints pain, Malarial fever, Pruritus, stomach disorders, urinary troubles etc.
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