Recently, the use of hips of different rose species has increased due to its nutritional and health-promoting benefits. Rose hips contain a rich amount of ascorbic acid, phenolics, and various other bioactive constituents. Based on the distribution and variation in the morphological characters, rose hips of nine accessions belonging to the three species viz. Rosa webbiana Wall. ex Royle, R. moschata Herrm., and R. canina L. were studied. The rose hips were evaluated for moisture, carbohydrates, total protein, crude fat, total phenolic, crude fibers, water-soluble vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins, and mineral contents. An appreciable amount of the studied biochemical parameters with significant variations was observed in the rose hips originated from different regions. Results demonstrated the high nutraceutical potential of these species and indicated that their rose hips could be promoted as a functional food in the region. Furthermore, the phytonutrient-rich composition of the region's rose hips was revealed when the current study's findings were compared to previous studies. Therefore, they may be considered ingredients in food and dietary supplement formulations, phytopharmaceutical sector and can be quickly brought under cultivation. Furthermore, findings based on the scientific evidence indicate that the information on the pharmacological and toxicological of R. webbiana and R. moschata is very scanty or lacking; therefore, needing more research interest.

Background: Most people and livestock producers in rural India continue to rely on traditional medicine for healthcare practices. The aim of the present study was to document important plant species employed by the people of Paddar to treat livestock ailments.Methods: Reconnaissance surveys were conducted in Paddar from April 2020 to September 2021. A total of 65 informants (37 men and 28 women) were interviewed during the period. Ethnoveterinary data was collected employing semi-structured interviews and participatory observations. The data were analyzed using frequency of citation (FC) and Informant consensus factor (FIC).Results: In total, 43 plant species were used to treat 11 livestock diseases. Herbs were the leading growth forms and leaves were the most used parts used for the treatment purposes. Powder form was the main herbal preparation, and the oral route was the main administration mode. Aucklandia costus, Skimmia laureola, Picrorhiza kurroa, Rumex nepalensis, and Betula utilis were the frequently cited plant species. The FIC value for disease categories ranged from 0.93 to 1. Fourteen plant species were used to treat gastrointestinal disorders. Conclusion:The present study is conducted for the first time in the region. Novel uses were reported for Achillea millefolium, Berberis lycium, Ototropis elegans, Desmostachya bipinnata, Lablab purpureus, Rheum webbianum, and Aucklandia costus. These species should be the focus of phytochemical and pharmacological investigation, which might lead to the creation of more effective veterinary drugs.

L. and Abrus precatorius L. belonging to the family Leguminosae are commonly known as 'Licorice' and 'Indian wild Licorice, ' respectively (Table 1). The roots of A. precatorius are used as an adulterant of genuine 'Liquorice' or G. glabra. [7][8][9] Roots of A. precatorius are considered as an emetic, diuretic, and alexiteric, used to treat sore throat, rheumatism, bronchitis, cold, cough, diarrhea, abdominal pain, gastritis, insomnia, gonorrhea, tumors, cancer, snake bite, heart diseases, kidney diseases, jaundice, hepatitis, and other viral infections. [10][11][12] Root and rhizome of G. glabra affect memory, spatial learning, passive avoidance [13,14] and minimize serum testosterone levels in men. [15,16] G. glabra roots contain several significant bioactive chemicals, known with important pharmacological properties such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anxiolytic, anti-carcinogenesis, and antidiabetic properties. [17][18][19] Licorice is used as an expectorant in cough, cold preparations, and treating hepatitis, and

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