Observations on the traditional phytotherapy among the inhabitants of Parvati valley in western Himalaya, India

Sharma, P. L.

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2004.02.013

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“…Root powder of this plant was also reported by several workers to cure diarrhoea, indigestion, dysentery, stomachache and vomiting (Sood et al 2001;Sharma et al 2004;Uniyal et al 2006). The carminative properties of Carum carvi and Thymus linearis reported earlier from the Lahaul valley (Kapahi 1990) validate the information of the present study.…”

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Traditional knowledge on ethnobotanical uses of plant biodiversity: a detailed study from the Indian western Himalaya

Singh¹

2012

Biodiversity: Research and Conservation

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Abstract:The present article is based on the findings of ethnobotanical surveys conducted in the entire Lahaul-Spiti region of Indian western Himalaya to highlight the traditional use of medicinal plants by the native people. Results revealed that tribal communities of both Lahaul and Spiti valleys (Lahaulas in Lahaul and Bhotias in Spiti) have a great respect for and faith in Amchi system of medicine practiced in the entire region. Information collected on the traditional use of plants in the local health care system by the tribal communities of Lahaul-Spiti revealed the use of 86 plant species belonging to 69 genera and 34 families to cure about 70 different ailments. Maximum number of plant species used in herbal formulations belonged to families Asteraceae, Apiaceae, Gentianaceae, and Polygonaceae. Both single herbal preparations and polyherbal formulations are prescribed and administered by local healers known as Larje in Lahaul and Amchis in Spiti. Most of the medicines are prescribed in a powder form, some as juice and decoctions. Among plant parts, leaves were recorded to be used to a large extent as a remedy, followed by flowers. Results of the present study show that the highest number of plants was used to cure stomach disorders, while the highest extent of phytotherapeutic use among all the species had Hippophae rhamnoides (17.14%). The obtained data also revealed the information on new or less known medicinal uses of various plant species that are new addition to the traditional knowledge from western Himalaya. Modes of preparation, administration and dosage are discussed along with the family and local names of plants and plant parts used.

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Traditional knowledge on ethnobotanical uses of plant biodiversity: a detailed study from the Indian western Himalaya

Singh¹

2012

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“…Information on their biological activity and chemical constituents is also available (Daniel, 2005;Kritikar and Basu, 1981). Use of Murraya koenigii for oral health care (Math and Balasubramaniam, 2004) and diabetes is well known (Kesari et al, 2005 In other studies it was reported that in the high altitude Himalayan areas, root is the most widely used plant parts (Sharma et al, 2004;Uniyal et al, 2002Uniyal et al, , 2006 root, leaf and whole plant are used in majority of the cases.…”

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Ethno-botanical survey for wild plants in fringe villages around Shimla Water Catchment Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh, India

Rana

Masoodi

2014

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Abstract:In this study an ethno-botanical survey was carried out in the fringe villages located at the periphery of Shimla Water Catchment Sanctuary. As the sanctuary area is not completely fenced the villagers have an access inside the sanctuary. An attempt was made to prepare a document of important flora and information from local community about their ethnic uses. The indigenous knowledge of local traditional uses was collected by personal interviews during field trips. Plants with their correct nomenclature were arranged by family name, vernacular name, part use, ethno-botanical remedies and uses. Plants having uses in medicine, ornamental, fodder and many other were studied. The study was entirely focused on revealing the medicinal potential possessed by the plants growing wild in this area and their sustainability for the betterment of mankind.

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“…In present study valuable information about medicinal plants are reported against number of ailments like Cold, cough, stomachache, cuts, wounds, burns, fever, arthritis, constipation and dysentery. There are number of reports which supported the use of Aconitum heterophyllum against stomach disorder and other related issues (Sood et al, 2001;Sharma et al,2004). Among 53 plant species, Aconitum heterophyllum, Angelica glauca, Arnebia benthamii, Bergenia ciliata, Bunium persicum, Dioscorea deltoidea and Podophyllum hexandrum were most widely used medicinal plant.…”

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Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Sangla Valley, District Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh.

Negi¹,

Singh²,

Batish³

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IJAR

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Observations on the traditional phytotherapy among the inhabitants of Parvati valley in western Himalaya, India

Cited by 24 publications

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Traditional knowledge on ethnobotanical uses of plant biodiversity: a detailed study from the Indian western Himalaya

Traditional knowledge on ethnobotanical uses of plant biodiversity: a detailed study from the Indian western Himalaya

Ethno-botanical survey for wild plants in fringe villages around Shimla Water Catchment Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh, India

Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Sangla Valley, District Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh.

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