Journal of
Medicinal Plants Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Med. Plants Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0875
  • DOI: 10.5897/JMPR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 3835

Full Length Research Paper

Indigenous uses of medicinal plants by the Vanraji tribes of Kumaun Himalaya, India

Deepika Bhatt1*, Ravi Kumar1, G. C. Joshi1 and L. M. Tewari2
  1Regional Research Institute (AY) CCRAS, Tarikhet, India. 2Department of Botany, DSB Campus, Kumaon University, Nainital, India
Email: [email protected]

  •  Accepted: 19 September 2013
  •  Published: 02 October 2013

Abstract

 

The uses of medicinal plants in traditional healthcare practices and its importance in providing clues to new areas of research and in biodiversity conservation is now well recognized. This study aimed to look into the diversity of plant resources that are used by Raji people for curing various ailments. Questionnaire surveys, participatory observations and field visits were elicit information on the uses of various plants. It was found that 48 plant species were used by local people for curing various diseases, which are categorized under 14 broad classes.

 

Key words: Plant population, Raji, disease, ethno-medicines, medicinal plants

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