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Ethnomedicinal Plants of
Tripura: An Overview and Future Prospects
Koushik Majumdar1,
Bal Krishan Choudhary2*, Badal Kumar Datta1
1Plant Taxonomy and Diversity Laboratory, Department of Botany, Tripura
University, Suryamaninagar 799022, Agartala,
Tripura, India.
*2 Department
of Environmental Science, Ramthakur College,
Agartala, Tripura- 799003,
*Email: bkmchoudhary@gmail.com
DOI:10.70497/ewijst.2023.0106
Ethnomedicinal plants;
Traditional knowledge;
Medicinal plants;
Biodiversity Conservation;
Phytochemicals;
Herbal medicine
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Abstract
Tripura, a northeastern state in India, is home to a rich
diversity of ethnomedicinal plants, with a vast ethnobotanical heritage.
The state's Ethnobotany is characterized by the traditional use of plants
by indigenous communities, including the Tripuri, Reang,
Jamatia, and Chakma, to treat various ailments.
Tripura is endowed with Potential Medicinal Plants, such as Centella asiatica, Andrographis paniculata,
and Rauvolfia serpentina, which have been used to
treat diseases like malaria, diarrhea, and
hypertension. Cultivation and marketing of these medicinal plants can
provide livelihood opportunities for local communities, however, it
requires systematic efforts to promote large-scale cultivation and
standardization of agro-techniques.
Unfortunately, many of these plants are Threatened due to deforestation,
habitat loss, and over-exploitation, highlighting the need for Conservation
and sustainable development of medicinal plants. To address this,
recommendations include promoting cultivation of high-value medicinal
plants, establishing nurseries and seed banks, and creating awareness about
sustainable harvesting practices. The SCOPE for medicinal plant development
in Tripura is vast, with opportunities for herbal-based industries,
pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, however, Challenges such as inadequate
infrastructure, lack of market linkages, and climate change need to be
addressed to realize this potential.
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