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Ethnobotanical
Survey of Medicinal Plants Used for Treating Human Ailments in Tons Valley, Uttarkashi,
Uttarakhand, Western Himalaya, India
Vivek Ankur1*,
L.S. Kandari1, Mousumi Chatterjee2
and Abhishek Chandra3
1Department of Forestry & Natural
Resources, School of Agriculture and Allied Sciences,
HNB Garhwal University (A
Central University), Srinagar, Uttarakhand, India
2 Department of Environmental Science,
School of Life Sciences,
HNB Garhwal University (A
Central University), Srinagar, Uttarakhand, India
3Department of Environmental Studies,
Swami Shraddhanand College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
*Email: vibuankur09@gmail.com
DOI:10.70497/ewijst.2025.0101
Biodiversity;
Dominant
Family;
Ethnobotany;
Medicinal
Plants;
Species;
Uttarakhand;
Western
Himalaya
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Abstract
This study investigates the ethnobotanical
utilization of medicinal plants in the Tons Valley, Uttarkashi,
Uttarakhand. It highlights the essential role of traditional medicine in
supporting local communities in this remote region, where access to modern
healthcare remains limited. Data collection was conducted through field
observations and semi-structured questionnaires in seven villages.
Thirty-four species of medicinal plants were found in the study, belongs to
twenty-four families and the most dominant family was Asteraceae,
Solanaceae, Lamiaceae (3spp), followed by Apiaceae, Menispermaceae, Poaceae, Rutaceae (2 spp), and Acoraceae, Aspleniaceae (1spp) etc. The study found that medicinal
plants were mainly herbs (70.%), followed by shrubs (12%), climbers (9%),
trees (6%), and ferns (3%). Among the plant parts used, roots (9%) were the
most used, followed by leaves (18%), other parts like bark and flowers
(22.86%), and seeds (8.57%). For example, Bergenia ciliata
is known for its effectiveness in treating kidney stones, and Zanthoxylum
armatum is frequently used to alleviate tooth
pain and fight ringworm infections. Solanum nigrum is used to treat
jaundice and fever. This inquiry shows highlights species' relevancies and
their cultural and medicinal worth. It illustrates their contribution to
important medical procedures and preserving conventional thinking. To
preserve biodiversity and respect traditional traditions, the study
promotes improved pharmaceutical research and conservation initiatives.
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