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VOL. 9, ISSUE 1 (2024)
Traditional healing practices of kumaun Himalayan communities: Ethnobotanical exploration
Authors
Pooja Negi, Balwant Kumar
Abstract
The present study mainly focuses on the
identification, documentation, and conservation of ethnomedicinal plants which
are traditionally used by villagers for treating various diseases and ailments.
This investigation was carried out in three blocks of districts Nainital,
Almora, and Bageshwar of Uttarakhand. A total of 131 species of medicinal plants
from 61 families were identified throughout the investigation. Out of these 54
were herbs followed by 36 trees, 20 shrubs, 12 climbers, 6 grass, and a single
species of fungus, bryophyta and fern. These plants are being used by the local
communities for the treatment of different diseases. The main purpose of this
was to document the traditional knowledge of experienced people (locally called
Vaidyas). Information regarding the conservation of these medicinal plants was
also documented.
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Pages:19-24
How to cite this article:
Pooja Negi, Balwant Kumar "Traditional healing practices of kumaun Himalayan communities: Ethnobotanical exploration". International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research, Vol 9, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 19-24
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