Research Article | Published: 22 March 2017

Ethnobotanical Knowledge of Gentiana kurroo Royle Found in Himalayan Region of Uttarakhand

Shipra Sharma and Vishavjit  Kumar

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 24 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 29-32 | 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2017-24H49H | Cite this article

Abstract

The present paper deals with ethnomedicinal knowledge of Gentiana kurroo among people of Uttarakhand. The local people were interviewed on the basis of their traditional knowledge on the various uses of this plant found in the adjoining forest areas. New approaches of research, development and conservation strategy can help preserve and utilize the indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants for humankind.

Keywords

Ethnomedicinal knowledge, Gentiana kurroo, Uttarakhand

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Sharma, S. and Kumar, V., 2017. Ethnobotanical Knowledge of Gentiana kurroo Royle Found in Himalayan Region of Uttarakhand. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 24(1), pp.29-32. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2017-24H49H

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Manuscript Published on 22 March 2017

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