Research Article | Published: 01 September 2011

Medicinal plant of Kedar Valley, Garhwal Himalaya (Uttarakhand)

S. S. Jagwan, N. Singh and K. A. Zargar

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 18 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 245-252 | 2011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2011-6G6G39 | Cite this article

Abstract

The article attempts to highlight the issue of medicinal Plant, especially in the Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand with their botanical names, life form, distribution, habitat, part used, other useses and current status. The medicinal uses of 94 plants species have been presented. The results reported here are the outcome of extensive study of the literature on Garhwal flora, its uses and future benefits. Information has also been gathered from local people by an ethnobotanical survey in Kedar valley villages like Triyuginarayan, Guptkashi, Phata Rampur, district Rudraprayag, region of Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand.

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Jagwan, S.S., Singh, N. and Zargar, K.A., 2011. Medicinal plant of Kedar Valley, Garhwal Himalaya (Uttarakhand). Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 18(3), pp.245-252. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2011-6G6G39

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Manuscript Published on 01 September 2011

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