Research Article | Published: 01 December 2015

Studies on some Herbal composition based on Ethnomedicinal plants in Jharkhand

Kaushal  Kumar

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 22 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 229-232 | 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2015-76AX97 | Cite this article

Abstract

There are extensive surveys have been carried out in the region of Jharkhand towards exploration of ethnomedicinal plants of Jharkhand. In the present communication an exploration on composition of plant ingredients utilized for preparation of herbal recipes for the treatment of various diseases and disorders have been described. The availability of particular herbs in one area and sometimes not available in another areas, however the combination of ingredients is presented for further research works on ethnopharamcological observation and further scientific validation to understand the potential of formulations in primary healthcare.

Keywords

Ethnobotany, Jharkhand, Herbal Formulation, Validation

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Kumar, K., 2015. Studies on some Herbal composition based on Ethnomedicinal plants in Jharkhand. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 22(4), pp.229-232. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2015-76AX97

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