Review Article | Published: 15 December 2023

Celastrus paniculatus: Distribution, medicinal significance, and conservation prioritization for sustainable utilization

Neha Chaudhari and Bhawana Pathak

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 30 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 145-153 | 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2023-JKB74G | Cite this article

Abstract

Celastrus paniculatus Willd. is a medicinally important plant species distributed in various parts of the world but mainly in India. This species is used in Indian systems of medicine such as Siddha, Ayurveda, Unani, and Homeopathy for having therapeutic properties due to active secondary metabolites. Its botanical, and phenological events are necessary to understand the physiology of the species for its conservation prioritization at natural habitat. This review provides an overview of the distribution pattern with its various habitats and soil types, the ethnobotanical and medicinal importance of the species as well as challenges and conservation aspects for the preservation of this species.

Keywords

Conservation strategies, Habitat, Pharmacological importance, Risk factors

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Chaudhari, N. and Pathak, B., 2023. Celastrus paniculatus: Distribution, medicinal significance, and conservation prioritization for sustainable utilization. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 30(3), pp.145-153. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2023-JKB74G

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Manuscript Revised on 05 December 2023

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