Research Article | Published: 01 December 2002

Ethnobotanical study in the village Chhitkul of Sangla Valley, District Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh

Pitamber Singh Negi and S. P. Subramani

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 9 | Issue: 3/4 | Page No. 113-120 | 2002
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2002-PL3SEO | Cite this article

Abstract

An ethnobotanical survey has been carried out in the tribal village Chhitkul, Sangla Valley of district Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, which resulted in the recording of 17 plant species of medicinal importance, 25 of edible and agricultural value, 14 of cultural and religious importance, and 22 species of fuel, fodder and timber values. The role of ethnic tribals in the conservation, optimum utilization of natural resources has also been discussed.  The details of ethnomedicinal plants are highlighted with their botanical & vernacular names, brief description and uses. The plants of other importance are also tabulated along with vernacular names and parts used.

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Negi, P.S. and Subramani, S.P., 2002. Ethnobotanical study in the village Chhitkul of Sangla Valley, District Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 9(3/4), pp.113-120. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2002-PL3SEO

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