Research Article | Published: 15 November 2023

Analysing price trends of Bahera (Terminalia bellerica) in Central India

Pratibha Bhatnagar and Rajesh Barman

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 30 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 135-139 | 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2023-QOCJ3P | Cite this article

Abstract

Present study examined the market prices of Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb. commonly known as ‘Bahera,’ occurring naturally in central Indian forests. It is native to several Asian countries and is widely used in traditional medicinal systems like Ayurveda, Unani, and Chinese medicine and also has extensive pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. Various parts of the tree, particularly its fruits, are utilized to treat a range of health conditions, including hepatitis, bronchitis and skin issues. In the present study wholesale market rates were collected in selected markets and its price trends were analyzed over a 12-year period (2010-2021) in Central India. This analysis revealed intriguing insights into pricing dynamics, regional variations, and temporal fluctuations, emphasizing the economic significance of Bahera in the region. Variability in pricing was also observed, with markets like Dhamtari, Betul, and Shivpuri exhibiting higher price fluctuations, while markets like Katni, Mandla, and Sheopur remained relatively stable. These findings shed light on the complex interplay of economic and market-related factors that influence Bahera’s pricing trends in Central India.

Keywords

Belleric Myrobalan, Madhya Pradesh, Medicinal plants, MFP Market, NTFPs

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Bhatnagar, P. and Barman, R., 2023. Analysing price trends of Bahera (Terminalia bellerica) in Central India. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 30(3), pp.135-139. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2023-QOCJ3P

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 06 September 2023

Manuscript Revised on 26 October 2023

Manuscript Accepted on 30 October 2023

Manuscript Published on 15 November 2023

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