Research Article | Published: 01 September 2010

State of Jharkhand - Nature's haven of medicinal plants

Mahtab Z. Siddiqui

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 17 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 307-311 | 2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2010-U0P0HO | Cite this article

Abstract

The State of Jharkhand abounds in the bounties of Nature in the form of huge mineral resources, enormous forest wealth and a wide variety of medicinal herbs/plants and spices, capable of successfully curing numerous ailments afflicting human race. In this paper, a modest attempt has been made to identify these immensely valuable gems of medicinal plants and their numerous therapeutical applications. Their proper cultivation, harvesting, tapping, harnessing and processing can transform the face of the sector in the State, economically, socially and environmentally. Some of these rare species are already on the verge of extinction and require immediate Government's attention and initiatives.

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Siddiqui, M.Z., 2010. State of Jharkhand - Nature's haven of medicinal plants. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 17(3), pp.307-311. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2010-U0P0HO

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Manuscript Published on 01 September 2010

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