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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Some important medicinal plants of Rajasthan, India
Authors
Sushma Gupta, Yogita Solanki, Deepika Gunpal, Shikha Gupta, Amit Kotiya
Abstract
According to Shiva (1996) [1], there are around 17,000 flowering plant species that are found in India. Amongst these 7500 plant species are known for their medicinal values. Rajasthan harbors 2412 of the above flowering plants out of which 1900 are of medicinal value. Ayurved, the oldest medicinal system of India, described 2000 of the above medicinal plant species. “Charak Samhita” the oldest book on medicine, written by Sage Charak mentions rsions around 340 herbs and their indigenous use. In the present time medicinal plants have gained tremendous significance, approximately 25% of the drugs are derived and many other are synthesized from plants. During present investigation our major objective is to explore the potential in medicinal plants resources from the arid and semi-arid part of India. The study reveals that Rajasthan harbors a rich diversity of valuable medicinal plants and attempts are being made, at different levels, for documentation of some important medicinal plants of Rajasthan with their local name and their medicinal properties.
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Pages:954-958
How to cite this article:
Sushma Gupta, Yogita Solanki, Deepika Gunpal, Shikha Gupta, Amit Kotiya "Some important medicinal plants of Rajasthan, India ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 954-958
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