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VOL. 6, ISSUE 6 (2021)
An ethnomedicinal note on Ricinus communis L. (Family euphorbiaceae) in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Authors
Uniyal Priyanka, Dangwal L R, Lal Tarseem
Abstract
Ricinus communis L., commonly known as castor oil plant or Arandi, is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub found throughout India, mostly growing in wild on waste land, road sides, along ravines etc. It is cultivated in different states of India, like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh etc., for their valuable castor oil. The plant species is originated from the Ethiopian region of tropical East Africa and now found mostly in the sub-tropical and tropical regions of the world. Ricinus have been used in different recipes for ayurvedic and traditional medicines since ancient times. The present paper investigates deep into the ethnomedicinal properties of Ricinus communis L. We have tried to collect some medicinal recipes of castor plant from Vaidyas, old aged men and women, shepherds and tribal people of district Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India. Some of the important medicinal uses of this plant include the treatment of rheumatic arthritis, jaundice, skin ailments, stomach pain, intestinal worms, warts, fever, bladder inflammation, constipation etc. Authors suggest that more phytochemical and pharmacological studies on Ricinus communis L. are needed to confirm the medicinal uses of this plant. Authors believe the medicinal properties of the plant can be exploited commercially for the benefit of mankind.
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Pages:1126-1129
How to cite this article:
Uniyal Priyanka, Dangwal L R, Lal Tarseem "An ethnomedicinal note on <em>Ricinus communis </em>L. (Family euphorbiaceae) in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 6, 2021, Pages 1126-1129
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