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VOL. 6, ISSUE 6 (2021)
Ethnobotanical and pharmacological studies of pteridophytes (Ferns) from Mussoorie region, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand
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Chhaya Singh, Neha Chauhan, Anju Rani, Kunal Kishore, Keerti Singh, Raj Singh
Abstract
The present paper highlights the traditional knowledge of ferns related with the use as ethno medicine. Extensive field trips were organised in order to collect the ethnobotanical information of Mussoorie region. The data related to ferns used as ethnomedicine was collected by interaction with inhabitant of the area. Information includes local name, part used, disease treated, mode of administration and methods of preparation. Total 107 species were observed during this investigation belong to 41 genera and 23 families of pteridophytes. The present article gives a brief account of 31 plants species out of 107 species reported used as herbal remedies by local people. The pteridophytes have immense pharmacological significance such as Woodwardia biserrata C. Presl., Pteris vittataL. used in the treatment of diarrhea; Adiantum venustum is the single species has wide specturum which is used in different disease such as cough, fever, tumour, amtimicribial activity and for wounds, Polystichum squarrosum (D. Don.) Fee and Pteris creticaL. Show antibacterial activities; Athyrium pectinatum (Wall. ex Mett) T. Moore; Dryopteriscaroli-hopeiF Jenks.are anti-heleminthic in activity; swhile Asplenium adiantum-nigrum is used in eyes, jaundice, cough etc. Pteridophytes are used in Homeopathic, Ayurvedic, and Unani medicines and provided insecticides, antibiotics, food and ornamentation but due to habitat destruction by more than 10% of the 1200 fern species has become endangered. Therefore, the habitat conservation or in-situ conservation of fern environment to maintain ecological balance is very essential. The study will be helpful in the correct assessment regarding the extent of infra specific, morphological variation, ecological relationships and distribution of pteridophytes and finally for making conservation strategies.
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Pages:694-702
How to cite this article:
Chhaya Singh, Neha Chauhan, Anju Rani, Kunal Kishore, Keerti Singh, Raj Singh "Ethnobotanical and pharmacological studies of pteridophytes (Ferns) from Mussoorie region, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 6, 2021, Pages 694-702
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