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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2022)
Ethnomedicinal herbs used by the different ethnic communities of Assam
Authors
Gunamoni Das, Nitul Jyoti Das
Abstract
Assam is bestowed with rich plant resources and its varied physiography as well as unique floristic and faunastic diversities represents an important biodiversity hotspot zone in the world. 5725 endemic plant species have been listed from India, North East shares approximately 1808 species, which is largest concentration of endemic species in India. Assam is promising in its biodiversity having immense promise for sustainable use and conservation of available biological resources. Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Universities, Colleges and other research organizations of Assam are associated in depicting the floral diversity of Assam. However, the endeavour thought not yet complete, has lead to discovery of new species over the years. Assam contributes approximately 2000-3000 species of medicinal plants (Nath, 1975, 1976). The physiographic divisions i.e. NC Hills, Brahmaputra valley, Barak valley, Himalayan foot hills and diversity of ethnic people’s faith, beliefs, experience on plants from generations make the region a spectacular treasure house of medicinal plants. Different ethnic communities are associated with locally available ethnomedicinal herbs in their daily lives in respect to therapeutic use as botanicals. They have gained the knowledge on these ethnomedicinal herbs that exists naturally around their local forest areas. They have some traditional knowledge on the use of different medicinal plants and plant parts and their use in folklore practices.
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Pages:207-212
How to cite this article:
Gunamoni Das, Nitul Jyoti Das "Ethnomedicinal herbs used by the different ethnic communities of Assam ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2022, Pages 207-212
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