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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Diversity of medicinal plants around Jagdalpur, District Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India
Authors
Satruhan, DK Patel
Abstract

Medicinal plants are the “Backbone” of traditional medicine, meaning that more than 3.3 billion people in less developed countries use them regularly. Forests are the major source of invaluable Medicinal Plants. The objectives of this study were to document the diversity of medicinal plants around Jagdalpur, District Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India.

During the study in 2025-2026, a total of 70 Medicinal Plant species belonging to 65 genera under 42 families were recorded. Out of these, 27 were trees, 24 were herbs, 11 were shrubs, 5 were herb climbers, 2 were shrub climbers, and 1 was a creeping herb. Leguminosae is the most dominant family in the present study. All recorded Medicinal plants are listed with their Botanical names, followed by Common name, family, habit, Useful plant parts, and Medicinal uses. Different parts of these plants have been widely used by local people to cure various ailments in their daily lives.
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Pages:40-48
How to cite this article:
Satruhan, DK Patel "Diversity of medicinal plants around Jagdalpur, District Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 40-48
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