Paper Title: Uses of Medicinal Plants in Jharkhand A Collective Review
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Jharkhand is biodiversity rich in medicinal plants. Undoubtedly, the flora of Jharkhand is rich and much more diverse as compared to some other states. The forest area is about 40% of the total area of Jharkhand. A number of herbs, shrubs and medicinal plants are seen here, to which tribal and local peoples have a lot of acquaintance. About 32 tribal communities are found in Jharkhand. These people commonly use medicinal plants by their traditional knowledge. Traditional medicinal practioners are the primary health care providers in rural Jharkhand. An attempt was made with the objective to study and get a preliminary idea about the various medicinal plants mostly used by peoples of Jharkhand. How to conserve these natural resources is also very important. All people should know about our natural resources & its importance in their life. These medicinal plants are not only used to cure various diseases, but also are grown or cultivated in homes and in fields as ornamental plants, shade giving plants, timber yielding plants, home construction plants, medicinal plants, vegetable, fruits etc. The various plant part used by common peoples and others includes whole plants, leaves, stems, roots, tuber, barks, flower, fruits & seeds. Traditional and ethnic knowledge generated from such leads has played most significant role in the discovery of novel product as well as newer ideas about conservation of natural resources. The tribal as well as some local peoples of Jharkhand depend on traditional medicine not only for health care but also for various ailments. Documentation of plants used for medicinal purpose is not new in India.
Keywords:Acquaintance, Communities, Natural Resources, Conservation, Documentation.
DOI Link – https://doi.org/10.63431/AIJITR/2.V.2025.49-54
Review By – Dr. Chandan Adhikary and Dr. Shiladitya Satpathi