Ethno-botanical study of medicinal plants in Kalesar, Haryana, India

Romita  Sharma; Neha Saini; Atin  Kumar; Sandeep  Kumar; Mansi Nautiyal; Diksha Nautiyal; Ankit; Ashwani  Rawat

doi:10.14719/pst.3540

Authors

Romita Sharma Department of Botany, Uttaranchal P.G. College of Bio-medical Sciences & Hospital, Dehradun-248002, Uttarakhand, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9316-6963
Neha Saini School of Agriculture, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun-248007, Uttarakhand, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6658-3777
Atin Kumar School of Agriculture, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun-248007, Uttarakhand, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1653-2146
Sandeep Kumar School of Agriculture, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun-248007, Uttarakhand, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0211-5560
Mansi Nautiyal School of Agriculture, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun-248007, Uttarakhand, India https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0426-6811
Diksha Nautiyal School of Agriculture, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun-248007, Uttarakhand, India https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2169-3036
Ankit School of Agriculture, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, Dehradun-248007. Uttarakhand, India https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8622-4492
Ashwani Rawat Department of Plant Pathology, School of Agriculture, S.G.R.R. University, Dehradun-248001, Uttarakhand, India https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0626-2135

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.3540

Keywords:

Biodiversity Protection, Diseases, Ethnobotany, Ethno-Medicine, Restorative Plants

Abstract

The current study focuses on the identification and gathering of data from the rangers, guides, and locals of the Kalesar village and Kalesar National Forest in the Yamunanagar district of Haryana. The ethnomedicinal qualities of the plants that were growing there and were used by the locals to treat illnesses are the focus of this study. Nearly 100 distinct plant species were identified, of which 77 were confirmed to exhibit ethno-medicinal qualities. Species belonging to families of Compositae, Rutaceae, Moraceae, Apocynaceae, Rosaceae, etc. were identified. With the aid of locals and the literature that was readily available, the plants were identified. The components of the plants that the locals utilized most frequently were the leaves, roots, seeds, and fruits, and these plants have shown notable success in treating conditions like as skin disorders, dental issues, gastrointestinal issues, and more. Additionally, it has been observed that they have anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial characteristics.

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