Indian Forester, 146 (1) : 67-73, 2020 ISSN: 0019-4816

DOI: 10.36808/if/2020/v146i1/142786 eISSN: 2321-094X

Ethno Medicinal Plants of

Reasi Tehsil of Reasi
District, Jammu and Kashmir (India)

An ethno botanical survey was carried out in Reasi Tehsil of Reasi district,
Jammu and Kashmir and 37 plant species belonging to 23 families were
reported to treat various diseases. It mainly includes Reasi proper and its
Cure of eighteen
adjacent areas. Tehsil is a treasure house of highly valuable medicinal
plants. Most of the plant species used were trees (37.83%) followed by
diseases including
herbs (35.15%), shrubs (24.32%) and climber (2.70%). The medicinal
preparations include powder, decoction, juice, etc. The present study
heart problems, eye
explores the wealth of traditional medicinal plants used by the local
inhabitants of the study area against various diseases. The foremost
problems, genital
purpose of the work done is to explore the potential of medicinal plants
and reveal the rich diversity of the region which will be helpful for
problems, bone
Traditional Knowledge Digital Library also. fractures, arthritis,
Key words: Aboriginal, Medicinal Plants, Reasi, Treasure. skin ailments, gastro-
Introduction intestinal problems,
The medicinal properties of plants have made an exceptional
contribution in the foundation of many herbal remedies. Traditional sting/bites etc. have
knowledge has been started disappearing for a long time due to paucity
of written documents. Now, the medicinal plants have regained a wide
been mentioned from
recognition due to a rising belief in traditional medicines in view of its the region along with
lesser side effects as compared to allopathic medicine.
Man has always made use of plants to make sufferings and diseases
their medical
less burdensome (Mir and John, 2014). From centuries, various herbs formulations.
have been periodically used by man as home remedies for curing and
healing various ailments and this relationship has evolved over
generations of experience and practice.
Plants which are believed to cure any human ailments and are used
directly by the locals are known as Ethno-medicinal plants. Traditional
medicine refers to health practices, approaches, knowledge and PARUL SINGHAL AND
thinking, developing plant, animal and mineral based medicines, VASUNDRA SHARMA1
applied singularly or in combination to treat, diagnose and prevent Uttarakhand State Council for Science and
sickness or maintain well being (Lone et al., 2013). Medicinal plants Technology (UCOST),
Vigyan Dham, Jhajra, Dehradun,
have been one of the valuable implements in the time-honoured system Uttarakhand-248007
of medicine and also provide active ingredients to formulate new E-mail: [email protected]
medicines by pharmaceutical industry (Wagay, 2014).
Jammu and Kashmir situated in the Himalayan region is known for its Received April, 2019
Accepted December, 2019
varied vegetation and scenic beauty of snow capped steep mountains,
green meadows, lakes, streams, rivers, waterfalls etc. Reasi is also a
hilly area which belongs to Jammu Province of Jammu and Kashmir
state with varied topography, different climatic conditions and rich
floristic vegetation. A large portion of this region is yet to be explored for
its potential biodiversity resources. People of this area still practice

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Department of Botany, Alpine Group of Institutes, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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traditional health care system and have their own spread over the 3 main agro- climatic zones. The
beliefs regarding medicinal plants and their folk uses. lower zone (300-800 m) i.e. the lower hills of Katra,
About 70% of the identified medicinal plants of Indian Panthal, Reasi proper, Pouni, Talwara, Agar jitto,
Himalaya are exposed to destructive harvesting (Khan Aghar Ballian, Karua, Babber, Seela-Panasa fall in
et al., 2004). As the rate of disappearance of plant sub-tropical belt. Higher intermediate zone (800-1500
resources like food, fodder, medicine etc. and also the m) comprises of Arnas, Kanthan, Thanpal, Judda,
indigenous information associated with these plants Dharmadi etc. Higher Temperate zone (above 1500 m)
lying within old generation (elderly people) is comprises of Buddan, Mahore, Chasana, Lar, Deval
increasing at an alarming pace, so it becomes etc.
obligatory to know that what plant resource we have Annual rainfall in the district is 1000-1100 mm. Rainfall
before we lose it without being noticed. Rapid is heavy and well distributed from May-September,
urbanization, deforestation and other development July being the wettest. Sometimes, dry spell may
activities have ruined as well as threatened not only prevail from Dec.-March. The district is rich in its flora
the biological resources, but also the indigenous and the major cereal crops growing in the region are
knowledge of utilization of various plants and their maize, wheat and rice, oil seeds (sesame, mustard),
parts. If such activities continue to occur, we will never pulses (gram and rajmash) and vegetables (potato).
know which plant was present in a particular area, at Region has a tremendous potential of growing
what specific time and what its uses were? Due to horticultural fruits such as citrus, apple, mango, litchi,
modernization in medical facilities, traditional pomegranate, guava, apricot, etc.
knowledge of plants or folklore is vanishing gradually. Methodology
So, it is must to have all the data documented and
preserved for almost all the plants which were used in For documenting first hand information pertaining to
past and are being used till now, thereby assuring their traditional knowledge of medicinal plants among locals
utility in future. of Reasi district of Jammu Region periodic field
surveys for Ethno-medicinal exploration were
This region of North-Western Himalayas though undertaken in its various rural pockets in different
significantly rich in Biodiversity remained completely seasons particularly in mid August-Nov. and Jan.-May
unexplored till today. As far as the present study area during 2016-2017. Regular exploration trips were
of Tehsil Reasi (Reasi proper and its adjacent area) is made particularly in areas of Reasi proper, Vijaypur,
concerned, no considerable works have been done to Nambla, Gran, Simbal chowk, Babber, Anji nallah,
explore its potential Ethno botanical resources. Sula Park, Gadal etc A questionnaire format was
Material and Methods prepared in which local name of the plant, area from
Study area where it was collected, folk use and dosage of the
plant against various diseases were mentioned. The
The present study was carried out in Reasi Tehsil of field surveys were planned in such a manner so as to
Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir. Reasi district collect the ethno-botanically interesting species either
established in 2007 is one of the 22 districts of Jammu in flowering or fruiting stage for their ease of
and Kashmir state falling in Jammu Province. It has a identification. The local informants were taken to the
total area of 1,719 km2 with a total population of fields to identify the medicinal plants used in folklore.
314,667 (2011 census) and density of 180/km2. Reasi Each of the plant material was recorded in the field
town is situated at the bank of river Chenab and lies at note book. First hand information on traditional
the foothills of Trikuta Parvat and Peer-Panjal range of knowledge related to medicinal plant resources was
Himalaya. It lies between 33.09oN latitude and 74.84oE recorded by interviewing villagers, locals, old
longitude. It has an average elevation of 466 m (1529 ft.). experienced farmers, housewives, hakims/vaidyas but
Reasi district has two sub-divisions – Reasi and Gool- priority was given to elderly people who have real
Gulabgarh. It is bordered by district Anantnag in the treasure of knowledge on the use of these medicinal
North, district Rajouri in the West, district Udhampur in plants.
the East and district Jammu on the South.
Appropriate methodology was used to obtain
Climatically, a major part of this sub-division (Reasi) information from local population about the medicinal
falls in sub-tropical zone and rest in temperate zone use of different plants, their local names and parts
(Gool-Gulabgarh). Summers are generally warm and used. The information gathered was rechecked and
winters are cold with snowfall on the high ridges. The verified by interviewing numerous elderly people. The
temperature in summer ranges between 35- 42oC and data thus collected were verified in different villages
the temperature in winters ranges between 4-10oC. among the interviewers after showing the same plant
January is the coldest month of the year. The district is sample and even with the same informants on

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Table 1: Medicinal Plants of Reasi Tehsil of Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir used to cure various diseases
Botanical name Local name Family Part/s used Method of use
Acacia catechu Khair kath, Katha Mimosaceae Wood, twigs Katha from wood is applied on affected area of
mouth having ulcers and sores; and twigs are
also chewed to get relief from mouth ulcers,
toothaches and sore throat.
Achyranthes aspera Parkanda Amaranthaceae Seeds, whole Roasted seed powder (2g) with ajwain (one
herb, roots -fourth spoon) (Trachyspermum ammi) is used
to treat cough in children; decoction (10ml) of
herb used for pneumonia and cough; roots are
used as toothbrush and effective against
toothache and mouth sores; root decoction (10
15ml) is taken orally on empty stomach to treat
various genital problems in females.
Adhatoda vasica Braenkad Acanthaceae Leaves, roots Leaves are wrapped around head during high
fever and around chest area to dissolve or
liquefy sputum; decoction of roots (10-15ml) is
also used to cure high fever and cough.
Aegle marmelos Bael, Bill Rutaceae Fruit, wood Fruit cures constipation; regular drinking of
water in a glass made of its wood cures
diabetes.
Ajuga bracteosa Neelkanthi Lamiaceae Whole plant Decoction of the whole plant (10ml) is useful
against various female genital disorders.
Allium cepa Gandaa Liliaceae Bulb Onion and ginger juice is applied over scalp in
1:1 ratio to treat hair fall; if single onion juice
drop is poured directly into eyes with
honeyregularly, it improves vision; onion slice is
rubbed over the area with snake bite or
scorpion sting as an antidote; its slice also
wrapped around abscess to ooze out puss.
Allium sativum Thom Liliaceae Cloves of Daily consumption of raw garlic clove on an
compound bulb empty stomach gives relief from gas, flatulence
nd arthritis; clove is rubbed over abscess to
ooze out puss; clove is also rubbed over an
area with scorpion sting to diminish the effect of
poison
Aloe vera Kwadkandan Liliaceae Leaf pulp Leaf pulp (10-15ml) is swallowed on empty
stomach during morning to cure gastric
problems (gas, acidity etc.) and in killing
intestinal parasites; pulp is applied on sunburnt
areas and rashes to get cooling effect.
Azadirachta indica Neem, Nim Meliaceae Leaves, twigs, Blood gets purified by chewing neem leaves or
fruits, seeds drinking water of boiled leaves; leaf paste is
applied over skin area with eczema, rashes,
pimples, ringworm & other skin ailments;
bathing in neem water helps to get relief from
acne, abscess, bruises, boils etc.; twigs are
used to brush teeth to prevent tooth decay and
other oral problems; fruits with seeds and
leaves are boiled in water and applied by local
women to kill head lice.
Bombax ceiba Simbal Bombacaceae Roots Root powder (half spoon) consume daily for a
month helps in strengthening liver.
Cannabis sativa Paang Cannabaceae Leaves Leaf paste is applied over an area with bee
sting or wasp sting to get cooling effect and to
get relief from swelling and inflammation;
leaves are steamed and wrapped over joints
overnight to get relief from pains; hot leaves are
wrapped around fractured bone to get relief
from pain.
Carissa opaca Garna Apocynaceae Leaves, twigs, Leaves are either chewed or 10ml decoction of
roots leaves and twigs twice a day for 3-4 days is
good for cough; decoction of roots (5ml) twice a
day for a week is helpful in malarial fever.
Cassia fistula Krngal Caesalpiniaceae Seeds Dried seed powder (10-15g) for 2-3 months is
helpful in relieving joint pains & 10g for a week
for constipation.

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Botanical name Local name Family Part/s used Method of use

Centella asiatica Brhm booti, Brhmi Apiaceae Leaves Leaves are crushed and the extract (one
teaspoon) is taken with milk to enhance
memory; decoction (5ml) is given to the patient
suffering from epileptic fits; also taken as a
refreshing drink when body gets exhaust due to
summer heat.
Colebrookea Chitti suwaali Lamiaceae Leaves Dried leaf powder (15-20g) is taken orally by
oppositifolia patient suffering from typhoid, acute fever and
to strengthen liver.
Curcuma domestica Haldal Zingiberaceae Rhizome Paste of fresh rhizome is applied over an area
affected with acne; rhizome paste with black
pepper is taken orally to treat acne & to purify
blood; dried rhizome powder is applied over
cuts, deep wounds to check bleeding and to
enhance wound healing; either fresh rhizome or
its dried powder boiled with milk given in case
of internal injuries.
Cuscuta reflexa Aandal kandal Convolvulaceae Whole Plant Plant juice is applied over scalp to stimulate
hair growth, to reduce hair fall and to treat
baldness; juice is also applied over head to kill
lice.
Cynodon dactylon Drub kaa Poaceae Whole Plant Plant crushed and the juice is poured into
nostrils to check nose bleeding.
Dicliptera Kaalu kaa Acanthaceae Leaves Leaves are chewed without swallowing to cure
bupleuroides mouth sores/ulcers; leaf paste is applied on
wounds to check bleeding
Eucalyptus citriodora Safeeda Myrtaceae Leaves Steam of boiling leaves taken to get relief from
cold and to open blocked nostrils.
Ficus benghalensis Boadh / Boadhi Moraceae Root latex, fruit Latex of roots is applied over cracked heels
overnight to get smooth heels; dried fruit
powder (half teaspoon) is taken with milk to get
body strength.
Ficus palmata Phwkodi/ fkodhi Moraceae Leaves Milky secretion of leaves is applied over
abscess (localized collection of puss) to ooze
out puss and trapped thorns or pricks inside
skin.
Mallotus philippensis Kmila, kamel Euphorbiaceae Seed 1/2 tsp dried seed powder with milk/curd is
taken to kill intestinal parasites like tapeworms.
Mentha longifolia Ban pootnaa Lamiaceae Leaves Either fresh juice (two teaspoon) or decoction of
leaves (10ml) given to treat vomiting or nausea;
chutney of mint leaves also improves appetite.
Ocimum sanctum Tulsi Lamiaceae Whole plant Decoction of plant (one teaspoon) is
used to cure cold & fever; fresh leaves are
crushed and juice is poured into eyes to treat
cataract & to enhance eyesight.
Phyllanthus emblica Aamla Euphorbiaceae Roots Dried fruit powder (2-3 teaspoon) is taken orally
daily in morning to treat constipation, gas and
other gastric disorders; fruit powder (2-3
teaspoon) mixed with milk taken orally to
improve eye sight; fruit powder mixed with
reetha (S. mukorossi) and shikakai (A.
concinna) powder in equal ratio is applied over
head to make hair healthy, imparts color (dye)
to hair and prevents hair fall; dried amla fruit or
green fruit is boiled with either mustard oil or
any other hair oil and massaged over head to
make hair healthy and to prevent premature
graying of hair; fruit paste is applied on head to
get relief from headache and to get cooling
effect in summer heat.
Psidium guajava Amrood Myrtaceae Fruits, Tender Single fruit eaten every morning on an empty
twigs stomach to cure abdominal ulcers and mild
cold; tender twigs are used to brush teeth &
helps in teeth strengthening and reducing gum
problems.
Punica granatum Drooni Punicaceae Seeds, fruits Regular intake of juice of seeds increase
haemoglobin in blood; dried peels of fruit rind

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Botanical name Local name Family Part/s used Method of use

kept in mouth and eaten slowly to get relief from
dry cough and sore throat; chutney of dried
seeds (anardana) is consumed during loss of
appetite.
Ricinus communis Arandi Euphorbiaceae Leaves Poultice of leaves is applied over the paining
joints to cure arthritis.
Solanum melongena Pattha Solanaceae Leaves Leaves are wrapped around abscess to ooze
out puss.
Syzigium cumini Tallan Myrtaceae Seeds, twigs Dried seed powder (half teaspoon) taken orally
every morning before meal reduces blood sugar
level; twigs are chewed and used as tooth
brushes to strengthen teeth and cure bleeding
gums
Tagetes erecta Guttti Asteraceae Leaves Leaf paste applied on area affected by
ringworm; also applied over eyelid in case of
inflammation and swelling.
Terminalia arjuna Arjun Combretaceae Bark Half teaspoon bark powder with milk or
lukewarm water for a month is useful for heart
and relieves hypertension; also useful in chest
pain, asthma and bone fracture.
Terminalia bellirica Bhaeda Combretaceae Fruits Dried fruit powder is applied over scalp to
improve hair growth; also taken (one teaspoon)
orally to treat constipation; roasted dried fruit
powder is taken orally to cure cough.
Triticum aestivum Kank Poaceae Grains Grinded grains are first roasted in ghee and
then boiled in milk to make 'Dalia' which
provides body strength; also served to patients
for better recovery from weakness; grains are
used to prepare Nishastra or Doodhi by soaking
them in water for 4-5 days & change water
every day, grains become soften and a white
paste is made by mashing the grains and then
allowed to sun dry, make powder of dried paste;
then add 2-3 tablespoon powder in 1 glass of
milk and boil for at least 5minutes and serve to
patient suffering from backache, also to children
for increasing their bone strength.
Vitex negundo Bnaa Verbenaceae Leaves Boiled leaves are applied over joints or areas to
get relief from swelling & pain due to sprains or
fractures.
Woodfordia fructicosa Dhain Lythraceae Taienn/ Bark Its bark powder is applied in toothache.

different times. Ethno-botanical teachings were shrubs (24.32%) and climbers (2.70% each) (Fig. 1).
considered valid if at least three informants made Various methods of preparation of these herbal
similar comments about the plant and its uses. The medicines have been recorded. Juice/extract/paste of
collected plant specimens were photographed and 36.59% species (Allium cepa, Aloe vera, Azadirachta
then dried, preserved and mounted on Herbarium indica, Cannabis sativa, Centella asiatica, Curcuma
sheets. The voucher specimens have been deposited longa, Cuscuta reflexa, Cynodon dactylon, Dicliptera
in the Department of Botany, Alpine Institute of bupleuroides, Mentha longifolia, Ocimum sanctum,
Management and Technology, Dehradun for future Phyllanthus emblica, Punica granatum, Ricinus
reference and studies. communis, Tagetes erecta) followed by powder of
Results and Discussion 26.83% species (Acacia catechu, Achyranthes aspera,
Bombax ceiba, Cassia fistula, Colebrookea
During present investigation, 37 species belonging to oppositifolia, Curcuma longa, Ficus benghalensis,
34 genera and 23 families were recorded to be useful Mallotus philippensis, Phyllanthus emblica, Syzygium
for the treatment of 18 diseases (Table 1). 29 genera cumini, Terminalia bellirica), decoction of 17.07%
and 31 species under 20 families are dicotyledonous species (Achyranthes aspera, Adhatoda vasica,
and remaining 5 genera and 6 species under three Carissa opaca, Centella asiatica, Mentha longifolia,
families are monocotyledonous. Among all these 37 Ocimum sanctum, Terminalia arjuna). Moreover,
species, 29 species are growing wild whereas the 14.63% species were chewed (Acacia catechu, Ajuga
remaining are cultivated. Trees were dominating with bracteosa, Azadirachta indica, Carissa opaca,
37.83% species as compared to herbs (35.15%), Dicliptera bupleuroides, Syzygium cumini), 2.44%

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Fig. 1: Habit-wise percentage distribution of plant species used for the treatment of various diseases in study area

species were consumed as such (Allium sativum) and Terminalia bellirica) Seeds (Achyranthes aspera,
2.44% taken in the form of steam (fumes or vapours) Cassia fistula, Punica granatum, Syzygium cumini,
such as Eucalyptus citriodora to manage various Triticum aestivum) and roots (Achyranthes aspera,
diseases. Adhatoda vasica, Bombax ceiba, Carissa opaca,
Different plant parts are used for the preparation of Woodfordia fruticosa) (11.63% each), whole plant
traditional medicines by the rural people. Leaves (Ajuga bracteosa, Cuscuta reflexa, Cynodon dactylon)
(32.56%) are maximum used plant part by the people (6.98%), stem (Acacia catechu, Aegle marmelos), bark
(Adhatoda vasica, Aloe vera, Azadirachta indica, (Terminalia arjuna, Woodfordia fruiticosa), latex (Ficus
Cannabis sativa, Carissa opaca, Centella asiatica, benghalensis, F. palmata), bulb (Allium cepa, A.
Dicliptera bupleuroides, Eucalyptus citriodora, Mentha sativum) (4.65% each) and rhizome (Curcuma longa)
longifolia, Ocimum sanctum, Ricinus communis, (2.32%) (Fig. 2).
Solanum melongena, Tagetes erecta, Vitex negundo) Maximum plant species are used to cure skin ailments
followed by Fruits (16.28%) (Aegle marmelos, Ficus (Ringworm, Abscess, Acne, Eczema, sunburn) i.e.
benghalensis, Mallotus philippensis, Phyllanthus 14.5% (Allium cepa, Allium sativum, Aloe vera,
emblica, Psidium guajava, Punica granatum, Azadirachta indica, Curcuma longa, Ficus palmata,

Fig. 2: Analysis of different plant parts used for curing various diseases by the inhabitants of Tehsil Reasi.

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Ocimum sanctum, Solanum melongena, Tagetes the different plants used as medicines. However, in an
erecta), followed by Gastro-intestinal tract (G.I.T.) urban area, people know little about the traditional
problems (11.3%) (Aegle marmelos, Allium sativum, uses of plants of their locality. Moreover, they rely on
Cassia fistula, Metha longifolia, Phyllanthus emblica, allopathic medicines and thus the traditional
Psidium guajava, Terminalia bellirica), cough and cold knowledge about medicinal plants here also is only
(9.68%) (Achyranthes aspera, Carissa opaca, confined to the elder members of the family which they
Eucalyptus citriodora, Ocimum sanctum, Punica seldom use. The present work is an attempt to collect
granatum, Terminalia bellirica), oral problems (8.07%) information and to make it available for others in
(Acacia catechu, Achyranthes aspera, Azadirachta future. This documentation of data will preserve the
indica, Dicliptera bupleuroides, Woodfordia fructicosa), ever fading knowledge about plants and their
hair problems (6.45%) (Allium cepa, Azadirachta medicinal use among locals of Reasi and make us
indica, Cuscuta reflexa, Terminalia bellirica), joint aware with the flora that has been in practice for
pains/arthritis (6.45%) (Allium sativum, Cannabis years.
sativa, Ricinus communis, Vitex negundo) and fever
fj;klh ftys dh fj;klh rglhy] tEew o d'ehj (Hkkjr) ds
(6.45%) (Adhatoda vasica, Carissa opaca,
Colebrookea oppositifolia, Ocimum sanctum), sting & ekuo vkS"k/h; ikni
bites (4.84%) (Allium cepa, Allium sativum, Cannabis ik:y fla?ky vkSj olqUnjk 'kekZ
sativa), eye problems (4.84%) (Ocimum sanctum,
lkjka'k
Phyllanthus emblica, Tagetes erecta), cuts/wounds/
internal injuries (4.84%) (Azadirachta indica, Curcuma fj;klh ftys dh fj;klh rglhy] tEew o d'ehj esa ,d ekuo
longa, Dicliptera bupleuroides) and as an appetizer okuLifrd losZ{k.k fd;k x;k vkSj 23 dqyksa ls lacaf/r 37 ikni
(4.84%) (Cannabis sativum, Mentha longifolia, Punica iztkfr;ksa dks lwfpr fd;k x;k] ftudk mi;ksx fofHkUu chekfj;ksa ds
granatum), genital problems (3.22%) (Achyranthes
aspera, Ajuga bracteosa), heart diseases (3.22%) mipkj esa gksrk gSA blesa eq[;r% fj;klh iz;kj vkSj lehiorhZ {ks=k
(Syzygium cumini, Terminalia arjuna), blood purifier 'kkfey gSaA rglhy vR;f/d cgqewY; vkS"k/h; ikniksa dk [ktkuk
(3.22%) (Azadirachta indica, Curcuma longa) and also gSA iz;qDr vf/dka'k ikni iztkfr;ka o`{k (37-83%) Fks] blds ckn
as vermicide (3.22%) (Aloe vera, Mallotus
philippensis) and bone fractures (1.62%) (Terminalia
'kkd (35-15%)] >kfM+;ka (24-32%) vkSj vkjksgh (2-70%) FksA
arjuna), nasal bleeding (1.62%) (Cynodon dactylon) vkS"k/h; lw=khdj.k esa ikmMj] dk<+k] twl vkfn 'kkfey gSaA orZeku
and as brain tonic (1.62%) (Centella asiatica). vè;;u esa vè;;u {ks=k ds LFkkuh; fuokfl;ksa }kjk fofHkUu chekfj;ksa
Combination of different plants is also used by ds fy, iz;qDr ikjEifjd vkS"k/h; ikniksa dh lEink dh [kkst dh
traditional practitioners for the cure of various
xbZ gSA fd, x, dk;Z dk iz/ku mn~ns'; vkS"k/h; ikniksa dh {kerk
diseases. Roasted seed powder of Achyranthes
aspera with Trachyspermum ammi (ajwain) is used to dh [kkst djuk gS vkSj {ks=k dh le`¼ fofo/rk dks mn?kkfVr djuk
treat cough in children and juice of Allium cepa (onion) gS] tks ikjEifjd Kku vadh; iqLrdky; ds fy, Hkh lg;ksxh gksxkA
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Acknowledgements
This work was supported by the knowledge providers such as experienced elderly villagers, hakims, housewives
and farmers etc. of the study area. The authors thank them for providing valuable information.

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