Ethnomedicinal Value of Some Medicinal Plant growing Locally in Deoghar, Jharkhand, India

Archana Singh, Nidhi Pateria Mishra

Abstract: Ethnomedicine, rooted in the traditional knowledge and practices of indigenous communities, offers a wealth of information about the medicinal use of plants. In Deoghar, Jharkhand, India, where cultural diversity is rich, various communities have developed unique ethnomedicinal practices that are integral to their way of life. This study highlights the ethnomedicinal value of ten native plants used by the indigenous communities in Deoghar: Butea monosperma (Palash), Saccharum officinarum Kash), Aegle marmelos (Bel), Bryophyllum pinnatum (Pattherchatta), Tagetes erecta (Genda), Rosa indica/Rosa damascena (Gulab), Datura stramonium (Dhatura), Clitoria ternatea (Aprajita), Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Harshingar), and Cannabis sativa (Bhang). Each plant holds significant cultural and medicinal importance, with uses ranging from treating skin diseases and gastrointestinal disorders to respiratory problems and stress relief. The study reveals how traditional knowledge, passed down through generations, plays a crucial role in the healthcare practices of these communities. However, it also underscores the need for careful documentation and preservation of this knowledge in the face of modernization and the potential loss of biodiversity. The findings contribute to a broader understanding of ethnomedicine and highlight the importance of preserving traditional practices in the context of global healthcare.

Keywords: Ethnopharmacology, Ethnomedicine, Deoghar, Traditional Knowledge, Medicinal Plants

How to Cite?: Archana Singh, Nidhi Pateria Mishra, "Ethnomedicinal Value of Some Medicinal Plant growing Locally in Deoghar, Jharkhand, India", Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 231-234, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24831074033, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24831074033