Ethnobotanical Note on the Medicinal Plants of the Lower Himachal Pradesh
Kritika Thakur
University Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University, India.
Nishant Thakur *
University Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University, India.
Chandan Sharma
University Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University, India.
Bhupinder Kaur
University Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Himachal is rich in the natural resource. These plants are hereditary used in various formulation and dietary foods. The plants are widely distributed in the lower Himachal from the altitude of 800mtrs to 2600mtrs. The plants are known by their local names and the ethnic knowledge has been passed from one generations to next generation. These plants are immunomodulatory, anticancer and improves the body functions. Various parts of plants like roots, barks, leaves and fruits are used in the food and medicines by local peoples.
Keywords: Plants, Himachal Pradesh, Dadu plant, anti-cancer