Medicinal & Aromatic Plants
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0412
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2167-0412
+44 1300 500008
Thakur KS
India
Research Article
Utilization of Valuable Higher Altitude Plants as a Source of Income Generation and Traditional Medicine in Bharmour Forest Division, Himachal Pradesh, India
Author(s): Thakur KS, Munesh K and Pala NAThakur KS, Munesh K and Pala NA
The present study was conducted in Holi and Bharmour areas of Bharmour Forest Division of Himachal district in Himachal Pradesh state of India. Seven (07) valuable and conservation demanding traditionally used medicinal plant species were covered under the study. The information includes traditional knowledge of the plants used by the local people of the area. The species reported are highly exploited for various purposes as different parts like root, leaves and even whole plant is harvested for reasons. The informants from the study area blame the excessive extraction for reducing population of these species. Therefore, suggested ex situ and in situ conservation measures can be helpful for conservation of the species for sustainable utilization. a
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DOI:
10.4172/2167-0412.1000226