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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2021)
Howrah medicinal plants and their potential against COVID-19
Authors
S Rehan Ahmad, Raju Halder
Abstract
Medicinal Plants are the fundamental unit of traditional medicine system. The use of this kind of plants has increased during COVID - 19 pandemic and it places a significant role for the people of Howrah. Various local medicinal plants are used during pandemic for boosting immunity. Medicinal herbs have been used for curing different ailments since thousands of years. Even in modern era, the rural population of third world countries is primarily relying on medicinal plants for healthcare. An ethno -medicinal study was carried out in order to document the indigenous knowledge of medicinal herbs in Buner. The area lies in Hindu Kush Mountains and exhibits diverse flora and immense potential regarding traditional knowledge of medicinal plants. The most frequently used medicinal herbs in Howrah district are includes as Acorus calamus, Ajuga bracteosa, Trachyspermum ammi, Paeonia emodi, Skimmia laureola, Thymus serphylum, Valariana jatamansii and Viola biflora. These plants collected from wild and sold in the local markets for earning livelihood contribute to the socio-economic of the area.
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Pages:585-596
How to cite this article:
S Rehan Ahmad, Raju Halder "Howrah medicinal plants and their potential against COVID-19 ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 585-596
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