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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
An ethnobotanical investigation of medicinal plants used by tribal communities in Amethi District, Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors
Surendra Kumar Maurya, Deepa Biswas, Rohit Krishna
Abstract
Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants plays a crucial role in the primary
healthcare system of tribal communities in India. The present study documents
and analyzes the ethnomedicinal plants used by tribal communities in Amethi
district, Uttar Pradesh, with the objective of preserving indigenous knowledge
and assessing its relevance for conservation and future pharmacological
research. Ethnobotanical data were collected through field surveys,
semi-structured interviews, group discussions, and participant observation
involving traditional healers and knowledgeable informants. A total of 30
medicinal plant species belonging to diverse families were recorded, along with
their botanical names, local names, growth habits, plant parts used, methods of
preparation, and therapeutic applications. Herbs were the dominant life form, and
leaves were the most frequently utilized plant part, indicating relatively
sustainable harvesting practices. The documented plants were commonly used to
treat gastrointestinal disorders, skin diseases, respiratory ailments, fever,
musculoskeletal problems, and diabetes. High informant consensus for several
ailment categories reflects the reliability and cultural significance of
traditional remedies. The study reveals that ethnomedicinal knowledge is
primarily retained by elderly community members and is gradually declining due
to modernization and environmental degradation. The findings emphasize the
urgent need for systematic documentation, conservation of medicinal plant
resources, and scientific validation of traditional healthcare practices to
ensure their sustainable utilization and integration into future healthcare
strategies.
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Pages:15-21
How to cite this article:
Surendra Kumar Maurya, Deepa Biswas, Rohit Krishna "An ethnobotanical investigation of medicinal plants used by tribal communities in Amethi District, Uttar Pradesh, India". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 15-21
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