Characterization of Ethnomedicinal Plants of Rajasthan, India

Rajasthan is one of the most diversified state in India
covering two biogeographic zones i.e. Arid and Semi-arid
zones with an area of 3,42,239 km2. The Thar Desert
and the Aravalli Hill Ranges cover the most of the
geographical components. The Thar Desert lies in the
North-Western part of the State and spreads over an area
of 2,08,591 km2. The State has a total forest cover of
ca. 4.62%, in which 9% falls under Semi-arid region and
the scrub forest cover is around 4,564 km2 (FSI 2011).
Rajasthan harbors around 2500 flowerings plant species,
among them some having important ethnomedicinal
values for resident tribes practices. Hundreds of plants
species are used by the indigenous communities for meeting
their healthcare needs. During present investigation
attempt had been made to identify and categorize different
medicinal plants according to their uses in various
diseases and disorders, around 40 plants species are used
to cure various digestive system problems and around 20
plants are used for skin disease. Similarly around 10 different
plants are used to prevent tooth ache and other related
problems and around 30 plants are used as tonic. A
detailed survey has been carried out for the identification
of ethnomedicinal plants species used by various communities
to protect themselves. Details of observation shall
be presented.
 

Author(s): Amit Kotiya and Ashwani Kumar

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