Research Paper
REVIEW ON SOME IMPORTANT MEDICINAL PLANTS: THEIR CHARACTERISTICS, USE AND GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION IN CHAKIA
Author: Chandra Shekhar 1, Ankana2,
1 M.D. Scholar, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi
chandu4ubhu@gmail.com
2 Research Scholar, Faculty of Science, BHU, Varanasi
ankana.kumari@gmail.com
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ABSTRACT
Flora is considered as one of the most important natural resources and is a major source of fulfilling our basic needs. In this context, medicinal plants are important products extracted from these flora treasures. India has been very rich in medicinal plants and utilizes in therapeutic use since very long. In various cultures, traditions, text, mythologies etc., these plants are intricately and inextricably linked to each other. Today, India needs a proper management and planning to conserve and enhance the resources. Chakia Tahsil, situated in Uttar Pradesh, India,
has total five forest ranges, namely Chakia, Chandraprabha, Jaimohini, Majhgai and Naugarh. The Tahsil's total protected forest cover is nearly 27431.08 ha and plantation includes nearly 36978.38 ha of land,
is a prominent resource of the traditionally used herbal plants. Along with the distribution and identification of the major plants, the study also focuses on the vegetation resources.
Key Words
: Medicinal Plants, Geographical Distribution, Forest Resources, Therapeutic Uses
