Abstract:
During a recent tour in Lahul Himalayas for the collection of plants for the Botanical Survey of India, opportunity was taken to gather information on the medicinal plant resources of the area. Of the 200 species collected in the altitude range of 3 to 4 thousand metres, 67 species are reported to possess medicinal properties according to published literature. Some of the important high-altitude medicinal plants are also being cultivated in the Valley, among which may be mentioned Saussurea lappa C. and Podophyllum emodii W. There are several plants growing in abundance and which can be exploited. Caltha palustris L., which is reported to contain Helleborin and Veratrin. , Artemesia dracunculus L., Physochlaina praelta H. f. , Ephedra gerardiana W. and species of Pedicularis, Potentilla and Allium are among those deserving further study. Brief description of the species collected and indication of their medicinal properties is given.
Page(s):
202-206
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Volume: 4, Issue: 4, Year: 1961