Ethnobotany Blog – Page 2

By Cheryl Motley The bark of cinchona produces several alkaloids. The most important alkaloid, quinine, has certain febrifuge properties. Quinine was used in the battle against malaria since the 1630’s. Of 38 species of cinchona, four species have economic value Read more…

Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Flower Extracts of Cassia auriculata Maneemegalai¹ and T. Naveen² Department of Biochemistry, Bharathidasan University College for Women, Orathanadu – 614 625, Tamil Nadu, India Department of Biochemistry, Prince Shri Venkateshwara Arts and Science College, Gowrivakkam, Read more…

Shreekar Pant* and S.S. Samant Centre for Biodiversity Studies, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri-185 131, J&K; and G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Himachal Unit, Mohal-Kullu- 175 126, Himachal Pradesh, India Corresponding Read more…

Introduction Gymnosperms, including pine, cedar, and fir trees, hold immense ethnobotanical significance in Pakistan’s Kaghan Valley. This scenic valley, rich in Himalayan biodiversity, provides essential plant resources that local communities have utilized for centuries. From medicinal remedies to economic resources, Read more…

Introduction Pteridophytes, commonly known as ferns and their allies, are among the earliest plants to have evolved vascular tissue, making them significant in the study of plant evolution. Found worldwide, these plants thrive in diverse habitats, from tropical rainforests to Read more…