Exploration of Medicinal and Food Values of some Wild Edible Plants from Forest Resources of Shivalik Hill of Himachal Pradesh

Ruchika Devi; Nitesh Kumar

doi:10.36808/if/2025/v151i1/170511

Exploration of Medicinal and Food Values of some Wild Edible Plants from Forest Resources of Shivalik Hill of Himachal Pradesh

Authors

Ruchika Devi Department of Biosciences, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
Nitesh Kumar Department of Biosciences, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2025/v151i1/170511

Keywords:

Biodiversity, Ethnobotanical Wealth, Medicinal Values, Shivalik Hills, Wild Edibles.

Abstract

The Shivalik Hills in Himachal Pradesh, India is a sub-Himalayan Mountain range that possesses vast and diverse wild edible plants. These plants have traditionally been used for their medicinal and nutritional values by the indigenous people of these areas. The study's findings show the importance of the wild edible plant species of Shivalik Hills which are attached to the traditional healthcare system. Such plants are essential for sustainable agriculture and may also a source of new medicines. Due to changes in living styles as well as less appreciation for our traditions, the people ignore the importance of these plants. There should be the promotion of integration between traditional knowledge bases and scientific investigations to conserve such threatened, ethnobotanical wealth. In addition, the local community's involvement in protection and conservation of biodiversity and maintaining a green economy through sustainable development practices should also be encouraged.

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