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1Aasawari Shenwai, 2Umesh B. Kakde, 3Harshal V. Poojari , 4Benita B. Rodrigues, 5Adepu Sreenivas, 6Viraj D. Chabake, 7Jaya Pawar, 8Ruchita Shrivastava

1Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Satish Pradhan Dnyanasadha College Thane, Maharashtra India 400605

2Professor of Botany, Department of Botany, The Institute of Science, Mumbai No. 32

3Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, St. John College of Humanities and Sciences, Palghar-401404, University of Mumbai, India.

4Lecturer, Dept of Botany Ismail Yusuf College, Jogeshwari , Mumbai- 60

5Associate Professor, Department of Botany, SRR Government Arts and Science College (A) KARIMNAGAR, TELANGANA 505001

6Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, R. P. Gogate College of Arts and Science and R. V. Jogalekar College of Commerce (Autonomous), Ratnagiri-415612, Maharashtra.

7Associate Professor, Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Mumbai.

8Former Lecturer(Adhoc- Horticulture), Department of Botany,Govt. Homescience PG Lead College, Narmadapuram(MP)

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Abstract

The Northwestern Himalayan area of India is not only a treasure repository of traditional medical knowledge but is also recognized for its magnificent vistas and rich biodiversity. This abstract provides a sneak preview of a thorough chapter devoted to a healing plant native to this area. The highlighted plant, a priceless source of conventional medicine, exemplifies the harmonious relationship between nature and human health.This chapter sets out on a quest to decipher the complex web of the taxonomy, morphology, and ethnobotanical applications of the highlighted medicinal plant. We explore the cultural and historical significance of this plant within indigenous societies, giving light on its part in age-old healing rituals. We explore the phytochemical make-up of this plant and the bioactive substances that impart health advantages in order to investigate the scientific basis for its medicinal potential. The chapter explains the different biological processes that make this plant an effective choice for contemporary medicine, ranging from antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities to immune-modulating benefits.

The abstract sheds light on the cross-disciplinary cooperation that shows promise for realizing the plant’s full therapeutic potential and provides a window into the peaceful coexistence of people and nature. This chapter calls us to accept the therapeutic solutions that the Northwestern Himalayas have to offer and is a tribute to the profound wisdom present in indigenous knowledge systems.

Keywords: Therapeutic Medicinal Plant, Northwestern Himalayas, Ethnobotanical Uses, Phytochemical

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