Role of Medicinal Plants in Traditional Healthcare Practices of the Saharanpur Region

Abstract

Medicinal plants have been an important part of traditional healthcare systems in India for many centuries. People have used plants to treat diseases, improve health, and prevent illness using simple and natural methods. This narrative review focuses on the role of medicinal plants in traditional healthcare practices of the Saharanpur region, located in western Uttar Pradesh, India.

The aim of this review is to present a clear and simple overview of commonly used medicinal plants, their plant parts, and their role in treating basic health problems. The paper discusses plants such as tulsi, neem, aloe vera, giloy, turmeric, ginger, and amla, which are widely used in households and traditional healing practices. This review is based on published books, research articles, and review papers related to medicinal plants and traditional healthcare systems.

The study highlights the importance of medicinal plants in primary healthcare, especially in rural areas. It also emphasizes the need to document and preserve traditional plant-based knowledge, which is slowly declining due to modernization. This review is useful for students, teachers, and early researchers in the field of Botany and Life Sciences.