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The present work is recommended for the further and intensive study of the traditionally used plants/plant parts for human welfare. The tribals of the studied area have been using these plants from a long time, without knowing their chemical constituents. More studies are required to understand the pharmacology of the plants. Our Ancient System of Medicine, the Ayurveda is primarily based upon the utilization the the plants and other materials of mineral origin. But this system requires some more scientific support to overcome the drawbacks. The present work can therefore be used as a base for future studies.

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Born on 21 July 1975, the author is an upcoming ethnobotanist, extensively worked on the ethnobotany of tribals of the Indo Nepal sub Himalayan Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, India. The author has about 25 Research Papers to her credits, published in various National and International Journals. Have worked with an NGO funded by the Ford Foundation.

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