Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) is a predominantly
Himalayan state in the north-western part of India. It has three geographically distinct …

Essential oils (EOs) are known to have varying degrees of antimicrobial properties that are
mainly due to the presence of bioactive compounds. These include antiviral, nematicidal …

Socio-environmental vulnerability to climate change in mountain landscapes depends upon
multiple factors that can vary across altitude zones. However, there is limited knowledge on …

Climate change is affecting biotic and abiotic components of the Himalayan ecosystem,
disturbing existing socio-ecological systems. Future changes in the climate, coupled with …

Abstract Background Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana (Decne) Rehder. is locally used for skin
infections and in wound healing. In this study we have evaluated methanol extract of its …

Viola odorata plant extracts are extensively used in indigenous medicine to treat respiratory
diseases. V. odorata's limited availability in nature, due to geographical conditions and …

Dactylorhiza hatagirea (Orchidaceae) is a perennial herb inhabiting sub-alpine to alpine
regions, ranging at elevations between 2500 and 5000 masl With palmately lobed rhizome …

Background: Although medicinal plants have long been beneficial to women's health,
understanding regarding their usage during pregnancy and childbirth is scarce. This is the …

A number of indigenous communities reside in the Himalayan belt of Baramulla, where the
lack of modern health care facilities represents crucial problems to their survival. Therefore …

The present study aims to document and analyze information related to significant
ethnomedicinal plants in rural communities of Northeastern Madhya Pradesh, India. Data …