Abstract

ETHNOBOTANICAL STUDIES OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES OF MANIPUR

S. Shyamkiran Singh*

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Abstract

This study delves into the ethnobotanical knowledge of the tribal communities of Manipur, focusing on the medicinal plants used by these indigenous groups. Manipur, with its rich biodiversity, is home to several tribal communities that have long relied on local flora for medicinal purposes. The study explores the significance of these plants, their medicinal uses, and the role of traditional knowledge in sustaining tribal healthcare practices. The research highlights the potential of ethnobotany in contributing to modern pharmacology and the need for conservation of both plant species and indigenous knowledge.

Keywords: Ethnobotany, Medicinal Plants, Tribal Communities, Manipur, Indigenous Knowledge, Conservation.