FOLK-MEDICINAL USES OF ALLIUM SIKKIMENSE BAKER (ALLIACEAE) IN SIKKIM HIMALAYA
Allium sikkimense Baker(Alliaceae), wild garlic is used as a substitute for commercial garlic (Allium sativum L.) by the Lachenpa community of Thangu–Lachen regions of North Sikkim. Traditionally, it is used in the treatment of common cold and cough, diarrhea, gastritis, in breathing problems, to...
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| Hizkuntza: | English |
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West Bengal Veterinary Alumni Association
2020-12-01
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| Saila: | Exploratory Animal and Medical Research |
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| Sarrera elektronikoa: | http://www.animalmedicalresearch.org/Vol.10_Issue-2_December_2020/FOLK-MEDICINAL%20USES%20OF.pdf |
| Gaia: | Allium sikkimense Baker(Alliaceae), wild garlic is used as a substitute for commercial garlic (Allium sativum
L.) by the Lachenpa community of Thangu–Lachen regions of North Sikkim. Traditionally, it is used in the treatment of
common cold and cough, diarrhea, gastritis, in breathing problems, to cure body pain and to keep the body warm in severe
cold. The traditional, as well as non-conventional uses of this species, are reported here. The exploitation of this species
through bioprospecting for sustainable development is recommended. Conservation measures to save this rare Allium in
its natural habitat are highlighted. |
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| ISSN: | 2277-470X 2319-247X |