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The section discusses the significance of medicinal plants in India, highlighting around 2,000 plants known in Ayurveda and their various uses. It emphasizes the status of many medicinal plants as endangered and the common species utilized for health benefits.
India is renowned for its vast array of medicinal plants and herbs, with approximately 2,000 plant species documented in Ayurveda, and about 500 currently in common use. The World Conservation Union's Red List identifies 352 medicinal species, with 52 critically threatened and 49 endangered.
Understanding these plants is vital for both health and biodiversity conservation.
Medicinal Plants: Plants used for therapeutic purposes.
Ayurveda: Ancient form of medicine in India utilizing medicinal plants.
Endangerment: The status of medicinal plants is critical, with many at risk.
Sarpagandha to calm your mind, / Jamun for health that’s truly kind.
Once a healer found a plant that eased pain and stress; it was Sarpagandha, revered across the land.
Remember 'S J N' for Sarpagandha, Jamun, and Neem to recall common medicinal plants.
Sarpagandha used for treating high blood pressure.
Neem's antibacterial properties make it beneficial for skin infections.
Term: Medicinal Plants
Definition: Plants that have therapeutic properties and are used in medicine.
Plants that have therapeutic properties and are used in medicine.
Term: Ayurveda
Definition: Traditional Indian system of medicine based on balance in bodily systems.
Traditional Indian system of medicine based on balance in bodily systems.
Term: Endangered
Definition: Species at risk of extinction.
Species at risk of extinction.