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Ethnobotanical Studies of Jessore Wildlife Sanctuary, Banaskantha, Gujarat, India

Simran Patel, Neelam Khare

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · pp. 2216–2226 · Published 27 Jul 2023

10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92455

Abstract

Several plant species found in the Jessore Wildlife Sanctuary benefit the local inhabitants. Resident knowledge and uses of the flora in the refuge were studied through interviews. The study discovered that locals use plants for a range of purposes, including food, medicine, fuel, fodder, and building materials. Plants are also used in rituals and ceremonies. Dabhi, Solanki, Parghi, Bubadiya, Bhemiyat, Dharangi, Gamar, Parmar, Rohisa, Damor, Khermal, and Kodarvi are among the many ethnic groups that reside in the forest areas. It is observed that important plants like Terminalia Chebula, Phyllanthus emblica, Cassia fistula, and Moringa oleifera may be used to cure many diseases. The most commonly used plant parts for curing disease are leaves, followed by fruits, seeds, bark, stems, and flowers. The poll also revealed a reduction in people's plant knowledge. Some of the factors that have contributed to this are deforestation, urbanisation, and the adoption of new technologies.

Jessore wildlife sanctuary plants conservation sustainable development tribes deforestation urbanisation

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