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January to March 2026 Article ID: NSS9725 Impact Factor:8.05 Cite Score:52 Download: 0 DOI: https://doi.org/10.63574/nss.9725 View PDf
Relevance of Bioactive Phytochemicals in Traditional Medicinal Plants: An Ethnobotanical Study of Tribal Communities of Madhya Pradesh, India
Dr. Shalini Nema
Assistant Professor (Botany) Govt. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Science & Commerce College, Bhopal (M.P.)
Abstract
: The
present study aims to document ethnomedicinal plants used by tribal communities
of Madhya Pradesh for treating skin disorders and to relate their traditional
uses with their phytochemical properties. Commonly used plant species were
analyzed and presented with details such as botanical name, family, local name,
plant parts used, medicinal uses, and associated phytochemicals.The healing
ability of these plants is mainly due to bioactive compounds like flavonoids,
phenolics, tannins, alkaloids, and terpenoids, which help in reducing
inflammation, fighting infections, protecting the skin, and promoting wound
healing.
The
study clearly shows a strong link between traditional knowledge and scientific
evidence. It highlights that these plants have great potential for developing
safe and effective herbal skin treatments. At the same time, it also stresses
the need for further research and the conservation of this valuable indigenous
knowledge.
Keywords: Ethnomedicinal
plants, Tribes of Madhya Pradesh, Skin disorder,Phytoconstituents.
