G. B. Patel* & J. N. Patel
Department of Botany, R.R. Mehta College of Science & C.L. Parikh College of Commerce, Palanpur, Gujarat, India
Received : 24th June, 2024 ; Revised : 23th July, 2024
DOI:-https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15003029
Abstract– Palanpur is the administrative headquarters of Banaskantha district. Early man was very close to nature and lived in continuous contact with plants and animals. Since man appeared on the earth, he has been reliant on plants for many of his needs. Some villages of Palanpur taluka are under the forest area. This is also home to some tribal people e.g. Rabari, Thakor, Bhil, Gamar, Garasia, Dama, and Kharadi. The local and tribal communities depend on forestry for their food, fodder, fiber, housing, and housing materials. The present study carried out work on the use of some plant species for food and medicine uses. 20 species of tree were identified which are commonly used as food. Many plant parts like leaves, flowers, and fruits are used as food. Some of the species are also sold out in the local market of the Palanpur taluka Banaskantha district. It was also noted that the species which are used in disease of the digestive, and tonic tract. Thus, present study will be valuable in the separation of such medicinal properties of wild plants for human well-being.
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