DOCUMENTATION AND EXPLORATION OF SOME WILD EDIBLE MEDICINAL PLANTS OF SUNDERNAGAR DISTRICT MANDI HIMACHAL PRADESH SITUATED IN THE FOOT HILLS OF HIMALAYA

Dr. Vivek Kumar*

ABSTRACT

The present paper is focussed on the local uses of some plants which are growing wildely and in cultivated habitats. These plants have strong active principles and chemical metabolites for the treatment of various health problems. The research area is situated in the himalayan region having diverse agroclimatic conditions making the area suitable for the growth of medicinal fauna.

Keywords: Medicinal, fauna, metabolites, habitats.