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Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Pteridophytes in the Doon ValleyBy S.N. Ojha, Maneesha Singh, Adarsh Batwal
Abstract: The Doon Valley, nestled at the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, is ecologically rich and biologically diverse. This region, encompassing Dehradun, Mussoorie, and Chakrata, harbors a significant variety of medicinal pteridophytes used in ethnomedicine. These plants, thriving in the region’s subtropical to temperate climate, are integral to traditional healing practices and modern pharmacological applications. A total of 28 medicinal pteridophyte species were identified in this study, each with unique …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–19 Read article →
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Ethno-Medicinal Uses of Pteridophytes of Dehradun and Adjoining AreasBy Maneesha Singh, Adarsh Bansal
Abstract: Pteridophytes are a group of plants that reproduce via spores rather than seeds and include ferns, horsetails, and club mosses. However, recent scientific investigations have revealed that pteridophytes hold a significant place in traditional medicine systems and can provide a range of therapeutic benefits. This study aims to bridge this gap by examining the medicinal potential of pteridophytes and identifying ethnomedicinal pteridophytes thriving in the Dehradun region and its surrounding …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 20–25 Read article →
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Pteridophytes as a Source of Traditional Medicine and Environmental Remediation: A Comprehensive ReviewBy Maneesha Singh, Shreya Singh
Abstract: The Himalayas, one of the worlds’ most important biodiversity hotspots, contribute substantially to the vegetational resources of the Indian subcontinent, with the Garhwal Himalaya standing out for its rich and diverse flora. Among the plant species in this region, pteridophytes, particularly ferns, hold notable economic and medicinal value. These plants have long been integral to traditional medicine systems, such as Ayurveda, and their therapeutic properties have been passed down through …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 33–36 Read article →
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Exploring Plant Biotechnology: Harnessing Pteridophytes for Medical and Agricultural AdvancementsBy Maneesha Singh
Abstract: Pteridophytes are a group of plants that reproduce via spores rather than seeds and include ferns, horsetails, and club mosses. However, recent scientific investigations have revealed that pteridophytes hold a significant place in traditional medicine systems and can provide a range of therapeutic benefits. Indigenous peoples have used these pteridophytes’ medicinal capabilities to treat a variety of illnesses for decades. This study aims to bridge this gap by examining the …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article →
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Role of Plants Against Human Skin Diseases: AComprehensive StudyBy Maneesha Singh, Neha Kumari, Suman Khanduri
Abstract: Humans are infected by different types of skin diseases caused by Bacteria, Viruses and Fungi. Abscess caused by Staphylococcus bacteria, Genital herpes, resulting from the herpes simplex virus (HSV), is among the prevalent skin conditions affecting individuals worldwide, irrespective of their country's level of development. Skin diseases should be prevented by the allopathy, homeopathy and ayurvedic methods. Ayurvedic methods are based on application of natural resources are preferred over allopathy …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 43–48 Read article →