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Rare medicinal herbs of the Himalayas: an ardent need for preservation
Chemistry & Biodiversity
|July 20, 2007
Abstract:
The forest wealth of the Himalayan ranges is abundant with unique medicinal herbs, having tremendous economic importance. Latterly, these have adversely suffered at the hands of poachers and unlawful trade activities. The author cites the names of some of the rare species, in a bid to achieve their conservation through sensitization and participation of the masses, especially the tribals, in the greater interest of humanity.
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