Ethnobotanical Studies of Plants Growing in the Forest Area of Bihar

Abstract

Valmiki Ramayana is a holy mythology of Hindu written by Valmiki in Ramayan-Era. There are 182 plants (including flowers, trees and fruits) mentioned in the Ramayana. The present paper deals with traditional uses of 06 plants species belonging to 6 genera and 06 families along with correct botanical identification, parts used and mode of administration in respect to different application. The documented ethnomedicinal plants are mostly used to cure Asthma, Skin diseases, Wounds, Headache, diabetes etc. are listed.