FOLK-MEDICINAL USES OF ALLIUM SIKKIMENSE BAKER (ALLIACEAE) IN SIKKIM HIMALAYA
2020
Mrinmoy Midday | Jayanta Ghosh | D. K. Pradhan | D. Maity
Allium sikkimense Baker(Alliaceae), wild garlic is used as a substitute for commercial garlic (Allium sativum L.) by the Lachenpa community of Thangu–Lachen regions of North Sikkim. Traditionally, it is used in the treatment of common cold and cough, diarrhea, gastritis, in breathing problems, to cure body pain and to keep the body warm in severe cold. The traditional, as well as non-conventional uses of this species, are reported here. The exploitation of this species through bioprospecting for sustainable development is recommended. Conservation measures to save this rare Allium in its natural habitat are highlighted.
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