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Comparative Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Flora in Shekhawati and Adjacent Arid Zones of Rajasthan

Author(s) Ruchi Maheshwari, Dr. Anita Dhaka
Country India
Abstract The arid and semi-arid landscapes of Rajasthan sustain a rich yet ecologically fragile repository of medicinal plant diversity that supports traditional healthcare systems among rural communities. The present study undertakes a comparative ethnobotanical analysis of medicinal flora in the Shekhawati region and adjacent arid zones of Rajasthan, including parts of the Thar Desert belt. The research aims to document species diversity, evaluate patterns of plant usage, and analyze variations in traditional knowledge systems across ecological gradients. Field surveys were conducted using semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and botanical specimen verification. A total of over 180 medicinal plant species were recorded across both regions, belonging predominantly to families such as Fabaceae, Meliaceae, Apocynaceae, and Euphorbiaceae. Comparative analysis revealed both shared and region-specific species, reflecting adaptation to climatic variability and socio-cultural practices. Gastrointestinal, dermatological, and respiratory ailments constituted the most frequently treated categories across zones, with high informant consensus values indicating reliability of therapeutic claims. However, species distribution and harvesting intensity differed due to ecological factors such as rainfall variability, soil composition, and grazing pressure. The study highlights the influence of environmental conditions on plant selection and preparation methods while underscoring the erosion of indigenous knowledge due to modernization and habitat degradation. By integrating taxonomic documentation with cross-regional comparison, the research contributes to understanding biodiversity conservation priorities and the resilience of traditional medical systems in arid ecosystems.
Keywords Ethnobotany; Medicinal Flora; Arid Rajasthan; Shekhawati Region; Traditional Knowledge; Biodiversity Conservation.
Field Biology > Agriculture / Botany
Published In Volume 17, Issue 1, January-June 2026
Published On 2026-02-18
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