Ethnobotanical Use and Diversity of Medicinal Plants in the Santhal Region of Jharkhand

Author(s)	Dr. MONALISHA SAHA
Country	India
Abstract	The Santhal region of Jharkhand, home to one of India’s largest tribal communities, holds a rich tradition of ethnobotanical knowledge rooted in generations of experience and oral transmission. This study explores the diversity, traditional knowledge, and ethnomedicinal use of plant species among the Santhal tribes, with a focus on plants used for primary healthcare. Based on field surveys conducted in the Dumka, Pakur, and Sahebganj districts, over 80 medicinal plant species were documented, classified, and analyzed for their botanical identity, local names, parts used, and associated ailments. The findings highlight the importance of biodiversity conservation and the urgency of integrating this indigenous knowledge into sustainable development strategies. The paper also discusses the socio-cultural significance and the threats posed by modernization, deforestation, and loss of oral traditions.
Keywords	Ethnobotany, Santhal Tribe, Medicinal Plants, Jharkhand, Indigenous Knowledge, Biodiversity
Field	Biology > Agriculture / Botany
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-08-07
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.53066
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9wjfr

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