studies on diversity of medicinal and aromatic plants of pangi valley in chamba district of himachal

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STUDIES ON DIVERSITY OF MEDICINAL
AND AROMATIC PLANTS OF PANGI
VALLEY IN CHAMBA DISTRICT
OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
THesis
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Dina NathThakur
SuBmittecC in partiaCfuffiCment of tfie requirements
for the degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE
in
FORESTRY
(Forest Products)
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COLLEGE OF FORESTRY
Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of
Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni,
Solan-173 230 (H,E) INDIA
2007
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Dr. BhUpender Dutt MSC. PJID. (Forestry)
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CERTIFICATE-I
This is to certify tliat the thesis entitled, "Studies on Diversity of
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Pangi Valley in Chamba district of
Himachal Pradesh", submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for
the award of degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE in FORESTRY (Forest
Products) to Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of l-lorticulture and
Forestry, Nauni, Solan (H.P.) is a record of bonafide research work carried
out by Mr. Dina Nath Thakur (F-2004-13-M) under my guidance and
supervision. No part of this thesis has been submitted for any oth6r degree
or diploma.
The assistance and help received during the course of investigations
has been fully acknowledged.
Place: Nauni-Solan (Bhupender Dutt)
Dated: 31-01-2007 Chairman
Advisory Committee
CERTIFICATE-!!
This is to certify that the thesis entitled, "Studies on Diversity of
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Pangi Valley in Chamba district of
Himachal Pradesh", submitted by Mr. DIna Nath Thakur (F-2004-13-M) to Dr.
Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni,
Solan (H.P.) in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of degree
of MASTER OF SCIENCE in FORESTRY (Forest Products) has been
approved by the Student's Advisory Committee after an oral examination of
the same in collaboration with the external examiner.
Dr. Bhupender Dutt External Examiner
Chairman
Advisory Committee
Members, Advisory Committee
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Dr. N.S. Chauhan Dr. Kulwant Rai Sharma
Dept. of Forest Products Dept. of Forest Products
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/ Dr. S.S. Sharma Dr. K.K. Raina
Dept. of Basic Sciences Dept. of Social Sciences
Professor and Head
Department of Forest Products
DeanDean /
CoBe8^ftj©fcFsi3e«4tiy
Dr. Y.S 1 armar University of
H . •Icullare & Forestry
:;:v.-;i, S.Ian a]l^>i^r^
CERTIFICATE-m
This is to certify that all the mistakes and errors pointed out by the external
examiner have been incorporated in the thesis entitled, "Studies on Diversity of
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Pangi Valley in Chamba district of
Himachal Pradesh", submitted to Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and
Forestry, Nauni-Solan (H.P.) by Mr. Dina Nath Thakur (F-2004-13-M) in partial
fulfilment of the requirements for the award of degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE
in FORESTRY (Forest Products).
^^-2^^
Dr. Bhupender Dutt
Major Advisor
Professor and Head
DepartB}g|itto9y^^|§|t Products
Dr. Y.S. Pd»-«ifta^,ridH.F-,Jawnij Solan (H.P.)
COF Nauni-i 73230 Soli (H.P.;
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Pride, praise and perfection belong to Almighty alone. So, first of all I would like to offer my
prime heartfelt Sqlutations at the Lotus feet of "Lord Shiva and Man Kali "for the strength, courage
and perseverance bestowed upon me throughout the span of my Studies and to complete it most
successfully.
With limitless humanity, I reiterate my indebtedness to Dr. Bhupender Dutt (Assistant
Professor) Chairman of my Advisory Committee, for his enthusiastic interest, constant
encouragement, incessant guidance and prompt help during the entire course of investigations.
With a profound personal regards, I take this opportunity to express my deep sense of
heartfelt gratitude to Dr. N. 5. Chauhcn, Professor A Head of the Department of Forest
Products and member of my Advisory Committee for his expert guidance, suggestions, constructive
criticism, constant encouragement and parental love during the entire period of investigations.
It gives me adnascent pleasure in expressing my heartfelt gratitude to the members of my
Advisory Committee: Dr. Kulwont Rai, Dr. Ravinder Sharma, Dr. S. S. Shcrma and Dr. K.K.
Raina for their encouragement and suggestions at every stage of investigations. I extend my
heartiest thonks to Dr. R. C. Rona, Dr. R. Raina, Dr. Meenu Sood, Dr. Yash Pal, Dr. Shatlender
Sood and office Staff of Department of Forest Products.
I extend my deep gratitude to Dr. S. D. Bhardowaj, Dean College of Forestry and his
office staff for their kind help and cooperation during the whole study period. I also acknowledge Dr.
y. 5. Parmar for providing me stipend during the stydy.
Thanks are also due to Divisional Forest Officer, Pangi Division and his staff for extending
all help during the field work.
Words can't substitute my sincere feelings towards my reverend parents Smt. 6ulabi
Thakur and Shri Bhadur Singh Thakur, who kept me shielded from oil worries although 1 was
supposed to shoulder my responsibilities during this period. It was their love, dedication, inspiration
and moral support, which led me to achieve the present goal.
Langyage seems to be an in^idequate media to express my heartfelt gratitude for eternal
affections, lively sentiments and constant encouragement from my brother Keshav, Ram Math Babu
Ram and Sister Smt. Komla Thakur and Ji ja Ji Kishon Thakur, Mama Ji Choudhary Sharmo whose
inspirotion, advice, good wishes and emotional help acted as premium to my achievements. Besides, I
am highly thankful to all the relatives for their love and affection from time to time. I am highly
thankful to Sh. Ram Singh and Sh. Puran Singh for providing all necessary help during collection of
plant samples.
Friends arc born not made. Being destined enough the convivial and vivacious company of
Dinesh Supta, Pradeep Sharma, Pradeep Himral, Munish 6upta, Rajeev, Amit, Lokender,
Anurog, Ashwani,Viky, Sammer, Bhunaesher Dutt, Raj Kumar, Vikns Thakur, Sourve Damrol,
Rakesh Sharma, Mukesh, Munish Thakur, Suman , Asrar and Anu will be a cherished memory.
With celestial smiles, I thank all my seniors, juniors and dear friends.
No expression of thanks will be sufficient without recognition of Sh. Dharm Chand.Sh. P.L.
Gautam.Mrs. Chitra mam, Mrs.Rekha mam and Mrs. Bolbir mom for their encouragement and help
during processing of the investigations.
My sincere thanks to SWASTIKA COAAPUTERS, Nauni-Solan for typing this manuscript
with deep interest and well in time.
Needless to say errors and omissions are mine.
Place: Nauni, Solan
Dated: January 31.2007 (Dina Nath Thakur^
CONTENTS
Chapter Title Page(s)
1. INTRODUCTION 1-4
2. REVIEW OF LITERATURE 5-17
3. MATERIAL AND METHODS 18-22
4. EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS 23-154
5. DISCUSSION 155-160
6. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS 161-164
7. REFERENCES 165-169
ABSTRACT 171
APPENDICES i-xi
LIST OF TABLES
Page(s)
Number
1 Medicinal plants used in different countries 15
2 Uses of medicinal flora in different traditional health system 15
3 Taxa, family, genera and species wise enumeration of plant species 24
Analysis of different species represented in the study area
24
(family, genera and species in order of predominancy)
Economic utility of plant species collected and identified from the
5 127-133
study area
6 Source wise income of sampled farm households in the study area 149
Marketing of medicinal plants by the sampled farmers in the study
7 150
area
Year wise average collection of medicinal and aromatic plants in the
8 152
study area by the sampled farm households
Different problems faced by the sampled farm households during the
9 154
collection/selling of medicinal and aromatic plants in the study area
10 Representation of family, species and genera (%) 156