MEDICINAL IMPORTANCE OF FEW PLANTS FROM AZAD JAMMU & KASHMIR, PAKISTAN

Authors

  • TASVEER ZAHRA BOKHARI Bahauddin Zakarya University, Multan-Pakistan
  • RAMIZ RAJA Bahauddin Zakarya University, Multan-Pakistan
  • UZMA YOUNIS Bahauddin Zakarya University, Multan-Pakistan
  • EAMON BUSHRA Bahauddin Zakarya University, Multan-Pakistan
  • UME UMMARA Bahauddin Zakarya University, Multan-Pakistan.

Abstract

In Azad Kashmir plants has diverse habitat. A total of 46 plants belonging to 31 families are medicinal important plants which are used to treat almost 14 diseases. Out of which Abutilon indicum and Achilleamille folium have more medicinal value as they are used to cure diseases like diuretic, astringent, tonic, expectorant, anthalminitic, laxative, anti-inflammatory, stimulant, anti-spasmodic and anti-diarrheal. Medicinal importance of other plants are also presented.   

Author Biographies

TASVEER ZAHRA BOKHARI, Bahauddin Zakarya University, Multan-Pakistan

Institute of Pure and Applied Biology, 

RAMIZ RAJA, Bahauddin Zakarya University, Multan-Pakistan

Institute of Pure and Applied Biology, 

UZMA YOUNIS, Bahauddin Zakarya University, Multan-Pakistan

Institute of Pure and Applied Biology,

EAMON BUSHRA, Bahauddin Zakarya University, Multan-Pakistan

Institute of Pure and Applied Biology, 

UME UMMARA, Bahauddin Zakarya University, Multan-Pakistan.

Institute of Pure and Applied Biology,

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Published

2013-06-25

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 june (2013): FUUAST JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY

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