Survey of Medicinal Plants in the Shekhawati Region of Rajasthan: Traditional Knowledge and Modern Relevance

Dr. Mukesh Kumar Sharma, Babita

Shekhawati, Ethnobotanical Survey, Traditional Medicine, Medicinal Plants, Indigenous Knowledge, Modern Relevance, Sustainable Use, Public Health, Biodiversity Conservation

The Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, India, is renowned for its rich tradition of medicinal plant use, sustained by indigenous communities for generations. This paper presents an ethnobotanical survey, documenting the traditional usage of medicinal flora and exploring its contemporary relevance. By systematically cataloguing over 30 species and elucidating their applications against common ailments, the study highlights the region’s unique blend of ecological diversity and cultural heritage. Findings reveal significant traditional knowledge pertaining to disease treatment, oral health, and veterinary applications. The research underlines the critical need for preservation, sustainable use, and integration of ethnomedicinal wisdom into broader healthcare and conservation efforts. Historic sources are reviewed, and the transmission of knowledge across generations is analyzed, offering actionable insights for modern medicine and public policy.