TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND ETHNOMEDICINAL APPLICATIONS OF MENTHA IN MUZAFFARPUR DISTRICT
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https://doi.org/10.69980/ceff7s73Keywords:
Ethnomedicinal, botanists, gastrointestinal disorders, Decoctions, carminativeAbstract
Mentha (mint), a prominent genus in the Lamiaceae family, holds significant cultural and medicinal importance in Muzaffarpur District, Bihar, India. This study explores the traditional knowledge and ethnomedicinal uses of Mentha, focusing on its historical applications in local healthcare for treating various ailments. Through field surveys, practitioner interviews, and ethnobotanical data collection, the use of Mentha to address respiratory problems, digestive disorders, skin infections, and stress was documented. Despite its widespread use, comprehensive documentation and scientific validation of Mentha’s medicinal properties in this region are lacking. The existing literature recognizes the value of traditional plant remedies, but the specific uses of Mentha in Muzaffarpur have been underexplored, underscoring the need for further research. This work aims to fill the gap by integrating traditional knowledge with modern health practices, with an emphasis on sustainable cultivation and use. The findings highlight the potential of Mentha-based remedies to connect traditional wisdom with modern scientific advances in healthcare.
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