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G. C. Joshi , K. C. Tiwari , R. N. Tiwari , M. R. Uniyal

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Panax pseudoginseng is an sman perennial herb of family Araliaceae, popularly known as 'Ginseng' is an important medicinal plant used for various diseases. Its tuberous ischolar_mains are the chief source of Chinese Miraculous drug "Sanchi". It is scarcely found in temperate regions of Bhutan, Sikkim, Nepal and China. It is an endangered species and verge to extinction. But its cultivation has not been taken up till now. Recently it has been collected for the first time by authors from the temperate to alpine region of District Pithoragarh, U.P. It can be cultivated by seedlings raised from seed or from wilding. It is a good Source of income for the people living in the interior hills and needs conservation in natural habitat.

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M. R. Uniyal , R. K. Issar

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A systematic survey of 15 commercially important medicinal plants of Kanatal forest in Tehri-garhwal was conducted during the year 1963-64. Data was collected relating to their general description, trade/Indian name, distribution, time and method of collection, availability, part or parts used as crude drugs, local folklore, their exploitation on commercial lines and market studies.

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R. K. Issar , M. R. Uniyal

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Thirty-eight orchids collected from the Uttrakhand Himalayas have been identified and some of these are found to be eitber of Medicinal or of floristic importance.

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A. C. Dey , H. O. Saxena , M. R. Uniyal

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