To Study the Health Benefits of Medicinal Plant in Hisar District

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Sarita, Monika, and Gurpreet Singh (Department of Family Resource Management, I.C. College of Home Science, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana)

Medicinal plants form the foundation of herbal-based ayurvedic treatment. Medicinal plants have long been used in Indian health and livelihood systems. The global market for medicinal plants has always been considerable and has been growing in recent years. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has also played an important role in medicinal plant cultivation. Plants with medicinal properties aid in the healing or curing of illnesses. In light of all these the present study was taken to investigate the health benefits of medicinal plant in Hisar district and assessment of the personal-profile of the respondents, knowledge about medicinal plants or herb. A sample of 50 respondents was selected randomly. The result were analysed with the help of percent and ranks. The result of the study found that majority of the respondents was aware about medicinal plants. Friends and neighbors was the most effective source of knowledge. The majority of respondents were fully aware of the medicinal plants Aloe Vera, Coriander, Mint, and Tulsi. Results further found that majority of the respondents had a positive effect in using medicinal herbs during COVID-19. Result shows that ‘Aloe vera’ was used for skin care, Tulsi was used in tea, Mint and coriander used for chutney and Methi used for stomach pain. Majority of respondents were used Coriander and Tulsi on a daily basis. These plants have been a part of our lives from the beginning of time, and they have long been employed for therapeutic purposes.