Abstract

ASSAM–AN ASSET OF UNANI MEDICINE

Uzma Siddiqui*, Mohd. Amir, Md. Akhter Hussain Jamali and Abdullah

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Abstract

Assam is a state in the northeastern part of India. It is primarily an agrarian economic state with 74% of its population engaged in agriculture and allied activities. There are over 6560 species of medicinal plants reported so far from India and more than 952 species from Assam. They can not only cure our ailments but can also be a source of economic development. The state not only emanates flavours of tea but also shows biodiversity. It has a network of rivers and hilly territory. The diverse flora and fauna bestowed by nature have garnished Assam with an awesome feeling. Minerals embedded in the soul of soil have made the state glitter. The land bounded by international boundaries has increased its importance globally. The land of aromatic plants has made the olfactory sensation pleasant. The medicinal plants have added a feather to the cap of the state. In the Unani system of medicine, 95% of the source drugs are derived from plants and the rest from animals and minerals. Some of the important plants found in the state have been described here highlighting their potent action.

Keywords: Assam, Medicinal plants, Biodiversity, Unani Medicine.