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Documentation and Taxonomic Analysis of Traditional Medicinal Plants Used by Rural Communities in the Shekhawati Region of Rajasthan

Author(s) Ruchi Maheshwari, Dr. Anita Dhaka
Country India
Abstract The Shekhawati region of northeastern Rajasthan represents a unique semi-arid ecological zone characterized by rich biocultural heritage and long-standing traditions of plant-based healthcare. This study systematically documents and analyzes the traditional medicinal plants used by rural communities across the districts of Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Churu. Employing a qualitative and exploratory ethnobotanical research design, field investigations were conducted over an 18-month period using semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, participant observation, and herbarium-based taxonomic verification. A total of more than 150 medicinal plant species belonging to diverse botanical families were recorded, with significant representation from Fabaceae, Meliaceae, Apocynaceae, and Liliaceae. Plants were categorized according to therapeutic applications, including gastrointestinal, dermatological, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and febrile disorders. Quantitative indices such as Use Value (UV) and Informant Consensus Factor (ICF) were applied to assess the relative cultural importance and reliability of plant-based remedies. The findings reveal a strong reliance on indigenous knowledge systems preserved through oral transmission, particularly among traditional healers, elderly community members, and women managing household herbal gardens. However, the study also identifies critical challenges, including habitat degradation, overharvesting, climate variability, and erosion of traditional knowledge due to modernization. By integrating taxonomic documentation with socio-cultural and conservation analysis, this research contributes to ethnobotanical scholarship and underscores the urgent need for sustainable management, policy support, and scientific validation of Shekhawati’s medicinal plant heritage.
Keywords Ethnobotany; Medicinal Plants; Traditional Knowledge Systems; Taxonomic Documentation; Shekhawati Region; Biodiversity Conservation.
Field Biology > Agriculture / Botany
Published In Volume 17, Issue 2, Array 2026
Published On 2026-02-18
Cite This Documentation and Taxonomic Analysis of Traditional Medicinal Plants Used by Rural Communities in the Shekhawati Region of Rajasthan - Ruchi Maheshwari, Dr. Anita Dhaka - IJTAS Volume 17, Issue 2, Array 2026.
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