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TRADITIONAL USES OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN

PHARPING,KATHMANDU
(A report submitted for the partial fulfillment of the requirement for
National Education board (NEB) as an integral part of Practical
examination)

Submitted by Submitted to
Nabina Tamang. Department of Biology
Class : 12. Jubilant college
Roll no : 8. Kalimati,Kathmandu
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LETTER OF APPROVAL

Date: ………………………..

This research report submitted by Nabina Tamang entitled "

Medicinal Plants and it's uses" is carried out on the
recommendation of Biology lecturer Santosh Parajuli, is
approved for the partial fulfilment of the requirement for
National Examination Board (NEB) as an intregal part of
practical examination.

…………………………. …..………………………
Santosh Parajuli Naresh khanal
Biology lecturer. HOD of Science
Jubilant college Jubilant college
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It has been a great opportunity for me to work under the guidance of Mr.
Santosh Parajuli,, Biology lecturer, Department of Science, Jubilant
college, Kalimati, Kathamandu.

I would also like to express my sincere thanks to Jubilant college for

providing the facilities that was required during my field visit.

Lastly, I would like to thanks to all my friends and family who support me
throughout my filed visit and helped me to complete my report work.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter of Approval………………………………………………….…….…… i
Acknowledgements………………………………….……………….……… ii

1.INTRODUCTION………………..…….….…………………..………….…1
1.2 General Background …………...…..….……………………..………1
1.2 Objectives………………….………….………………………..….……1

2. MATERIALS AND METHODS……………………………………….……2

2.1 Study Area…………………………………………...……………….…2
2.2 Materials ……………………………………….…………………..….3
2.3 Methods………………………………………………………...….…...3

3. RESULTS…………………………………………………………..….....…4

4. DISCUSSION……………………………………………………….…..….5

5. CONCLUSION ……………………………………………………….……6
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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 General Background

Medicinal plants are widely used as folk medicine in non-industrialized

societies, mainly because they are readily available and cheaper than
modern medicines. Talking about Nepal, Nepal is rich in biodiversity .
There are various types of flora and fauna found in Nepal. We can find
diversity in medicinal herbs too. There are different useful herbs found in
different region of Nepal. As we are in the hilly region, we can find
medicinal herbs like tulsi, turmeric, neem, gurjo etc which are used by all
the people to cure the simple illness .

Medicinal plants, also called medicinal herbs, have been discovered and
used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. Plants
synthesise hundreds of chemical compounds for various functions,
including defence and protection against insects, fungi, diseases, and
herbivorous mammals.Drug research sometimes makes use of
ethnobotany to search for pharmacologically active substances, and this
approach has yielded hundreds of useful compounds. These include the
common drugs aspirin, digoxin, quinine, and opium. The compounds
found in plants are diverse, with most in four biochemical classes:
alkaloids, glycosides, polyphenols, and terpenes. Few of these are
scientifically confirmed as medicines or used in conventional medicine.

Medicinal herbs have been used for centuries for their healing
properties. Some popular ones include chamomile for relaxation,
echinacea for immune support, and ginger for digestion. In a world
where modern medicine dominates, the significance of medicinal plants
often gets overlooked. However, throughout history and across cultures,
plants have been used as potent remedies for various ailments.
Traditional herbal medicine has been a cornerstone of healing practices.
Even today, in the age of pharmaceuticals, the therapeutic potential of
medicinal plants continues to be explored and recognized.
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1.2 Objectives

● To document the use of medicinal plants by local people of

Pharping, Kathmandu.

2.MATERIAL AND METHOD

2.1 Study Area

Pharping is a small town located at the southern part of kathmandu

Valley in the hilly region of Nepal. It is located at an elevation of
1,376 metres above sea level. It is located between 27⁰37' N to 85⁰16' E
Longitude.

2.2 Material

● Camera
● Stationary items
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2.3 Method

● Interview Servey

We had an interview with 50 local people of Pharping. Among them 25

people were young and 25 people were elderly people . As our main
motto was to find out the use of medicinal plants in Pharping area. We
have interview with elder people of Pharping area, we got to know that
all the elder people have great experience and knowledge about the
medicinal herbs. In other hand young people were also well known about
the use of medicinal herbs. People of both age group helped us for our
interview and co operate with us . Firstly, we have interview with the
people of young age group then we have interview with elder people.
We got more information from the elder people in comparison to the
young people.

3. RESULTS

In our interview servey , we had an interview with our 50 local people in

our locality.There were many common herbs that we observed from the
people. We observe that there are many medicinal herbs found in our
locality which are used by local people.Medicinal plants like aloevera,
turmeric, tulsi, pepper, elachi and ginger are commonly used in a
number of Ayurvedic home remedies. In our servey , we discovered that
90% of local people prefer the use of medicinal herbs instead of
medicine prepared in lab . We discovered many local herbs and its uses
in our servey . Generally, local people use these herbs in their daily life.
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Table:1

Some of the common herbs and their uses are listed below :

S.N Comman Scientific Name Parts Used Uses for

Name
1 Bojho Acorus calamus Leaves, Sore throat,
stem and cough
root
2 Bhakimlo Rhus javanica Fruits Diarrhea
3 Tulsi Ocimum Whole plant Fever
tenuiflorum
4 Jwano Trachyspermum Flower, oil Cough, fever
ammi
5 Tite karela Momodica Fruit Maintain blood
charantia mizo pressure
6 Neem Azadirachta indica Leaves, Fever , dental
stem disorder
7 Amba Psidium guajava Shoot tips Abdominal pain
8 Satuwa Paris polyphylla Root Worms
9 Ghuikumari Aloevera Leaves Burn
10 Kalo ningro Diplazium Leaves, Dysentry
esculentum stem
11 Harro Terminalia chebua Fruit, bark Skin disease
12 Sisno Urtica dioica Root Bone fracture
13 Pani amala Nephrolepsis Whole plant Diabetes,
cordifolia jaundice
14 Turmeric Curcuma longa Rhizome Diabetes, skin
disease
15 Pudina Mentha Leaves Fever, asthma
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Table:2

Frequency of use of medicinal plant :

S.N Name of plant No of People using Frequency
1 Bojho 40 40%
2 Bhakimlo 26 52%
3 Tulsi 47 94%
4 Jwano 45 90%
5 Tite karela 45 90%
6 Neem 35 70%
7 Amba 40 40%
8 Satuwa 25 50%
9 Ghiu kumari 50 100%
10 Kalo ningro 20 20%
11 Harro 10 20%
12 Sisno 45 90%
13 Pani amala 10 20%
14 Turmeric 35 70%
15 Pudina 15 30%

According to the interview servey, we observed that aloevera is the most

common medicinal herbs used by the local people. It seems that 40%
of people uses bojho for their sore throat and cough.Turmeric and
pudina are commonly found in our locality so , 70% of 50 people uses
turmeric for their skin disease while 30% of people uses pudina for
asthma and fever. Similarly, other medicinal herbs like sisno, pani amala,
neem and so on are also used by our local people in theri daily life.Thus
the medicinal herbs is one of most important thing in our life for our
better health and better life.
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4. DISCUSSION

Medicinal herbs play a crucial role in traditional and alternative medicine,

often providing natural remedies for various health conditions. In many
localities, people rely on these herbs for their therapeutic properties,
which may include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, or antimicrobial
effects. The importance of medicinal herbs lies in their potential to
complement conventional medicine, offering alternative treatment
options and sometimes fewer side effects. Additionally, cultivating and
using local herbs can contribute to sustainability and local economies.
It's essential to strike a balance between traditional knowledge and
modern knowledge. Additionally, cultivating and using medicinal herbs
can contribute to sustainability and eco-friendliness by reducing reliance
on synthetic pharmaceuticals and their environmental impact.
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5. Conclusions

In conclusion, the use and importance of medicinal herbs in our locality

underscore a rich tapestry of traditional wisdom and natural remedies.
These herbs not only offer alternative treatments with potentially fewer
side effects but also contribute to the sustainability of local ecosystems
and economies. Integrating the knowledge of medicinal herbs from our
heritage with modern scientific research can pave the way for a holistic
approach to healthcare, emphasizing the potential synergy between
traditional and conventional medicine. Embracing and preserving our
local herbal traditions is not only a means of promoting wellness but also
a testament to the enduring connection between nature and human
well-being.
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Photo plates

Some of the photos of Medicinal Herbs of our locality.

Ghiu Kumari Pudina

Amba Tite karela

Sisno Tulsi

Thank you
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