Observation of Different Trees of Jhumarghat Near Indore, MP and Their Medicinal Uses To Human Health

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RESEARCH ARTICLE
OBSERVATION OF DIFFERENT TREES OF JHUMARGHAT NEAR INDORE, MP AND THEIR
MEDICINAL USES TO HUMAN HEALTH
Anita Solanki
Assistant Professor Dept.of Zoology Govt.P.G. College Mhow, M.P., India.
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Manuscript Info Abstract
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Manuscript History India has been a country of forests in ancient times.There is still a
Received: 25 September 2023 wealth of valuable trees and plants here.Atharvaveda is mainly the
Final Accepted: 29 October 2023 oldest source of ayurveda.Medicinal properties are found in abundance
Published: November 2023 in every tree-plants found in country, which have been used by sages
since ancient times for the treatment of various diseases.Even in the
Key words:-
Forest, Trees, Ayurveda, Medicinal, remote rural areas of India, people still rely only on herbs obtained
Jhumarghat, Properties, Health from trees and plants.Presently is the Era of allopathic medicine,but
allopathic medicines leave many side effects in the human body,so
people have increased towards ayurvedic treatment in the country.A
vast repository of traditional herbal medicine experiences is still found
in the tribal and rural areas of the country. The present study has been
done on trees located at jhumarghat in Mhow tehsil of Indore district of
Madhya Pradesh 2022.Some unique trees have been found mainly in
jhumarghat, which are rich in medicinal properties.In this
reasearchpaper,i have studied mainly on
kanakchampa(pterospermumacerifolium),bael(Aegle
marmelos),karanj(Millettiapinnata),semal(Bombaxceiba),Amla(Phyllan
thusemblica) and mahua(Madhucalongifolia) to know their medicinal
properties.All these trees are absolutely indigenous which are not easily
found everywhere.All these trees are full of medicinal properties and
some part of them are used by human's for their physical therapy and
health.
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Introduction:-
As we know the tree are very important for our life. India has been a country of forest in ancient times. Their is Still
a wealth of valuable trees and plants. Atharvada is mainly the oldest source of Ayurveda. Medicinal properties are
found in country which have been used by sages since Ancient times for the treatment of various disease even in the
remote rural area of India, people still rely only on herbs obtained from trees and plants.
Presently in the era of allopathic medicine but Allopathic medicines leave many side effects in the human body so
pupil people have increased towards Ayurvedic treatment in the country. A vast repository of traditional harbal
medicine experiences is Still found in the tribal and rural area of the country.
The present Study has been done on trees, which are located at jhumarghatMhowTehsil of Indore district of
Madhya Pradesh 2021-22. some unique trees have been found mainly in jhumarghat, which are rich in medicinal
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Corresponding Author:- Anita Solanki
Address:- Assistant Professor Dept.of Zoology Govt.P.G. College Mhow, M.P., India.
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properties. in this research paper I have studied mainly on Kanak Champa (pterospermumacerifolium), bael (Aegle
marmebs), karanj (Milleliapinnata), semal (Bombaxceiba) andAmla (phyllanthusemblica) to know their medicinal
properties. All these trees are absolutely indigenous Which are not easily found everywhere. All these trees are full
of medicinal Properties and some part of them are used by humans for their physical therapy and health. In today‟s
era man is finishing his surrounding tree, but jhumarghat is a place where such valuable properties is safe.
Study area :-
Study area is jhumarghat. It is located in south west direction of Indore Madhya Pradesh. It is a small hilly area. now
a days it has turned into a residential area. There is no pollution because there is very less vehicular moments. The
weather here is very pleasant. Jhumarghat is covered with many types of trees plants and greenery.
Observation, Identification and Medicinal uses :-

Trees observed during study where identified as following :-
1. Kanak champa
2. Bael
3. Karanj
4. Semal
5. Amla
1. Kanak champa :- I saw kanakchampa tree in jhumarghat, which is identified of karnikara or bayur tree. Its
scientific name is pterospermumacerifolium. Kanak champa is malvacea family tree. It is mainly found in India
and Burma. It is also know popular as the “dinner plate tree” in Punjab. Kanak champa is known by different
names in different regions of India. The leaves are large size, hight is near about 50 to 70 feet and fruits are like
a capsule. Flowers are large, white finger shaped. Its flowering and fruiting time is January – April. Kanak
champa is used in treating caugh cold, ulcers, headache and wounds. Flowers are beleaved to cure tumors,
leprosy, ulcer and blood diseases. It is also used as a insect repellent.
2. Bael :- Bael tree is completely Indian. Bael means wood apple. It is also known as stone apple, Golden apple
and Bengal quince.Bael‟s scientific name is Aegle marmelos. Its member of family Rutaceae. It has been called
a divine tree. It is also called bilva or shivadruma (The tree of shiva). It is referred to as bell or bael or sripal
(Kritikare and basu, 1984). It is known as a holy tree in India. The height of the tree found at jhumarghat is
about 20 feet. Its used in different rituals of Indian culture. Bael tree leaves, fruits, seeds, bark and roots are
used as a trotional medicine.
Bael tree are rich in phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals, protein and fibers. According to animal studies, oral intak
or injection of Bael fruit extract might help to lower blood glucose and hemoglobin bound glucose levels. It might
also help increase the level of insulin in the blood (pharmacy Doctor panel). The methanolic plant extracts
significantly reduced induction time of diarrhea and total weight of the faeces (Shoba and Thomas, 2011). Bael has
been used in the Ayurveda as a part of various formulations since ancient times to help with boil, dysentery
earaches, discharge from ears, cold and fever.
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3. Karanj :- I have also seen a karanj tree in jhumarghat. The botanical name of karanj is millettiapinnata. Its
family is fabaceae. Karanj known as pongam, Indian beech and Indian pongamia. Karanj is medium sized
evergreen or briefly deciduous tree, usually about 8m high but that can grow to 15-25m.(sangwan et. Al;
2010,orwa et al; 2009). Karanj is used for skin disorders. All part of tree are used for medicinal purposes. It is
used in managing constipation as it helps to improve gut motility and has a laxative property (Monalisadeka et
al; 29 Aug 2022).
4. Semal :- Semal tree are also found in jhumarghat. The botanical name is Bombaxceiba and family is malvaceae.
It is known as cotton tree, red silk cotton tree. The leaves like the five fingers of a palm, Bark with spikes,
flowers bright red and fruits like a pouch shaped. I have seen fruits and flowers in march – april. In march –
april, they enhance the beauty of jhumarghat. Semal tree has medicinal uses of human. It is used in the curing of
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diarrhea. Semaltree are used to treal skin, urogenital, gynecological and gastrointestinal diseases. Many tribal
communities consume semal because of its medicinal properties. The plant to have antimicrobial, anti
inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic and oxytocic properties. The root, stem, bark and seeds have the ability to
prevent liner damage. Alcoholic extract of the bark and thorns are used to treat a one. Being an antioxidant,
semal helps reduce blood pressure and is also good for the heart (Sangeeta Khanna 28 Feb. 2017). Dr. SK Jain
senior Ayurvedic doctor of deharadun says that in Ayurveda, semal tree is considered to be full of medicine.
This trees different part use to treatment of many type of health problem like Tumor, dysentery, constipations,
backache, increase milk and cough etc (Sanjay pokhariyal 2021).
5. Amla :- Amla is called gooseberry in English. The botanical name is phyllanthusemblica and family
phyllanthaceae. It is a tree upto 20-25 feet tall. There are many gooseberry trees at jhumarghat too. According
to vishnupurana, the amla tree is said to have germinated from the tears of lord Vishnu himself. Amla fruits is
very nutritious for the human health. Indian gooseberry may promote heart health, provide anti aging effects,
improve immune function and reduce heart burn severity and cancer risk (savanna shoemaker 2020). Amla
benefits include antibacterial and astringent properties which help improve the body immunity system. It is use
for eye care, hair care, stress reduction, blood purification, anemia treatment and diuretic.
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3. Jaskiran Kapoor (2017), kanakchampa is also popular as the „dinner plate tree‟ in Punjab and here‟s why,
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