Medicinal Uses of Edible Vegetables by Nomadic Community of PirPanjal Region of District Rajouri Jammu & Kashmir (UT) - India

Abstract

The analysis of edible vegetables used by nomadic community Pir Panjal region of district rajouri Union territory Jammu & Kashmir-India The present investigation of edible vegetables were based on extensive and intensive field survey during January 2020 to January 2021. A total of 24 edible vegetables species belonging to 18 families have been reported from the areas. The inventory is expected to provide baseline, scientific data for further Studies on edible vegetables and can be used to facilitate the long-term conservation and sustainable uses of medicinal resources in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Cucurbitaceae was found to be most dominant families in term of the species in the areas with 3 species, followed by Malvaceae and Rosaceae.