This study documents the diversity of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) in the SRT Campus and surrounding villages of the Chamba block, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. Conducted during 2023–2024, the ethnobotanical survey covered eight villages using questionnaires, interviews, and field observations in the local Garhwali dialect. The study documented 37 MAP species of 24 families, belonging from 34 genera. Traditional remedies—including decoctions, infusions, powders, and pastes—are commonly used to treat ailments such as diarrhoea, diabetes, and cancer, particularly in areas with limited access to modern healthcare. The study also notes a decline in traditional knowledge due to urban migration and growing dependence on allopathic medicine. It emphasizes the economic potential of MAPs for livelihood support and their importance in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, highlighting the need for scientific validation and sustainable conservation.
Dangwal et al. (Mon,) studied this question.