Addresing the Ethnobotanical Practices of Herbal Remedies by Indigenous People in Doloigaon, Bamakhata, and Muguria: The Three Villages in the Bajali District of Assam

Abstract Ethnopharmacological Relevance: The primary objective of this ethnobotanical study was to preserve the indigenous understanding of medicinal plants in three villages located in the Bajali district of Assam: Doloigaon, Bamakhata, and Muguria. Despite highlighting the value of medicinal plants in rural healthcare, the investigation aimed to bridge the gap between generations and conventional healing approaches. Aim of the Study: The investigation sought to close the gap among generations with conventional healing approaches while exposing the worth of medicinal plants in rural healthcare. Materials and Methods: Applying standardized questionnaires, 94 informants, including housewives, cultivators, and traditional healers, were interrogated. From September 2024 to January 2025, fieldwork went on to determine and catalog plant species that served medicinally. Results: The investigation recognized 101 species of medicinal plants across different families that were utilized to treat conditions like respiratory problems, diabetes, diarrhea, and high blood pressure. The most frequently used plant parts were leaves, roots, and bark; decoctions, pastes, and infusions were among the methods of preparation used. These findings demonstrate how crucial ethnomedical knowledge is to basic healthcare, particularly for remote areas with minimal opportunity for modern medical services. However, urgent conservation measures must be undertaken since to the reduced use of traditional therapies as a result of modernity and urbanization. For evidence to confirm the effectiveness of these herbs, the study emphasizes the necessity of documenting, sustainable harvesting, and combining traditional wisdom with recent pharmacological research. The development of novel medications for global purposes using traditional knowledge is the focus of the present study.