Amazing Benefits of Gaultheria fragrantissima (Wintergreen) on Human Health
Kaushik Kumar
Dept. of Agriculture, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Jharkhand (834 006), India
Pranay P Pandey*
Institute of Horticulture Technology, NCR Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh (201 310), India
Vivekanand
Institute of Horticulture Technology, NCR Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh (201 310), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Gaultheria fragrantissima, Himalaya, Methyl salicylate, Wintergreen oil
Abstract
Gaultheria fragrantissima or Wintergreen plant which has been long used in India for Ayurvedic medicines, harbour essential oils with various uses and cures. It’s cultivation in the diverse flora of Indian biotic sphere across the geographical variation, extraction or the artificial manufacturing, it’s dosage and description, availability and conclusion gets a light of discussion hereby.
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