Centella asiatica: A Multipurpose Medicinal Herb in the Homegardens of Tripura, North-East India
Sumit Kumar Das*
Dept. of Forestry and Biodiversity, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar, Tripura (799 022), India
Subrata Das
Dept. of Forestry, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari, West Bengal (736 165), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Centella asiatica, Homegarden, Medicinal, Tripura
Abstract
Centella asiatica is a nutritionally important plant and an esteemed traditional medicine in South-East Asia. This magnificent medicinal herb is popular among the people of Tripura due to its multipurpose utility value. People of different communities nurture this useful herb in their homegardens. Besides vital medicinal properties, C. asiatica is also popular as a vegetable in this state. There is also remarkable demand for this herb in the market of Tripura. Better commercialization and industrial application of this herb may elevate the livelihood generation of rural people of this state.
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