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Medical ethnobotany of India

Medical ethnobotany of India is the study of how plants and other forms of life around us, like animals and insects, can be used to help people when they are sick. In India, many cultures have long histories of using plants to help treat various illnesses. For example, some traditional Indian medicines include turmeric for pain relief, sandalwood for skin conditions, and ginger for digestive problems. By studying this knowledge, medical researchers can help make new medicines for treating illnesses.