TRADITIONAL USE OF MANDRAGORA CAULESCENS C. B. CLARKE, A POORLY KNOWN MEDICINAL PLANT OF SIKKIM HIMALAYA

Abstract

The traditional use of a Solanaceous plant, Mandragora caulescens C. B. Clarke, as medicine by the tribal communities of Sikkim is reported. The chemical constituents of the plant are also highlighted. In addition, the medicinal uses of its sister member, M. officinarum have also been mentioned. The scientific exploitation of M. caulescens through proper bioprospecting is highly recommended.

Keywords

• himalayan mandrake
• european mythology
• ethnobotanical use
• sikkim