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@article{183200,
        author = {Kishor Kumar Varma and Amita Arjariya},
        title = {Autecological and Ethnomedicinal Study of Madhuca indica Gmel. in Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh: A Phytochemical and Quantitative Approach},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {696-702},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183200},
        abstract = {Madhuca indica Gmel., commonly known as Mahua, is a multipurpose indigenous tree with high ecological and ethnomedicinal value. This study investigates the autecological parameters, phytochemical constituents, and ethnobotanical uses of Madhuca indica across five locations in Chhatarpur District—Chhatarpur, Bada Malhera, Baxuwaha, Bijawar, and Ghuwara. Through structured interviews with 150 informants and ecological assessments, the study quantifies the species' use value (UV), fidelity level (FL), and informant consensus factor (ICF). Phytochemical screening of bark, leaves, and flowers revealed the presence of flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and triterpenoids. The study underscores M. indica's cultural and pharmacological importance and suggests conservation priorities in response to anthropogenic pressures.},
        keywords = {Madhuca indica, phytochemistry, ethnobotany, autecology, Chhatarpur, Mahua, medicinal plants, UV, FL, ICF},
        month = {August},
        }