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@article{189751,
        author = {Dr. D. SATHISH KUMAR and Balavivekananthan S and Nithiya P and Gowri J and Subashini G and Anitha P},
        title = {Plant Diversity and Traditional Knowledge: An Ethnobotanical Documentation From Thanthai Hans Roever College (A), Perambalur, Tamil Nadu},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {298-313},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189751},
        abstract = {Ethnomedicinal plants have long formed the backbone of indigenous healthcare systems, providing effective and accessible alternatives to conventional medicine. The Perambalur district of Tamil Nadu, renowned for its biodiversity, remains relatively under-documented in terms of its medicinal plant resources. This study sought to identify and document ethnomedicinal plant species within the campus of Thanthai Hans Roever College and to assess their cultural and therapeutic relevance. Field surveys, complemented by interviews with local informants including traditional healers and elderly community members resulted in the identification of 56 species belonging to 33 botanical families. Herbs constituted the majority of recorded species (67.86%), commonly used to manage conditions such as fever, digestive disorders, respiratory ailments, and skin diseases. Plant parts such as leaves, roots, stems, and seeds were frequently utilized in forms such as pastes, juices, and decoctions. The application of quantitative ethnobotanical indices Use Value (UV), Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC), Informant Consensus Factor (ICF), and Relative Importance (RI) revealed the prominence of species like Azadirachta indica, Cissus quadrangularis, and Argemone mexicana. High ICF values reflected strong consensus among informants regarding their therapeutic efficacy. This study underscores the ecological and ethnobotanical importance of campus flora and advocates for their conservation and scientific validation to enhance sustainable primary healthcare strategies.},
        keywords = {Ethnobotany, Medicinal plants, Indigenous medicine, Plant-based remedies, Traditional knowledge.},
        month = {December},
        }