Medicinal importance of weeds found in urban area of Raipur (C.G.)
P.K. Saluja and K. Shrivastava
Department of Botany, Govt. D.B. Girls P.G. College, Raipur-492001, C.G. (India)
ABSTRACT
Raipur City is covered with number of weeds.Most of the weeds have medicinal properties, which give health, vitality and longevity to the people. In the present survey it is aimed to discuss the medicinal importance of more than 80 weeds found in urban area of Raipur city,which is frequently used as medicine by native of this area. Survey was carried out during 2007 to 2008.The information has been gathered from practicing herbal medication and available literature. The aim of survey is to spread knowledge of weed plants, their medicinal use and conservation.