Did you know that 3 medicinal plant species found in the Himalayas have made it to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species? โ๏ธโ๏ธ
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Meizotropis pellita, commonly known as Patwa,
is threatened by deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and forest fires.
Its essential oil has strong antioxidant properties.
(critically endangered)
is threatened by deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and forest fires.
Its essential oil has strong antioxidant properties.
(critically endangered)
Fritillaria cirrhosa, or the Himalayan fritillary,
is threatened by habitat loss, illegal trade, and extensive harvesting pressure.
It has medicinal properties and is used to treat bronchial disorders and pneumonia.
(vulnerable)
is threatened by habitat loss, illegal trade, and extensive harvesting pressure.
It has medicinal properties and is used to treat bronchial disorders and pneumonia.
(vulnerable)
Dactylorhiza hatagirea, or Salampanja,
is threatened by habitat loss, livestock grazing, deforestation, and climate change.
It is widely used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.
(endangered)
is threatened by habitat loss, livestock grazing, deforestation, and climate change.
It is widely used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.
(endangered)
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