Author(s): Roopali Sinha¹, Dr. Rohit Krishna²

Abstract: Ethnomedicine represents the traditional healthcare knowledge developed by indigenous and rural communities through generations. The family Fabaceae (Leguminosae) is one of the largest angiosperm families and possesses immense medicinal value in Indian traditional healthcare systems. The Agra region of Uttar Pradesh, located in the semi-arid Indo-Gangetic plains, harbors diverse Fabaceae species that are extensively used in folklore medicine by rural populations, traditional healers, and local communities. The present research paper explores the ethnomedicinal significance of Fabaceae plants in the Agra region, their therapeutic applications, phytochemical constituents, conservation importance, and socio-cultural relevance. The study compiles secondary data from ethnobotanical literature, regional medicinal surveys, and traditional medicinal practices. Major Fabaceae species identified include Acacia nilotica, Albizia lebbeck, Butea monosperma, Cassia fistula, Clitoria ternatea, Dalbergia sissoo, Mimosa pudica, Pongamia pinnata, and Tamarindus indica. These plants are traditionally used for treating skin diseases, fever, diabetes, digestive disorders, respiratory problems, wounds, and reproductive ailments. The paper highlights the urgent need for conservation and scientific validation of traditional ethnomedicinal knowledge.

Keywords: Ethnomedicine, Fabaceae, Folklore medicine, Agra region, Medicinal plants, Traditional knowledge, Ethnobotany.

DOI:10.61165/sk.publisher.v12i4.5

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Ethnomedicine Importance of Fabaceae Family Plants used in Folklore Medicines from Agra Region

Pages:33-41