1Asst. Professor in, Botany, Mahila Sandhya College, Jamtara, Jharkhand, India
2Deptt. of Applied Chemistry, C.I.T. Tatisilwai, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
3Prof-in-Charge, Giridih College, Giridih, Jharkhand, India
Online published on 20 January, 2017.
The present research work has been conducted to investigate one of the moist loving semi-aquatic imperative marginal herb, Marselia minuta L. commonly known as “Sushni Saag” in Santhal Paragana division of Jharkhand. The purpose of research is to explore the ethnobotanical studies, medicinal utilization and nutritional value of this valuable and culinary plant among the tribals and common people. Investigation was also done by collecting information from the local drug and vegetable sellers in the village markets of Santhal dominated Jamtara district of Jharkhand state. It is an important flora, and is most commonly used by the local people due to its curative properties for various ailments and high nutritional value. The present work compiles an account of documentation and brief floristic description of M. minuta L. and it's traditional medicinal values and monetary benefit to the native people.
Marselia minuta, Sushni saag, Medicinal, Jamtara
