• Ganesh Malik
• Bikram Kesari Das
• Tanushree Das

The tribal communities of Odisha possess a rich ethnobotanical knowledge, particularly in the cultivation and use of medicinal plants. These indigenous practices, passed down through generations, form an integral part of their traditional healthcare system. This study explores the various medicinal plants cultivated by Odisha's tribal people and examines their significance in treating common ailments. It highlights the sustainable cultivation techniques used by these communities, which are often adapted to the region's unique agro-climatic conditions. Furthermore, the paper emphasizes the potential of these traditional practices in contributing to modern medicine and promoting biodiversity conservation. Understanding the ethnobotanical insights of Odisha’s tribal groups not only preserves their cultural heritage but also offers valuable knowledge for scientific and pharmaceutical research.

Ethnobotany, medicinal plants, Odisha tribes, traditional knowledge, sustainable cultivation, indigenous practices.

"Ethnobotanical Insights into Medicinal Plants cultivation by the Indigenous People of Odisha", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.g864-g869, February-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2402706.pdf

"Ethnobotanical Insights into Medicinal Plants cultivation by the Indigenous People of Odisha", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no. ppg864-g869, February-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2402706.pdf