Abstract

BHAMORA (CORNUS CAPITATA): HIMALAYAN WILD EDIBLE PLANT

Alka Tailwal* and Dr. Arvind Negi

ABSTRACT

The Garhwal Himalaya is known for its diverse collection of wild food plants, which is a valuable gift from nature to the ethnic people. It is a superior source of revenue for the tribal people, since they pick wild edible fruits for both sale and personal consumption. Medicinal plants are possible sources of a variety of natural compounds with a wide range of pharmacological effects. Significant antioxidants and nutraceuticals with immuno-modulatory properties may be found in the fruits and other sections of these plants. The genus Cornus (Dogwood) contains about 58 species of wild edible plant, one of whom is Bhamora Fruit (Cornus capitata) which mostly founded in mountains. Wild edible plant variety is abundant in mountains forests and serves as a rich source of food and medicine for both home and commercial reasons. The current study is the first to look at the medical benefits of wild edible food supplements, which include anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, and anti-nephrolithiasis qualities.

Keywords: Wild edible plant, Bhamora, Antioxidant, Alkaloids, Nutrition.