Objectives of Ethnobotany

Ethnobotany:- The term ethno botany was coined by J.W. Harshberger in 1895 to include the study of plants used by the primitive and aboriginal people.

Definition:- According to Schultes (1962), ethno botany is defined as the study of the relationships between the people of a primitive society and plants.

Aim and Objective:-

> Proper documentation of indigenous knowlegde about medicinal plants. 

> Preservation of unwritten traditional knwoledge about herbal plants. 

> Conservation of our national heritage before its extinction. 

> To create awareness about its role in cultural social and health of people. 

> To train people or students for utilization and conservation of medicinal plants.

> To increase in manufacture of herbal drugs. 

> Research and job oppurtunities.