Rudraksha (Elaeocarpus ganitrus): Ethnobotanical Significance and Medicinal Applications in Human Health
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https://doi.org/10.48047/fp2wtg95Keywords:
Rudraksha, Elaeocarpus ganitrus, ethnobotany, medicinal plants, phytochemicals, stress management, antimicrobial activity, integrative medicineAbstract
Rudraksha (Elaeocarpus ganitrus) is a sacred tree worshipped in many spiritual traditions. Ethnobotanically and medicinally, it is of great importance. It is found mainly in Southeast Asia and the Himalayas. For centuries, the seeds of this plant have been used in
traditional medicine, spiritual practices, and cultural rituals. Rudraksha beads are said to possess unique electromagnetic properties and are believed to have therapeutic value, including stress reduction, cardiovascular benefits, antimicrobial activity, and neuroprotective effects.
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