Efficacy of Medicinal Woods/trees Vis-a-Vis Environmental Pollution

Abstract

Woods/trees a lovely, non-demanding, and most kind entity on our earth. All living beings on this planet depend on the wood/trees in some prospective. As they fight against not only against the diseases but tackles environmental pollution which is brought on by increased industrialization, excessive use of chemicals and plastics. Wood/trees play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy atmosphere and stabilize our climate. By limiting the passage of dangerous pollutants and dust particles, wood/trees also enhance the quality of the air. Few medicinal wood/trees, by virtue of their brilliant purifying abilities and therapeutic advantages, beyond treating diseases plays a significant role in the management of environmental pollution. Woods/trees by consuming carbon dioxide by the process of photosynthesis in potentially diminish environmental pollution by locking up the carbon which is caused by the burning of fossil fuels. Ancient System of Medicine, Ayurveda also has suggested to plant trees like Emblica officinalis Gaertn., Cedrus deodara Roxb. etc. and herbs like Ocimum sanctum Linn. to encounter environmental pollution. The present study will discuss strategic methodology of selected woods/trees in context to traditional synonyms mentioned and their mode of action to tackle environmental pollution.