Exploring The Anti-Anaemic Potential of Medicinal Plants Found in Uttarakhand: A Comprehensive Review

The main root cause of anaemia is iron deficiency, and it is a prevalent nutritional health issue. Anaemia is still a significant public health concern in both developed and underdeveloped nations. Due to inadequate intake or absorption, infants, children, women of reproductive age, pregnant women, and the elderly are thought to be most susceptible to iron deficiency. Around 15% of the world's population, 35% of women, and 43% of small children suffer from iron insufficiency, the most prevalent single-nutrient deficiency disorder. It happens when the body's iron reserves are exhausted, and it becomes evident that different tissues are receiving insufficient amounts of iron. Because of medicinal plants accessibility, low cost, and few adverse effects, herbal therapy presents a possible substitute or adjunct to traditional medicines. This study uses a thorough assessment that includes in vivo, in vitro, in silico, and ex vivo approaches to investigate the anti-anaemic potential of medicinal plants that are native to Uttarakhand. Plants that have shown hematopoietic and antioxidant properties in animal models include Allium sativum, Aloe vera, Amaranthus cruentus, Beta vulgaris, Carica papaya, Ficus palmata, Moringa oleifera, Vigna Radiata, and Solanum nigrum. They can improve erythropoiesis and lessen oxidative stress. In managing anaemia, these results jointly highlight the medicinal potential of the state's ethnobotanical assets and call for more clinical verification.