Vol. 11, Special Issue 6 (2022)

Author(s):
Mansi Sharma, Arya Gargi and Anjan Borah

Abstract:
Rhododendron is a most primitive and dominant flowering plant which has immense amount of economic and ecological importance. This plant is generally known for its aesthetic value, sacred value and medicinal value. Rhododendron arboreum is one such seasonal and horticulture plant that is acquiring special place in cultural as well as economic life of the people. This flower has received an acclaimed interest in recent years. Rhododendron is small tree with deep scarlet flowers and it possess certain polyphenolic compounds. Rhododendron is one of naturally occurring plant which possess various health benefits such as prevention and treatment of diseases associated with heart, dysentery, diarrhea, detoxification, inflammation, fever, asthma, bronchitis. The product obtained from Rhododendron has many health benefits which includes jam, jelly, squashes etc.