Therapeutic Study of Selected Divine Plants

Many civilisations’ spiritual and religious activities integrate medicinal plants, which serve not only as healing agents but also as emblems of deities or sacred elements in rituals. Certain plants, such as Aegle marmelos (Belvia tree), Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (China rose), Prosopis cineraria (Shami) and Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Parijat), are employed to symbolise divine connection. Aside from their medical and spiritual processes, these sacred plants are culturally significant, with their use frequently prompting conservation efforts to safeguard their vital ecological and cultural heritage.
This study summarises current literature (2020-2025) on selected species. The search approach focused on literature that included descriptions and was published within the last five years. The survey can be found in major scientific databases such as ScienceDirect, Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar.
This study explores the ethnobotanical relevance of these plants and their local treatments for various diseases. It emphasises the significance of their utility for human health and the potential for pharmaceutical applications. Current research trends include ethnobotanical surveys, bibliometric analysis of global research, and the software of integrated scientific methodologies to better comprehend the therapeutic effects of natural compounds and construct more effective and sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. The primary concepts include secure long-term supply, ethnobotanical surveys to catalogue endangered species, and global collaboration to establish complete gene banks. Additionally, this research highlights the need of keeping traditional knowledge. It does so by promoting awareness and by comparing various cultural practices to improve the comprehension and protection of these unique plants before they are gone forever.

Pharmacological; Spiritual; Ethnobotanical; Conventional; Scientific; Antidiabetic; Antioxidants; Sacred.

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