Medicinal plants are base of health tourism packages

Authors

  • Raina Preeti Assistant Professor, Department of Tourism Management, Government College for Women, Faridabad (Haryana) - 12100

Keywords:

Indigenous knowledge, holistic healing, alternative medicine, biodiversity, preventive medicine, health tourism, wellness tourism, therapeutic values, sustainable tourism

Abstract

Since ancient times, medicinal plants have played a crucial role in conventional medical systems by providing all-natural solutions for a variety of illnesses. Medicinal plants are being included in health tourism packages because of the increased interest in alternative treatment around the world. There is a growing desire for tourist destinations that offer therapeutic benefits derived from these plants as part of Health tourism, which blends wellness with travel. In these packages use of medicinal plants encourages preventive healthcare, holistic healing, and rejuvenation, making them ideal for travelers looking for eco-friendly, culturally enriching experiences. The potential advantages for both visitors and local populations are highlighted in this paper's exploration of the role of medicinal plants in health tourism. It investigates the financial effects of including therapeutic plant-based treatments in travel packages. The "packages" foster a deeper sense of identification with both cultural and ecological preservation by combining the healing power of nature with tourism.

 

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Published

2025-01-31

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Raina Preeti. (2025). Medicinal plants are base of health tourism packages. International Journal of Life Sciences, 137–145. Retrieved from https://ijlsci.in/ls/index.php/home/article/view/1714

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2025: Special Issue of  International Conference on Futuristic Approach for Viksit Bharat (ICFAVB-2047)

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Research Articles

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