About
Professional SummaryDr. Vartika Jain is currently working as Lecturer at Government Meera Girls College, Udaipur, India. She has completed her Ph.D. in Botany from Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, India. She is life member of Indian Science Congress, Society for Microvita Research and Integrated Medicine, National Environmental Science Academy, Society of Ethnobotanists, Association for Plant Taxonomy and annual member of International Society of Ethnobiology and International Society for Ethnopharmacology. She is fellow of Society for Microvita Research and Integrated Medicine, and Society of Ethnobotanists. Dr. Vartika has received awards and honors include Young Scientist Award, Gold Medal for standing First in Mohanlal Sukhadia University in M.Sc. examination, Maharana Fateh Singh Award in 1999 for class XII results by Maharana Mewar Foundation, Udaipur, and Inclusion of biodata in Mahila Gaurav Kosh-II, Published by Mahila Samaj Society. She is member of editorial board in Journal of Medicinal Plant Research, African Journal of Microbiology Research, Philippine Agricultural Scientist, Bulletin on Microvita Research and Integrated Medicine, Abstract book of International Conference on Folk and Herbal Medicine. She has published 38 research articles in journals contributed as author/co-author.
Education
Academic Background-
Ph.D. Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, India Botany | Completed: 2010
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M.Sc. Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, India Botany | Completed: 2003
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B.Sc. Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, India Botany, Zoology, Chemistry | Completed: 2001
Editorial Services
Editorial & Publishing Roles
Editorial Board Member
Serving as Editorial Board Member for Asian Journal of Biological Sciences.
Publications (77)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
2026
Lantana camara L.: A Review of its Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Activities, and Toxicology
2025
Lantana camara L.: Transforming an Invasive Species into a Multifunctional Green Resource
2025
Cultural ethnobotany and urban biodiversity in an eco-friendly Rakhi-making initiative in Rajasthan, India
2025
In vitro Thrombolytic Potential of a Nutritive Vegetable-Momordica dioica Roxb. Ex Willd.
2024
2023
Phytochemical Screening and in vitro Evaluation of the Thrombolytic Activity of Chenopodium album L. Leaves
2023
2023
2022
Qualitative phytochemical screening and in vitro thrombolytic activity of Capparis decidua Edgew. fruit.
Vartika Jain
2022
Short communication: Jagal, a traditional health food at khadi fair in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Vartika Jain
2021
A Review of Traditional Medicinal Plants Used for Treatment of Leucorrhoea in India
2020
City beautification-A modern threat to biodiversity.
Vartika Jain
2018
A bibliographic overview of Dr. S. K. Jain’s research work on Ethnobotany.
Vartika Jain
2017
Notable Indian herbaria for identification of ethnobotanical collections.
Vartika Jain
2017
A bibliographic overview of Dr. S. K. Jain’s research work on taxonomy and phytogeography.
Vartika Jain
2017
Indigenous artificial limb of Bombax ceiba L. (Bombacaceae) wood-A novel ethnobotanical use.
Vartika Jain
2017
Ethno-biology of exhibits in a mega handicraft fair of Rajasthan.
Vartika Jain
2017
Beta Ethnobotany: Some new directions.
Vartika Jain
2016
Psychic pabula, imperialism and microvita in view of Sarkar's microvitology.
Vartika Jain
2016
Folkloric use of plants for treatment of epilepsy in India.
Vartika Jain
2016
Candy of Cannabis sativa L.: A traditional intoxicant in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Vartika Jain
2016
A contribution to the etymology of some Sanskrit names of a majestic tree Bombax ceiba L.
Vartika Jain
2016
Evolution of ethnobotany in last six decades in India: An overview.
Vartika Jain
2015
Some less known facts about medical therapeutic systems.
Vartika Jain
2015
Prabhat samgiita: Some folk-cultural aspects.
Vartika Jain
2015
Notable name changes in plants of Indian Puranas.
Vartika Jain
2015
Biodiversity conservation practices in Indian mythology.
Vartika Jain
2015
Taxonomic and phytogeographic aspects of plants of Indian puranas.
Vartika Jain
2015
Some less known ethnobotanical uses of plants in Dungarpur, Rajasthan.
Vartika Jain
2015
A note on an abnormal flower of Bombax ceiba L.
Vartika Jain
2014
Adansonia digitata L.-A medicinal tree with promising future in India.
Vartika Jain
2014
A synopsis of some name changes in plants of Rajasthan, India.
Vartika Jain
2014
Virophages- a new world of viruses.
Vartika Jain
2014
Neo-humanistic exploration: Pala'sh tree in prabha't samgiita.
Vartika Jain
2014
Enumeration of grasses in Dungarpur forest range in Rajasthan.
Vartika Jain
2014
Assessment of credibility of some folk medicinal claims on Bombax ceiba L.
Vartika Jain
2014
Water crisis- problem and possible solutions.
Vartika Jain
2013
Historical footsteps in search of Viruses.
Vartika Jain
2013
Traditional subsistence grains of the poor now health foods of the rich.
Vartika Jain
2013
Plants in prabhat samgiita.
Vartika Jain
2013
Lymph-the essence of life.
Vartika Jain
2012
Rain water harvesting- need of the hour.
Vartika Jain
2012
Bombax ceiba (Semal) in Indian folklore and traditions.
Vartika Jain
2012
Effect of Pueraria tuberose DC. (Indian Kudzu) on blood pressure, fibrinolysis and oxidative stress in patients with stage 1 hypertension.
Vartika Jain
2012
Effect of Greater cardamom (Amomum subulatum Roxb.) on blood lipids, fibrinolysis and total antioxidant status in patients with ischemic heart disease.
Vartika Jain
2012
Effect of Bombax ceiba root on some cardiovascular risk parameters in patients with ischemic heart disease.
Vartika Jain
2012
Solar cooker: Simplifying working women`s life. Udaipur plus.
Vartika Jain
2011
Bombax ceiba Linn.-as an umbrella tree species in forests of Southern Rajasthan, India.
Vartika Jain
2011
Free radical scavenging property of Ipomoea digitata Linn. tuber.
Vartika Jain
2011
Snake-lore and indigenous snake-bite remedies practiced by some tribals of Rajasthan, India.
Vartika Jain
2011
Anabolic effect of Bombax ceiba root in idiopathic involuntary weight loss-a case study.
Vartika Jain
2011
Free radical scavenging property of Bombax ceiba root.
Vartika Jain
2011
Little steps to save environment- role of common man.
Vartika Jain
2010
Therapeutic validation of Ipomoea digitata tuber (Ksheervidari) for its effect on cardio vascular risk parameters.
Vartika Jain
2010
Greater cardamom (Amomum subulatum Roxb.)-A cardio-adaptogen against physical stress.
Vartika Jain
2010
Homoeopathy-an art of dilution and science of healing.
Vartika Jain
2010
Solar cooker: A must for every sunny house. A boon for farm lady and working women.
Vartika Jain
2009
Water insurance-need of the hour.
Vartika Jain
2009
Protection against stress induced myocardial ischemia by Indian Kudzu (Pueraria tuberosa): A case study.
Vartika Jain
2009
Fibrinolysis enhancement by Pueraria tuberosa (Indian Kudzu) in patients with coronary artery disease: A placebo controlled study.
Vartika Jain
2009
Myths, traditions and fate of multipurpose Bombax ceiba L.: An appraisal.
Vartika Jain
2009
Blood pressure lowering, fibrinolysis enhancing and antioxidant activities of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum).
Vartika Jain
2009
Disease production- virus or microvitum?
Vartika Jain
2009
Conservation of silk cotton tree.
Vartika Jain
2008
Silk cotton tree in flames and fumes of tradition.
Vartika Jain
2008
Garlic-The spice of life: Composition, cooking, chemistry and preparations.
Vartika Jain
2008
Potential antihyperglycemic activity of Bombax ceiba in type 2 diabetes.
Vartika Jain
2008
Amelioration of pain by acupuncture: Has the mystery been solved.
Vartika Jain
2007
A dogmatic tradition posing threat to Bombax ceiba: The Indian Red Kapok tree.
Vartika Jain
2007
Hawthorn: An old herbal heart remedy-reinvestigated.
Vartika Jain
2007
Crataegus oxyacantha-A cardioprotective herb.
Vartika Jain
2007
Evaluation of a herbal homeopathic formulation in angina pectoris.
Vartika Jain
2007
Cardamom lowers blood pressure and enhances fibrinolysis in hypertensive individuals.
Vartika Jain
2007
Fibrinolysis enhancement by Bombax ceiba: A new property of an old plant.
Vartika Jain
2006
Good garlic, bad Breath-adverse effects, toxicity and drug interactions: A review.
Vartika Jain
2006
Urgent need for conservation of silk cotton tree (Bombax ceiba)-a plant of ethno medicinal importance.
Vartika Jain
2006