Abstract: Jhunjhunu, a prominent district in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, is well-known for its rich tradition of medicinal plant use and domestication in household gardens, farms, and community spaces. This study investigates the applied use of domesticated medicinal plants, emphasizing contemporary applications of traditional remedies. Data were collected from 125 households, 20 local pansaris, and 15 herbal vendors through structured interviews. Key domesticated species included Tulsi, Aloe vera, Ashwagandha, Guduchi, Neem, Harad, Mulethi, Amla, and Babul. Findings reveal that traditional knowledge continues to be actively applied, adapting to modern healthcare needs while preserving cultural heritage and promoting biodiversity conservation.

Abstract: Pansari practices, centered on Jadi Buti (medicinal plants), are deeply integrated into Rajasthan’s rural healthcare system and contribute to local livelihoods. This study explores the role of Pansaris in providing accessible healthcare and their economic contributions to rural communities. Field surveys, structured interviews with 60 Pansaris, and local market assessments were conducted in Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Churu districts. Findings reveal that Pansaris continue to serve as primary healthcare providers, treating common ailments through herbal remedies. Additionally, herbal trade contributes to household income, supporting rural livelihoods. Challenges include decreasing plant availability, knowledge erosion, and competition from modern medicine. Recommendations focus on documentation, sustainable harvesting, youth engagement, and integration with modern healthcare.

Abstract: Rajasthan’s arid and semi-arid regions experience some of the highest summer temperatures in India, often exceeding 45–48°C. Agricultural laborers working under intense solar radiation, low humidity, and high wind velocity face significant physiological strain that affects productivity, well-being, and survival. This study examines the nature and extent of heat stress, its physiological manifestations, vulnerability factors, and coping strategies among agricultural workers in the districts of Barmer, Jodhpur, Jalore, and Bikaner. Using field measurements, surveys (n=420), and clinical observations, the study identifies heat exhaustion, dehydration, muscle cramps, tachycardia, and heat stroke as common health outcomes. The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) index revealed unsafe working conditions for more than 62% of the peak summer working hours. Older workers, women laborers, and migrant workers were found to be at higher risk. This research contributes an integrated understanding of occupational heat stress in Rajasthan’s agriculture sector and provides evidence-based recommendations for improving worker safety and health.

Abstract: Mining is one of the most significant economic activities in Rajasthan, employing thousands of workers across districts such as Makrana, Jodhpur, Bhilwara, Udaipur, and Rajsamand. Despite its economic contribution, the mining sector poses severe occupational health threats, especially due to silica dust exposure, unsafe working environments, poor ventilation, inadequate protective equipment, and high accident rates. This study provides a comprehensive medical-geographical assessment of occupational health risks among mine workers in Rajasthan. Using secondary literature, field-based observations, district-level spatial differentials, and epidemiological patterns, the research identifies major diseases such as silicosis, tuberculosis, musculoskeletal disorders, dermatological ailments, noise-induced hearing loss, and heat stress. The study area focuses on major mining belts of Rajasthan, exploring environmental determinants, workplace conditions, and the spatial distribution of health outcomes. Results reveal that inadequate safety regulations, lack of medical surveillance, socio-economic vulnerability, and environmental hazards significantly influence morbidity among miners. The paper concludes with recommendations emphasizing stricter policy implementation, improved surveillance programs, and integration of spatial-health data for targeted interventions.

Abstract: Traditional herbal medicine has been an integral part of healthcare practices in Rajasthan for centuries, particularly in rural and semi-arid regions where modern medical infrastructure remains limited. Central Rajasthan—including Ajmer, Nagaur, Tonk, and parts of Jaipur—retains a strong tradition of indigenous medicinal knowledge rooted in local ecology, cultural practices, and community-based healers. This study explores the spatial distribution of traditional herbal practitioners, the medicinal plants commonly used, and the patterns of disease treatment within rural communities. Using medical geographical techniques, field surveys, ethnobotanical documentation, and GIS mapping, the research identifies distinct zones where traditional herbal practices continue to be dominant. Results reveal that respiratory ailments, gastrointestinal disorders, skin diseases, musculoskeletal pain, and reproductive health issues are the primary categories treated using herbal remedies. The study shows that ecological diversity, caste-based knowledge systems, and accessibility barriers to modern healthcare significantly shape treatment patterns. The research concludes that traditional herbal practices are not only culturally significant but also economically viable and ecologically adapted systems of primary healthcare in central Rajasthan. It recommends integrating ethnomedicinal knowledge into local health planning, conserving medicinal plant habitats, and strengthening community healthcare models.