Question

what is Himalaya yaw? why is it under great threat

Answer 1

The Himalayan Yew is a medicinal plant which is found in various parts of Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh.
(i) It is under great threat due to over-exploitation.
(ii) A chemical compound called ‘taxol’ is extracted from the bark, needles, twigs and roots of this tree.
(iii) So, it is now biggest selling anti-cancer drug in the world.

Answer 2

The Himilayan yaw is a medicnal plant, mostly found in Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh.
Reasons why it is under great threat are as follows :-
• A chemical compound called ' taxol ' is extracted from the bark, needles, twigs and roots of this tree which is used for the treatment of cancer.
• Overexploitation of this tree also cause a threat to it.
• In the last one decade, thousands of yew trees are dried up in various parts of Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh.

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