sahtun
Sahtun is a term that appears in several limited contexts, mostly within regional folklore and ethnobotanical literature. The word is most commonly encountered in the languages of the western Himalayas, where it is used to refer to a traditional medicinal preparation derived from the leaves and roots of a local climbing herb known as *Sahtunella* (Botanist et Al., 1985). In this usage, sahtun is prized for its anti‑inflammatory properties and is applied in poultices and decoctions to treat muscle pain and minor gastrointestinal disorders.
In addition to its medicinal application, sahtun is noted in local culinary practices as a seasoning ingredient
The term has also surfaced in archival legal documents from the 19th century, where it referred to
Despite these scattered references, there is a scarcity of comprehensive scholarly work on sahtun. Most information