Research Article | Published: 01 December 2009

Medicinal plants used for treating Jaundice (Hepatitis) by the tribals in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala

S. Binu

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 16 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 327-330 | 2009
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2009-0N3B57 | Cite this article

Abstract

Six plants species, used by the tribals and Pathanamthitta district of Kerala for curing Jaundice are enumerated in this paper. The use of Briedelia scandens in treating jaundice is being reported for the first time.

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Binu, S., 2009. Medicinal plants used for treating Jaundice (Hepatitis) by the tribals in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 16(4), pp.327-330. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2009-0N3B57

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2009

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