The present communication highlights a brief description of Clerodendrum indicum (L.) Kuntze (Lamiaceae) and its unique uses in treatment of skin ailments (Agiya) in the study area.
Clerodendrum indicum, Flok Medicine, Skin Ailments, Agiya, Bhar Comnunity, Tikhri Reserve Forest, Gonda District Uttar Pradesh, Ethrobotany
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Singh, V., Srivastava, S.K. and Tewari, L.M., 2016. Clerodendrum indicum (L.) Kuntze -A Folk Medicine for Skin Ailment (Agiya) from Bhar Aborigine of Tikri Reserve Forest, Gonda District, Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 23(4), pp.221-223. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2016-0OU70A
Manuscript Published on 01 December 2016
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