Cissus quadrangularis L. (Vitaceae) has been found to be very effective herbal healer. This valuable ethnomedicinal plant is effectively used by Bhil tribe of Ratlam district (Madhya Pradesh) in the treatment of bone fracture.
Cissus quadrangularis, Bone fracture, Bhil, Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh
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Jadhav, D., 2019. Cissus quadrangularis L. (Vitaceae)- A wonderful ethnomedicinal plant used to treat bone fracture from Bhil tribe of Ratlam district (M.P.). Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 26(3), pp.157-158. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2019-49UZ1X
Manuscript Published on 10 September 2019
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