Research Article | Published: 31 August 2022

Traditional bark therapy among Bhils of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Dinesh Jadhav

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 29 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 86-88 | 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2022-5N37NB | Cite this article

Abstract

The paper enumerates 26 species of plants, the bark of which is used by the Bhils of Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh to cure various ailments.

Keywords

Bark therapy, Bhil tribe, Ethnomedicinal plants, Ratlam

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Jadhav, D., 2022. Traditional bark therapy among Bhils of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 29(2), pp.86-88. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2022-5N37NB

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 24 March 2022

Manuscript Revised on 20 July 2022

Manuscript Accepted on 25 August 2022

Manuscript Published on 31 August 2022

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