Research Article | Published: 01 March 2014

Plants used in Gynecological problems by the Halam tribe settled in Hailakandi District, Assam

S.A. Kowser Alam Laskar, Ajit Kumar Das and B. K. Dutta

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 21 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 39-44 | 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2014-CJ1AG0 | Cite this article

Abstract

The present paper deals with the traditional knowledge of medicinal plants that are used in the treatment of different gynecological diseases by Halam tribe of Hailakandi district. This survey was carried out by questioning among tribal peoples, traditional health practitioners, Baidya and educated people. Total 25 species of plants belonging to 22 families are recorded. The common diseases were found to be Leucorrhea, Miscarriage, Uterus contraction, Irregular menstruation, Reduce labor pain, Blood related problems during Pregnancy, Infertility in female etc.

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Map showing the study sites of Halam tribes

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Laskar, S.K.A., Das, A.K. and Dutta, B.K., 2014. Plants used in Gynecological problems by the Halam tribe settled in Hailakandi District, Assam. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 21(1), pp.39-44. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2014-CJ1AG0

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