Research Article | Published: 01 September 2008

Indigenous and herbal medicines prevalent among tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh

Rajiv Rai

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 15 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 183-191 | 2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2008-CTUQ47 | Cite this article

Abstract

Extensive surveys and field trips conducted in different seasons for a period of two years during year 2004 – 2006; in the selected tribal pockets inhabited by Baiga, Bhariya, Bhil, Bhilala, Gond, Korku, Kol and Pardhi tribes in the Districts of Bhopal, Sehore, Chhindwara, Betul, Seoni, Mandla, Dindori and Hoshangabad resulted in recording ethno-medicinal uses of 40 plant species The tribal communities are preparing different formulations from these 40 plant species and their parts used in cure of ailments such as anti - diabetic, as carminative to check flatulence, cure of tumor and cancer, diarrhoea, baldness, eliminate impotency and sexual weakness.

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Rai, R., 2008. Indigenous and herbal medicines prevalent among tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 15(3), pp.183-191. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2008-CTUQ47

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