The paper high lights the medicinal plants used for treating diarrhoea and dysentery by the tribals in Pathanamthitta district. There are about six tribal communities inhabiting this area with a very good knowledge of medicinal plants in their surrounding forest. About eight plant species are used to cure diarrhoea and dysentery.
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Binu, S., 2009. Medicinal plants used for treating diarrhoea and dysentery by the tribals in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 16(2), pp.131-134. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2009-D8Z262
Manuscript Published on 01 June 2009
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