Research Article | Published: 01 September 2010

Ethno medicinal studies of some edible weeds used by Paniyas of Mananthavady, Wayanadu district of Kerala state

R. Raji

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 17 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 353-356 | 2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2010-EC53SE | Cite this article

Abstract

The traditional health care system is quite prevalent in the rural areas of Mananthavady thaluk. Paniya tribe is a very prominent tribal group of Wayanadu district of Kerala state with unique culture and traditions. Many wild plants constitute a part of food as vegetables of Paniyas. The present study deals with enumeration of 42 plant species from 22 families, used as traditional medicine and food by local indigenous community of the area. The different parts of the weeds are used to cure several kinds of illnesses. The leaf is predominantly used for the source of food and medicine.

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Raji, R., 2010. Ethno medicinal studies of some edible weeds used by Paniyas of Mananthavady, Wayanadu district of Kerala state. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 17(3), pp.353-356. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2010-EC53SE

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Manuscript Published on 01 September 2010

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