The paper provides first-hand information on herbal remedies practiced by the tribals of East Godavari district. During ethnobotanical study 79 plant species belonging to 73 genera and 45 families were found to be used by the tribals to cure cuts and wounds. The report incorporates the mode of application and dosage of these herbal drugs.
Ethnomedicine, Cuts & Wounds, Tribals, East Godavari Distt. Andhra Pradesh
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Suneetha, J., Rao, J.K. and Seetharami Reddi, T.V.V., 2015. Ethnomedicine for Cuts and Wounds by the Tribals of East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 22(4), pp.243-247. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2015-EH20FX
Manuscript Published on 01 December 2015
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