Research Article | Published: 22 March 2017

Indigenous Herbal Medicines in Cure of Ailments  Prevalent   Among  Bhariya  and Gond Tribes  in Chhindwara  District,  Madhya Pradesh

Rajiv Rai

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 24 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 59-68 | 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2017-OARAN3 | Cite this article

Abstract

The paper enumerates fifty plant species used by tribal’s in Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh along with parts of plant species, the formulations and doses as prevalent in cure of Leucoderma, Eczema, Sun –stroke, sun burn, Baldness, Boils, Female and Male Impotency, Heart ailments, Blood pressure, Diabetes, Intestinal worms, Snake bite, Scorpion–sting, Jaundice, Fracture and loss of appetite.

Keywords

Herbal Medicine, Ailments, Formulations, Bhariya and Gond, Tribes, Chhindawara District, Madhya Pradesh

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Rai, R., 2017. Indigenous Herbal Medicines in Cure of Ailments  Prevalent   Among  Bhariya  and Gond Tribes  in Chhindwara  District,  Madhya Pradesh. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 24(1), pp.59-68. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2017-OARAN3

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