The present paper deals with the ethno-medico-botany of Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. 20 plant species belonging to 15 families are enumerated with knowledge of tribals for their medicinal uses in curing malaria. Plant part used, vernacular name, method of preparation of the drug and the dose of administration are given.
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