Research Article | Published: 01 September 2016

Traditional indigenous knowledge prevalent in folk herbal medicines in cure of various pains in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Rajiv Rai

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 23 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 143-149 | 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2016-Y582M2 | Cite this article

Abstract

The paper enumerates seventeen plant species used by tribal's in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh (Table-1). The roots, leaves, fruits and seeds, in cure of pains such as abdomen pain, body swelling and pain, joint pain, liver  swelling and  pain, migraine, neck pain, stomach pain and wound with body  swelling. These species are prevalent among local communities as Gond, Bediya, Bhil and Kol tribes  using from root, stem, leaf, fruit and seed and formulations prepared as  powder,  paste, oil, leaf extract and powder, fruit and seed powder.

Keywords

Folk-Medicine, Ailments, Formulations, Pains, Tribes Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh

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Rai, R., 2016. Traditional indigenous knowledge prevalent in folk herbal medicines in cure of various pains in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 23(3), pp.143-149. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2016-Y582M2

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