The study was carried out on the Kanikkars (Kani) inhabiting the Chinnamylar and Periyamylar regions of Agasthyamalai biosphere, Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. This area is famous for Kalakad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. The wild plants found in this region used for curing various disorders by the tribals.
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Manuscript Published on 01 September 2009
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