ethnobotanical survey of folklore plants used in treatment of snakebite in paschim medinipur district, west bengal
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Abstract
Objective: To investigate and collect information from traditional health healers/tribal communities on the use of medicinal plants for treatment of snakebite.
Methods: The ethno-medicinal study was conducted in 8 villages of the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal in 2012-2013 through questionnaire and personal interviews. Following the method of Martin, information about medicinal plants used in snake bite, precise plant parts used, methods of treatment and administration was enquired from the tribal communities (Santhals, Mundas, Lodhas, Bhumijs, Oraon Kherias) of the region.
Results: The present study enumerates 20 ethnomedicinal plant species belonging to 16 families used by the tribal communities and medicinal healers of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal in treatment of snakebite. Each plant species has been listed alphabetically according to its botanical name, family, vernacular name, part(s) used, mode of preparation/administration.
Conclusions: The importance of traditional medicinal system among the tribal communities of Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal has been highlighted in the present study.
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| Authors | ;Sumana Sarkhel |
| Journal | Organic letters |
| Year | 2014 |
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10.12980/APJTB.4.2014C1120
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