ISSN: 2167-0412
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Sarkhel S
Paschim Medinipur-721102, West Bengal
India
Research Article
Ethnomedicinal Uses of Some Plants in Treatment of Jaundice by Tribal
Communities of Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal, India
Author(s): Sarkhel S
Sarkhel S
To investigate the ethnomedicines used in treatment of jaundice by tribal communities in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. An ethnomedicinal study was conducted in twelve villages of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal during 2013-2014 to collect information from traditional health healers/tribal communities on the use of medicinal plants for treatment of jaundice by the tribal community of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. This paper provides ethnomedicinal information on the plants used to treat jaundice by three important indigenous communities of Paschim Medinipur district - Santhals, Mundas and Lodhas,. The traditional knowledge of the studied indigenous communities on herbal preparations used for treating jaundice was collected through structured questionnaire and personal interviews. The present study enumerates 12 species of plants belonging to 12 families us.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0412.1000205