Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants used by Traditional Healers in Krishnagiri District of Tamilnadu
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

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Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants used by Traditional Healers in Krishnagiri District of Tamilnadu

G. Sundararajan, K. Preamkumar


Abstract: An ethnobotanical survey in Krishnagiri district of Tamilnadu have revealed a wealth of traditional knowledge on medicinal plants and their uses amongst the local traditional healers. The indigenous knowledge of local traditional healers and the native plants used for medicinal purposes were collected through questionnaire, group discussion and personal interviews during field trips. The study was focused on identifying folklore medicinal plants, disease treated, part of the plant used, methods of preparation, route of administration, ingredients added etc. From the survey, a total of 165 plant species belonging to 58 families were found to be useful in the treatment of various diseases. In this study the most dominant family was Papilionoideae and Rubiaceae. Folklore and traditional medicinal plants are important contributor for various ailments of local rural communities. It is urgent need for documenting these plant species before such valuable knowledge becomes inaccessible and extinct. Moreover, this study could play an important role for the conservation of these plants and represent the preliminary information required for future phytochemical and pharmacological investigation.


Keywords: Medicinal plants, Traditional knowledge and Treatment of various diseases


Edition: Volume 7 Issue 11, November 2018


Pages: 216 - 222



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G. Sundararajan, K. Preamkumar, "Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants used by Traditional Healers in Krishnagiri District of Tamilnadu", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 7 Issue 11, November 2018, pp. 216-222, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20192542, DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/ART20192542

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