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Research Paper | Botany | India | Volume 4 Issue 9, September 2015

Traditional Use of Herbal Medicines against Rheumatism by the Tribals of Satna District (M.P.)

Lipika Devi Bala ^[2] | Ravindra Singh ^[7]

Abstract: The present paper is the outcome of an attempt made to document the traditional knowledge on medicinal plants which are used by tribals and other rural people of Satna district in in Madhya Pradesh for treatment of rheumatism. The plants which are used for the treatment of various diseases belongs to 35 species of 22 families. In the present piece of work an alphabetical list of these plants with their family, local name, preparation of medicine and dosage and mode of administration has been discussed at length.

Keywords: Traditional use, Herbal medicine, Rheumatism, Tribals, Satna district

Edition: Volume 4 Issue 9, September 2015,

Pages: 1259 - 1262