NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository Collection: IJNPR Vol.2(1) [March 2011]

Traditional preparation of a health drink Nannari Sharbat from the root extract of Decalepis hamiltonii Wight & Arn.

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Traditional preparation of a health drink Nannari Sharbat from the root extract of Decalepis hamiltonii Wight & Arn.

Authors: Raju, A J Solomon; Ramana, K Venkata

Abstract: The root of an endemic and endangered woody climber, Decalepis hamiltonii Wight & Arn. is a valued source of a health drink Nannari Sharbat. This drink is quite common in Rayalaseema districts due to its medicinal valuesv, viz. stomach coolant, relief provider from constipation and acidity. In this paper the traditional procedure used by local people in some Southern states for the preparation of this drink and the impacts of root collection activity on the survival of this plants are described.

Page(s): 121-124

Ethno-medicinal plants from transitional zone of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, District Chamoli, Uttarakhand (India)

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Ethno-medicinal plants from transitional zone of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, District Chamoli, Uttarakhand (India)

Authors: Dangwal, LR; Rana, CS; Sharma, Antima

Abstract: The present communication deals with the ethno-medicinal plants of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (NDBR). The study was carried out on montane region located in transitional zone of NDBR in district Chamoli, Uttarkhand, India. The inhabitants have great faith in traditional knowledge of plants and their uses. Ethno-medicinal information on 21 plant species belonging to 20 families has been included in this paper. Information on traditional formulations, mode of administration and the ailments for which they are effective, apart from botanical and local plant names has been provided. The medicines consist of a single drug in the form of decoction, extract, oil, powder and pellets. These are prepared from leaves, petiole, bark, stem, roots, flowers, seeds, latex or entire plants. In few cases, application of latex or fresh parts like flowers or simply contact of plant parts were noted. The inhabitants use different plants for some common health problems like skin ailments, cuts, wounds, cold, cough, chronic fever, headache, stomachache, urinary complaints, respiratory disorder and gynaecological problems.

Page(s): 116-120

Indigenous traditional knowledge recorded on some medicinal plants in Narendra Nagar Block (Tehri Garhwal), Uttarakhand

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Indigenous traditional knowledge recorded on some medicinal plants in Narendra Nagar Block (Tehri Garhwal), Uttarakhand

Authors: Dangwal, L R; Sharma, Antima

Abstract: Garhwal Himalaya has been the reservoir of enormous natural resources including vegetational wealth. Local natives and tribes who live in the vicinity of forest, being close to the nature, possess a deep practical knowledge on indigenous flora, pertaining to curatives, culture, customs, ethos, cults, religion, belief, legends, myths as well as other miscellaneous uses. The people in remote villages and tribal areas depend upon the folk medicines and household remedies to a great extent. The prevalent practice of herbal remedies has descended down from generation to generation and includes the cure from simple ailments to the most complicated one. The present communication pertains to the traditional knowledge on some medicinal plants used for the treatment of various diseases i.e. dysentery, dysmenorrhea, obstetrical problem, piles, leucorrhoea, nasal bleeding, ophthalmic disorder, alopecia, scabies, urinary disorder, bronchitis, lumbago, epilepsy, sleeplessness, splenomegaly, galactagogue, etc.

Page(s): 110-115

Ethno-medicinal wisdom of tribals of Aurangabad district (M.S.), India

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Ethno-medicinal wisdom of tribals of Aurangabad district (M.S.), India

Authors: Mali, Prashant Y; Bhadane, Vijay V

Abstract: The present communication provides interesting unpublished traditional phytotherapy of seventy two indigenous medicinal plants used by rural and tribal population of Aurangabad district, Maharashtra, India to treat various human ailments. As the traditional herbal remedies are based on ancestral knowledge and empiric experiences, we have provided the tribal and folk phytotherapy and technology for preparation of drug so that at least a few plants can be considered for efficacy and analysis for further studies. Thus, this type of ethno-medicinal survey appears to be useful for the research on medicinal plants for the betterment of mankind.

Page(s): 102-109