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| Title: | Indigenous healthcare practices in Buldhana district (Maharashtra) |
| Authors: | Ahirrao, Y A
Patil, D A |
| Keywords: | Ethnomedicine
Indigenous healthcare
Medicinal plants
Buldhana district
Maharashtra |
| Issue Date: | Mar-2010 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| IPC Code: | Int. cl.8— A61K 36/00 |
| Abstract: |
The authors surveyed Lonar, Sindkhed Raja
and Dewulgaon Raja tehsils of Buldhana district (Maharashtra)
from viewpoint of plant-based healthcare practices amongst the rural and tribal
people. This paper includes information on 30 species belonging to 29 genera
and 22 families of angiosperms. This study comprises information on traditional
formulations, mode of administration and the ailments for which they are
effective, apart from botanical and local plant names. The medicines consist of
a sole drug or a principal 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 are noted. They are
used for as many as 26 human diseases. Out of 30 species, 17 have been recorded
for additional information from this region. The plant species are desired for
further modern scientific screening.
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| Page(s): | 85-88 |
| ISSN: | 0976-0512 (Online); 0976-0504 (Print) |
| Source: | IJNPR Vol.1(1) [March 2010]
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