Authors : V. S. Khonde,M. C. Kale and R. S. Badere
Page Nos : 36-43
Description :
This paper aims to investigate medicinal plant, used traditionally by the Gond and Madiya community. Reports
from plant informants were obtained during field studies in January 2013 to January 2016. The botanical names,
local name(s), medicinal uses, as well as plant part (s) used, and other uses with method of preparation. 100 plant
species was recorded during this survey. The popularity of plant with traditional uses among the tribal people is
fading due to migration, restriction from religion and dependence on modern medicine for the therapy. Use of
forest land for agricultural development and timber harvesting is also contributing to the loss of knowledge.
Awareness activities in Gadchiroli district among tribal people on the usefulness of medicinal plants has
contributed significantly towards the preservation of old traditional knowledge of medicinal plants.
Keywords: Medicinal plants, Kurkheda, Korchi. Ethnobotany, Gond ,Madiya.
