Special Issue Description


Authors : L. B. Katre and S. G. Kunjalwar

Page Nos : 232-234

Description :
Abstract: Information on medicinal properties of plants used in traditional medicine is very complex. The evolving field of ethnobotany is offering valuable tool for studying wild medicinal plants. Traditional medicines play an important role in the provision of healthcare. Their use is significant in rural areas, increasing their commercial value. Most of the rural population still depends largely upon traditional medicine Umred tahsil is rich in medicinal plant diversity and associated tribal and folk knowledge system. The present paper deals with to collect information from local folks, tribes and traditional healers on medicinal use of laticiferous plants of Umred tahsil. Keywords: Ethnomedicine, tribes, laticiferous plants, Umred.

Date of Online: 30 Special Issue-1, March. 2015