Authors : Tondare, M.J., Wadekar, M.B.,Dahegaokar, R.R.
Page Nos : 87-93
Description :
The present study focuses on the ethno-medicinal plants used by different tribes of the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra state. The study enumerates 50 plant species belonging to 33 families used by the tribal herbal healers, called Vaidu, of the Gadchiroli district. The information on plants was collected by interviewing the traditional herbal healers. These plant species are helpful in the treatment of different health problems like Skin diseases, Stomachache, wound, Cough, Asthma, Diarrhea, Jaundice, Cold, Fever, Headache, Diabetic, Arthritis, Rheumatism, Anemia, Eye diseases, Paralysis, Piles etc.The collection and documentation of the traditional use of plants is very crucial for conservation of the age-old traditional knowledge, traditions and culture. More attempts should be made to authenticate and evaluate the efficacy of these herbs and products used by the tribal communities of Gadchiroli district.
