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International Research Journal of Plant Science (ISSN: 2141-5447)
Vol. 12(1) pp. 01-013, February, 2021
Available online @ https://www.interesjournals.org/plant-science.html
DOI: http:/dx.doi.org/10.14303/irjps.2021.002
Copyright ©2021 International Research Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Studies on ethnomedicinal plant diversity at daund
tehsil, Pune, Maharashtra
Samudra, S.M.1 and Shinde H.P.2*
1
Department of Botany, K.G. Kataria College, Pune, Maharashtra.
2
Department of Botany, K.V. N. Naik Arts Commerce and Science College, Nasik, Maharashtra.
Correspondence email: shindehemant79@gmail.com
Abstract
India is rich in biodiversity and considered to be a storehouse of medicinal plants. The diversity of indigenous
and endemic medicinal plants has contributed a lot to the practice of herbal/traditional medicines by local tribal
communities. It has been observed that valuable information about the diverse ethno medicinal plant species located
at the particular area is accumulated traditionally at the local herbal healers or medicine men “Vaidu” by whom;
this valuable information is hardly shared with others, due to which the vast treasure of ethnomedicinal knowledge
is eroding gradually, also triggered by modernization, rapid socioeconomic changes etc. As a part of participatory
efforts towards creating awareness about medicinal utilities of plants and need of conservation; a periodic survey
was carried out in and around Daund tehsil to record the diversity of ethnomedical plant species along with their
medicinal utilities. Total 74 plant species were identified and enlisted for their medicinal values to cure several
diseases like gynaecological ailments, asthma, cold, cough, dysentery, jaundice, piles, skin diseases etc. including
plant species like Aegle marmelos, Boerhavia diffusa, Caralluma adscendens var. fimbriata, Chrozophora
rottlerin, Citrulus colocynthis, Glossocardia bosvallea, Macrotyloma uniflora, Sesamum laciniatum, Vernonia
anthelmintica etc. The present work aimed to highlight not only the diversity of ethnomedicinally important plant
species but also their potential utilization as resources in a conservation perspective.
Keywords: Ethnomedicinal diversity, Daund.
INTRODUCTION including regions like Torna fort, Katraj ghat etc. Similarly;
(Chopra et al. 1956, 1958; Mitra, Jain 1991 and Nair, Mohan
India ranks sixth among 12 mega diversity countries in 1998) have provided a glossary of Indian medicinal plants.
the world and is treasure for endemic medicinal plants. (Jain et al. 1973, 1994) published the use of medicinal plants
(Myers et.al. 2000). The entire Western Ghats (Sahyadris) among certain Adivasis in India and gave a list of major
is considered as a major genetic reserve with an enormous medicinal plants of India. Many valuable herbal drugs have
biodiversity of ancient lineage. The use of plants with been discovered by knowing that particular plant was used
pharmaceutical properties has received increased interest by ancient folk healers for the treatment of some kind of
nowadays from both homeopathic and allopathic branches. ailment (Ekka & Dixit, 2007). The presence of drug residues
The diversity of indigenous and endemic medicinal plants results in development of drug resistant microorganism
has contributed a lot to the practice of herbal/traditional that are difficult to treat and the world is looking for safer
medicines by local tribal communities. The Indian systems herbal alternatives (Nisha. 2008). Medicinal plants play an
of medicine have been a part of the culture & tradition of important role in public health, especially in developing
India down the centuries. The ‘Sushruta Samhita’ attributed countries, where it is believed that the intense utilization of
to Sushruta in the 6th century BC described over 700 plants with therapeutic action does not lead to intoxication
medicinal plants. More than 9000 plant species are found (Mossi et. al. 2009; Jagtap et.al. 2020). Similarly; Indian
to be used for health care in India under folk and codified council of medicinal research has prepared a Database
Indian medical systems. on ethnomedicinal plants of Western Ghats (Kholkunte,
Earlier, (Razi 1952; Santapau 1951, 1957; Vartak 1953, 1960) 2008). The use of participatory methods in ethnobiological
have contributed flora of Poona and neighbouring district studies has grown overtime and become an important tool
2 Int. Res. J. Plant. Sci.
in these studies (Sieber 2010). Herbal traditional methods Latest research has shown that over 70% of the medicinal
have been developed through many experiences of many plant collections involve destructive harvesting because of
generations (Zingare. 2012). Though the geographical area the use of parts like roots, bark, wood, stem and the whole
cover of the country represents about 2.4% of the world’s plant in case of herbs. This poses a definite threat to the
total landmass, it harbours a total of 47,513 plant species endemic medicinal plant species as well as to the diversity
(Singh & Dash, 2014; Arisdason & Lakshminarasimhan; 2019). of medicinal plants studies which has an enormous scope
Ethnobotanical explorations and documentation indicate that in years to come. The present investigation was attempted
more than 7000 species have been used for human food at so as to collect and document valuable information about
some stage in human history (Grivetti and Ogle 2000). But this diversity of ethnomedicinal plant species used by local
important knowledge is slowly diminishing day by day due to people in and around the Daund tehsil; as it was observed
invasion of alien cultures. (Lokhande; 2020). that there is very little or no work has been done on diversity
of ethnomedicinal plants specifically from Daund tehsil
Nearly 18,000 species of flowering plants that account (Figure 1).
almost 11% of the total plant species in the world. (Singh
et.al. 2015). An exploration of known and unknown METHODOLOGY
ethnomedicinal flora with an objective of its effective
utilization can be viewed as a promising resource for the Study Area
welfare of local people and mankind to the large extent. Daund tehsil lies in Pune district and situated on the bank
(Wagh et.al. 2018; Shinde et.al. 2018). of Bhima river. The river Bhima and its tributary rivers
Pharmaceutical and herbal industries require information Mula-Mutha are dominating drainage pattern in study
about adequate supply of crude drugs, their proportion, region. Besides an urban centre; it comprises 102 villages
formulations, doses, effectivity etc. which are being fulfilled (Figures 2 and 3). The dry mixed deciduous forest pocket
mostly through the local traditional practitioners. However; covers the board western part of the area. It is famous
this may lead to problems of authenticity of material used, for rich ethno-floristic diversity along north-eastern side.
problems of quality of materials, wastage during transport It has remained inhabited to certain extent by the local
and time gap between collection and medicine preparation. inhabitants for certain needs and necessities. The people
here utilize medicinal plants to cure human diseases. The
Also; during the last decade; places like Daund tehsil; present ethno-medico-botanical studies were carried out at
located near to megacity like Pune; having an enormous the various regions of Daund tehsil with the help of field
expansion in industries especially pharmaceutical visits, questionnaire and group discussion during the period
industries. Due to this; there is an increasing pressure on from 2019 to 2020.The plant specimen collected from
diversity of endemic medicinal plants from these regions. the region were properly processed for herbarium (Jain
Samudra S.M, et al. 3
Figure 1: Floristic diversity of some ethnomedicinal plant species
A. Urena lobata L. moorthy. B. Celmatis triloba Heyne ex Roth. C. Mucuna pruriens L. D.C. D. Echinops echinatus
Roxb. E. Solanum xanthocarpum Schrad & Wendl. F. Cassia fistula L. G. Bombax ceiba L. H. Plumbago zeylanica L. I.
Cassia auriculata. J. Terminalia catappa L. K. Tridax procumbens L. L. Abelmoschus manihot L. Medik. M. Adhatoda
zeylanica Medik. N. Martynia annua L. O. Pergularia daemia (Frossk.) Chiov. P. Rotheca serrata L. Steane & Mabb.
Q. Sida cordata (Burm.f.). R. Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth.
4 Int. Res. J. Plant. Sci.
Figure 2: Location map and Google map showing the study area.
Figure 3: Imagery ©2021 Landsat / Copernicus, Data SIO, NOAA, U.S. Navy, NGA, GEBCO, Map data ©2021 10 km.
and Rao, 1976). The herbarium specimens are deposited The recorded plant species were found to be used by local
at Department of Botany, K.G. Kataria College Daund, traditional healers and practitioners who have been using
Pune. The data on ethno-botany has been identified and specific plant parts in specific formulations and doses, to
confirmed with help of regional flora and relevant scientific cure various ailments and diseases (Table 1).
literature. The information was recorded on questionnaire Majority of medicinal plants are used as simple drug; i.e. the
and in the field note books. plant part used are roots leaves and stems or even as a whole
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION plant; while some plant species are used in combination
with other plant parts. Out of 37 plant families; maximum
The present study involved the documentation of number of plants speices was belonging to plant families
ethnomedicinal information that is based on actual field like Fabaceae (16%), Malvaceae (8%) and Asteraceae (7%)
visits, discussion with people, questionnaires within the with 12, 6 and 5 plant species respectively. Similarly; Plant
Daund tehsil of Pune district; which revealed total 74 families like Euphorbiaceae, Lamiaceae, represented by 4
ethnomedicinal plant species belonging to 37 families. plant species each, Solanaceae and Apocynaceae by 3 plantSamudra S.M, et al. 5
species each. Habit wise; the recorded plant species were It was observed that local people have been consistently
mostly herbaceous (34%) tree species (26%) as well as few utilizing medicinal plant species as recorded during this study;
were shrubs (19%), climbers and twiners (16%) (Figure 4-A for their therapeutic nutritional as well as ethnoveterinary
and Figure 4-B). purposes. The ethnomedicinal plant species like Dioscorea
Table 1: Ethno-medicinal observations of Daund tahsil Pune District (M.S.) India.
Sr. Botanical Name Common Plant part
Family Habit Ethnomedicinal uses Reference
No. Name used
Root paste applied over
Abelmoschus the cuts, injuries for
1 manihot L. Medik. Bhendi Herb Roots Patil et al. (2010)
quick healing.
Fruits used in dysentery.
Bombax ceiba L. Diluted root paste used Patil et al. (2010),
2
Sawar Tree Root for the treatment of Suneetha et al.
menorrhagia gum. (2012).
Bark powder boiled Patil et al. (2010),
Helicteres isora L. Large along with water,
3 Muradeseng Bark, Root Kuvar and Shinde
shrub allowed to cool and
(2019)
used against snake bite.
One to two gm of
Reddy et al. (2006);
bark is chewed for the
Grewia tiliifolia Vahl. Dhamani Tree Bark, ripe Koteswara Rao et
4 treatment of urinary
fruits al. (2014). Lokhnade
Malvaceae trouble. ripe fruits eaten
(2020)
raw
Sida cordata Juice is used as Sahu et al. (2013),
Bhumi petari,
(Burm.f.) Borss. Herb Leaves stomachic, in bowel Salve and Mishra
5 Bhoybal
Waalk Burm.f complaints. (2019).
Juice of leaves
Rai and
and roots is used
Lalramnghinglova
for antioxidant,
Urena lobata L. Ssp. Caesar gavat Shrub Leaves, root (2011), Salave et.al.
6 antimicrobial
lobata moorthy (2012),
properties also used in
rheumatism.
Bark, leaves, Fruits seeds are used
Kulkarni and
Pithecellobium seeds, to cure diarrhoea, chest
7 Chichbilai Tree Jamkhandi (2018),
dulce (Roxb.) Benth. flowers and congestion, ulcers,
Kamble et.al. (2010).
fruits indigestion etc.
Fabaceae
Seed are boiled in Dhore et al. (2012),
Abrus precatorius water, the concentrated
8 L. Syrt. Gunj Climber Seeds Awasarkar et.al.
extract used as blood
(2014).
purifier.
Butea monosperma The bark is boiled in
9 Awasarkar et.al.
(Lamk) Tauub. Bark and water used in stomach
Palas Tree (2014), Lokhnade
Flower pain. Flowers used as
(2020).
vegetable
Cassia auriculata L. Decoction used for
10 Tarwad Shrub Leaves Jagtap et.al. (2020)
rheumatism.
Fruit pulp mixed with
Cassia fistula L. breast milk and given Awasarkar et.al.
Bahawa Tree Fruit
11 for the treatment of (2014).
constipation in infants.
Inner bark, made
warm over fire and its
repeated application
Erythrina variegata over joints to get relief
Bark and Kuvar and Shinde
L. Pangara Tree from joint pain. Bark
12 Leaves (2019)
and leaves are crushed
together and extract
is used as antidote for
snake bite.6 Int. Res. J. Plant. Sci.
The roots are chewed
for the relief of cough
and bronchitis,
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Root and ulceration of urinary
L. Jeshthamadh Herb Padal et al. (2013).
13 Stem bark. tract. The stem bark
used for external
application on cuts and
wounds.
Macrotyloma Soup in rejuvenation
uniflora (Lam.) after prolonged illness. Jagtap et.al (2013),
14 Verdc. Hulaga Climber Seeds
Seeds also taken in (2020).
asthma and stomachic.
The crushed leaves
Mucuna pruriens used in boils. The
Leaf and pod hairs are used
L. DC. Khaj-Kuiri Climber Lokhnade (2020)
15 Seeds as to expel acaroid
mites. Seeds used as
vegetable.
Pongamia pinnata Seed paste applied on Desale et.al. (2013),
(L.) Pierre. Karanj Tree Seeds
16 wounds, carbuncles. Jagtap et.al (2020).
Papilionaceae
The leaf juice is used in Misra and Misra
Sesbania Shevari or night blindness for night (2013),
Leaf and
grandiflora (L) poir. Agasta Tree blindness and dimness Salve and Mishra
17 Flower.
of vision. Leaves flowers (2019).
are used as vegetable.
Tephrosia purpurea Whole plant decoction Desale et.al. (2013),
Unhali Herb Whole plant is taken once a day to Kuvar and Shinde
18 (L.) Pers.
cure skin diseases. (2019)
Jagtap et.al (2013),
Acalypha indica L. Leaf juice on earache Awasarkar et.al.
19 Chuda Herb Shoot
and cough. (2014).
Chrozophora rottleri Dried leaf powder
(Geis.) Juss Shahdevi Herb Leaves applied on wounds of Jagtap et.al (2013).
20
animals and human.
Euphorbia tiruculli L. Warm cladode juice is Jagtap et.al. (2013),
21 Nangadi sher Shrub Cladode
Euphorbiaceae used in earache. (2020)
Juice on toothache &
Jatropha curcus L. eye, juice on jaundice, Jagtap et.al. (2013),
Mogali errand Shrub Stem
22 latex seals and heals Ghalme (2020).
wounds.
Roots crushed in water
Achyranthus aspera given in scorpion Awasarkar et.al.
sting and dog bite, (2014),
23 L. Aghada Herb Root, leaves
leaves with milk of Atre and Khedkar
goat in asthma, genital (2020).
disorders.
Amaranthaceae Stem is burnt, ash is
left behind 1-2 gm of
Amaranthus powder with water is Awasarkar et.al.
24 Katemath Herb Stem
spinosus L. taken internally for 1-2 (2014).
week for the treatment
of kidney stone
The decoction of leaves
Adhatoda zeylanica is given twice a day to
25 Adulsa Shrub Leaves Padal et.al. (2013).
Medik. children to cure cough
till relief from cough.
Acanthaceae Lepidagathis Dried ash applied on Jagtap et.al. (2013),
26 cristata Willd. Bhui- tervad Shrub Shoot Awasarkar et.al.
skin infections.
(2014).Samudra S.M, et al. 7
Echinops echinatus
Bharamdanda Root decoction used in
27 Roxb. Shrub Roots Jagtap et.al. (2013),
Kate chendu cough and toothache.
Awasarkar et.al.
Eclipta alba L. Juice is used in cold
(2014),
28 Hassk. Maka Herb Shoot and cough, and genital
Atre and Khedkar
problems.
(2020).
Glossocardia Bitter shoot in
Awasarkar et.al.
29 bosvallea (L. f.) DC. Ran shepu Herb Shoots throat infection and
Asteraceae (2014).
hoarseness of throat.
Tridax procumbens Leaf juice on wounds Awasarkar et.al.
30 L. Dagadi pala Herb Shoot and applied at insect (2014),
bite. Jagtap et.al. (2020).
Vernonia
anthelmintica (L.) Seeds baked with milk
31 Willd. Kadu karale Herb Seeds are used in respiratory Jagtap et.al. (2013),
diseases and asthma.
Lavandula bipinnata Stem powder is used
Gond Herb Stem in the treatment of Desale et.al. (2013),
32 (Roth) Kuntze
diarrhoea.
Ocimum basilicum Seeds soaked in water
L. Sabja Herb Seeds Salve and Mishra
33 and used in kidney
(2019).
stone.
The root paste is
Plectranthus Vanarmaukhi, applied for the treatment Awasarkar et.al.
34 barbatus Andrews Herb Roots
Maainmul of scabies. (2014).
Lamiacaeae
Roots are useful in
tooth problems. Leaves
Rotheca serrata L. are used in asthma, Awasarkar et.al.
35 Steane & Mabb. Bharangi Shrub Leaves, roots
rheumatism, (2014).
snake bite, dyspepsia
etc.
Chewing of leaves in Sahu et al. (2013),
Aegle marmelos L. piles, genital problems.
36 Bel Tree Leaves, fruit Atre and Khedkar
Corr. Ripened fruit in anaemic
(2020).
dysentery.
Rutaceae Dried powders of leaves
Feronia elephantum Leaves and consumed with cow
37 Kawath Tree Kambale et.al. (2010).
Corr. fruits milk in the treatment of
impotency.
Gum obtained from
the mature stem and
is reputed medicine in Kshirsagar (2018),
Commiphora wightii Stem bark, arthritis. Latex is used
38 Guggul Tree Atre and Khedkar
(Arn.) Bhandari Latex in urinary and genital
(2020).
disorders. Gum is
also useful in religious
ceremonies.
Burseraceae
Gum is used for the
treatment diseases
Boswellia serrata Bark gum/ affecting skin, eye, and Dev (1983), Atre and
39 Roxb. ex Colebr. Dhupali, Salai Tree gastrointestinal tract and
resins Khedkar (2020).
respiratory and genital
disorders such as
asthma, bronchitis.
Datura inoxia Mill. Pandhara Warmed leaves applied
Large Awasarkar et.al.
Leaves on joint pains and
40 Dhotra herb (2014).
swellings.
Solanum
xanthocarpum Seed smoked on
41 Bhuiringani Shrub Seeds Desale et.al. (2013),
Schrad. & Wendl. toothache.
Solanaceae
Withania somnifera Leaves used to reduce Ramanathan et al.
obesity. Root powder (2014), Jagtap et.al.
42 L. Dunal Ashwagandha Shrub Leaves & root
in milk given in seminal (2020)
debility.8 Int. Res. J. Plant. Sci.
The roots are used on
burning sensation, skin
Kannan and Kumar
disease and diarrhoea.
43 Hemidesmus Root and (2014); Satyavathi et
The stem powder is
indicus R.Br. Anantmul Twiner stem. al. (2014); Kshirsagar
boiled and used on the
(2018).
inflammation uterine
disorders, cough and
asthma.
Leaves and root
powder is used in throat Nagalakshmi
44 Apocynaceae Pergularia daemia Leaves, root, infection, fever, urinary
Utaran Shrub (2014); Marathe and
(Frossk.) Chiov. latex problems, bone fracture,
Deshmukh (2020).
swellings, snake bite,
scorpion sting etc.
Caralluma
Misra and Misra
adscendens var. Tender fresh Fresh stem in diabetes (2013); Deepa et al.
45 fimbriata (Wall.) Shenguli Herb
stem to reduce blood sugar. (2014);
Grav. & Mayur
Kshirsagar (2018).
Lagenaria siceraria Fruit juice is consumed
46 (Molina) Standl. Dudhi- bhopala Climber Fruits to reduce excess body Padal et al. (2013).
fats.
Cucurbitaceae Citrulus colocynthis Leaf juice applied on
Kadu Leaves swellings in animals,
47 L. Schrad. Climber Jagtap et.al. (2013),
Indrayan root root with water in
jaundice.
Cocculus villosus Leaves are useful in
48 DC. Vasanvel Climber Leaves Jagtap et.al. (2013),
dysentery.
Menispermiaceae Tinospora cordifolia Leaf juice used with
Leaves & curd in jaundice and Kshirsagar (2018),
49 (Willd.) Miers Gulwel Climber
roots piles, leaf and root juice Jagtap et.al. (2020)
in cholera.
The stem bark with
mango stem bark and
Ailanthus excelsa
50 Stem bark. jambul stem bark are
Simaroubaceae Roxb. Muharuk Tree Patil et al. (2010)
crushed together and
used for multipurpose
diseases in animals.
51 Aristolochia Fresh juice is employed
Aristolochiaceae Murthy (2012),
Gandhak Twiner Leaves on wounds in animals to
bracteolata Lam. Jagtap et.al. (2020)
remove wound worms.
Bambusa Leaves in animal
52 arundinacea (Retz.) dysentery, Leaf ash in Rekha and Kumar
Poaceae Kalak Bamboo Leaves
Willd. coconut oil applied on (2014)
scabies.
53 Leaf juice is used on
Nyctaginaceae Boerhavia diffusa L.
Punarnava Herb Shoot jaundice, gas trouble Jagtap et.al. (2020)
and constipation.
Awasarkar et.al.
Capparis zeylanica Leaf juice mixed with (2014).
54
Capparaceae Waghati Shrub Leaves water used in kidney Deepa et al. (2014);
L.
stone. Panda et.al. (2014)
Awasarkar et.al.
Cardiospermum
55 Kapal Leaf decoction in (2014).
Sapindaceae helicacabum L. Climber Leaves
Phodi rheumatism and piles. Shanmukha Rao et al.
(2014)
Centella asiatica L. The entire herb is Awasarkar et.al.
56 Whole Plant.
Apiaceae Veb. Bramhi Herb consumed on regular
(2014).
basis as a brain tonic.
The stem powder is
Root and very specific for bone
57 Cissus Kandvel
Vitaceae Climber Stem. fractures and used on Padal et al. (2013)
quadrangularis L. Ghanasvel
complaints of the back
and spineSamudra S.M, et al. 9
Leaf paste is applied on
Celmatis triloba
58 head against headache, Natarajan and
Ranunculaceae Heyne ex Roth Mogra Climber Leaves
leaf juice used in itching Paulsen (2000).
due to ringworms.
Rhizome paste is
59 Curcuma inodora
Zingiberaceae Vedi Halad Herb Rhizome applied locally to get Kshirsagar (2018).
Blatt.
relief from muscle pain.
The tuber juice is used
in nausea, intestinal
60 Cyperus rotundus L. Nagarmotha or Awasarkar et.al.
Cyperaceae Herb Tubers worms, and diarrhoea,
Lohal (2014).
wound and skin
diseases.
Colocasia esculenta Leaves are used during
Corm, parturition to minimize Rekka and Senthil
61 L.
Araceae Alu Herb petioles, labour pain, fever, Kumar (2014),
Schott
leaves constipation, earaches. Pimple et.al (2019).
Also used as vegetable.
Awasarkar et.al.
Bulbils are used in
(2014),
62 Large the treatment of piles,
Dioscorea bulbifera Kadu-karanda Misra and Misra
Dioscoreaceae Bulbils dysentery, syphilis,
L. climber (2014).
ulcers, cough, leprosy,
Marathe and
diabetes, and asthma.
Deshmukh (2020).
Holoptelea Bark powder pasted on Naidu (2003), Ghalme
63 integrifalia (Roxb)
Ulmaceae Papada Tree Bark the wound of animals for
planch. (2020).
healing.
Stem powder boiled in
Ipomoea pes-tigris
64 water, extract missed Khairnar and Gadekar
Covolvulaceae L. Borvel, Borvak Climber Stem
with sugar-candy, used (2019).
in impotency.
Padal et al. (2013)
65 Madhuca longifolia. Latex applied in animal
Sapotaceae Mohwa Tree Plant latex Awasarkar et.al.
(Koen) Macbr. bites and muscular pain.
(2014).
Ripened fruits oil
66 is applied/rubbed Awasarkar et.al.
Martyniaceae Martynia annua L. Waghnakhi Shrub Fruits
in treatment of skin (2014).
disorders.
Samydurai et al.
The smoked root
Plumbago zeylanica (2012)
67 powder is used in piles,
Plumbaginaceae L. Chitrak Shrub Roots Kshirsagar (2018),
used as an antidote for
Kuvar and Shinde
snake bite.
(2019)
Seed oil is applied on
knee joints to get relief
Semecarpus Atre and Khedkar
68 from rheumatic pain,
Anacardiaceae anacardium L. f. Biba Tree Seed (2020), Ghalme
wounds, skin diseases
(2020).
and sexual disorders.
Sesamum
69 laciniatum Klein ex Juice used in animal
Pedaliaceae Rantil Herb Shoots Jagtap et.al. (2013),
Willd. dysentery.
Leaf juice is used to
treat scabies, skin
diseases and leprosy.
Terminalia catappa
70 Leaves, bark Bark in used against Manikandan and
Combretaceae L. Deshi-badam Tree
and Seeds mouth and throat Lakshmanan (2014)
problems and stomach
up sets, dysentery and
fever.
Trichodesma The leaves are used
71 to treat fever, eye, ear Misra and Misra
Boraginaceae indicum L. R. Br. ex Phopati Herb Leaves
disorders and joint (2013)
Lehm.
problems.10 Int. Res. J. Plant. Sci.
Shoots consumed as
72 Deepa et al. (2014),
Zygophylaceae Tribulus terrestris L. vegetable and used in
Sarata Herb Shoot Atre and Khedkar
waist pains; decoction
(2020).
used in seminal debility.
The roots are useful in
inflammation dysentery, Lingaiah and Rao
Root and urinary disorders,
73 Vitex negundo L. (2013); Shanmukha
Verbenaceae Nirgudi Tree Flower. wounds and skin
Rao et al. (2014),
diseases. The flowers
Patil et al. (2014)
are used in diarrhoea,
cholera and fever.
Fresh roots with milk
given in jaundice
74 Phyllanthus acidus Roots, leaves and urine and sexual Atre and Khedkar
Phyllanthaceae Rai-awala Tree disorders. Fruit syrup
L. Skeels Fruits (2020).
is also used in the
treatment of stomach
ailments.
Fabaceae
16% Malvaceae
Other families 8%
42%
Asteraceae
7%
Euphorbiaceae
5%
Lamiaceae
Cucurbitaceae Solanaceae 5%
3% Acanthaceae Amaranthaceae Apocynaceae 4%
3% 3% 4%
Figure 4A: Family wise distribution of ethnomedicinal plant species.
Other
5%
Climbers
16% Herbs
34%
Trees
26%
Shrubs
19%
Figure 4B: FHabit wise distribution of ethnomedicinal plant species.Samudra S.M, et al. 11
bulbifera, Caralluma adscendens, Lagenaria siceraria etc. Chopra RN and Chopra(1956). Glossary of Indian medicinal plants.
C.S.I.R., New Delhi.
have been found to be effective against the urban lifestyle
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