Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

V. J. Tiwari ¹

Affiliations
1 P G Department of Botany, J M Patel College, Bhandara 441 904, Maharashtra State, IN

Abstract

The ethnopharmacological survey of Gond Tribe of Gondia district of Maharashtra State reveals that seeds of Trichosanthes cucumerina var. cucumerina (TCC) are used to cure tonsillitis and fever. In order to establish rationale behind ethnopharmacological uses a comprehensive survey of literature on reports of ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological work was conducted. Ethno medicinal uses were corroborated with chemical and biological activities. An attempt is made to check authenticity and validity of herbal drug on the basis of reported research work.

Keywords

Ethnopharmacology, Gond Tribe, Trichosanthes cucumerina, Evidence, Validity.

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V. J. Tiwari ¹

Affiliations
1 P G Department of Botany, J M Patel College, Bhandara 441 904 M.S., Maharashtra State, IN

Abstract

The ethnopharmacological survey of Madia-Gond Tribe of Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra State reveals that aqueous extract of leaves of Blumea lacera (BL) are used to cure anal fissure and haemorrhoid/piles. In order to establish rationale behind ethnopharmacological uses online database namely Pub Med, Google Scholar and online journals on medicinal plants were searched thoroughly to know ethnomedicinal, phytochmical and pharmacological profiles of plant. These references were analysed in perspective of different medicinal uses among distant ethnic communities in different regions of India. Ethno medicinal uses were corroborated with chemical and biological activities. An attempt is made to check authenticity and validity of herbal drug on the basis of reported research work.

Keywords

Rationale, Ethnopharmacology, Blumea lacera, Madia-Gond Tribe, Pharmacological and Chemical Validity.

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