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B. K. Patnaik ¹, S. P. Rath ²

Affiliations
1 Govt. of Odisha (Plot No: 57, Jagamohan Nagar, Po-Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar-751030, Odisha, IN
2 Department of Botany, Utkal University, Vanivihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IN

Abstract

The present work was taken up to explore the ethno-botanical significance of some plant species showing their medicinal values and application of the plant extracts for different diseases. The significance of those plants were recorded from the local tribal people and Vaidya's, available literature and application in some cases. The use of biomolecules and identification of action of particular compound need to be studied extensively.

Keywords

Medicinal Plants, Sunabeda Plateau, Bhunjia Tribe, Ethnic Group.

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B. K. Patnaik ¹, S. P. Rath ¹

Affiliations
1 State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Odisha, IN

Abstract

Kalahandi district with rich biodiversity is inhabited by both aboriginal tribes and nontribal communities. Over 92% of the populations living in the rural and hilly regions are deprived of the modern medical facilities as a result of which they are subjected to using medicinal plants only for their health care, as advised by vaidyas and local practitioners. During above study 57 plant species including 11 trees, 10 small trees or large shrubs, 10 shrubs, 3 under shrubs, 12 herbs, 7 climbers and 4 twinners were recorded which were used by local people for treating various ailments. Some lesser known medicinal plants, widely used by ethnic people of two localities of Kalahandi district have also been reported.

Keywords

Kalahandi, Medicinal Plant, Ethnic People, Vaidyas

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