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Sethuraman, M.
- Medico-ethnobotany: a Study on the Kattunayaka Tribe of Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu
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Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol 3, No 1 (2003), Pagination: 68-72Abstract
Objectives: To examine medico-ethnobotany of the Kattunayaka tribe of Nilgiri hills. Materials and methods: Field survey and personal discussion methods have been used in the collection of data. Results and discussion: A list of 19 flowering plants belonging to 18 genera and 13 families which are employed for remedial purposes by the Kattunayakas of Nilgiri hills, Tamil Nadu with their local names, ethnomedicinal claims and method of applications to treat common ailments are highlighted here.Keywords
Ethnomedicine, Kattunayaka Tribe, Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu- Folk Herbal Practices Among Toda Tribe of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu, India
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Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol 5, No 1 (2005), Pagination: 52-58Abstract
Objectives: To examine ethno-medicobotany of Toda tribe in the Nilgiri hills of South India. Materials and methods: Ethnobotanical field survey and personal discussion methods have been made use of in the collection of data. Results and discussion: A list of 32 botanicals (30 dicots and 2 monocots) plants belonging to 31 genera, 29 families and 32 species are employed for therapeutic purposes by the Toda tribe of Nilgiri hills, South India. The Parmelia caperata a type of moss paste is applied to wounds caused by animal bites for healing. In analyzing ethno-medicobotanical information, we present here data on various ethnomedicinal claims and method of applications to treat a host of ailments are underlined here. A short description of plants, their habitat, family and local names are also summarized here.Keywords
Ethno-medicobotany, Toda Tribe, Nilgiri Hills, South India- Stem and Stem Bark Used Medicinally by the Tribals Irulas and Paniyas of Nilgiri District, Tamilnadu
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