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VOL. 6, ISSUE 5 (2021)
Review on ethnobotanical utilities of plants against various skin diseases in Nashik district, Maharashtra, India
Authors
Pravin S Patil, Dipak B Patil, César R Solorio-Alvarado, G K Pawar
Abstract
This article includes and evaluates the ethnobotanical data currently available on medicinal plants traditionally used against different skin disease by the peoples of Nashik district of Maharashtra, India. About 26 ethnobotanical studies on traditional medicinal plants sources from Nashik were reviewed. The traditional knowledge related to various treatments of skin diseases has provided leads to develop active molecules. According to the sources, 102 medicinal plants species for various skin diseases were recorded. Different parts of plant i.e. root, leaf, stem, fruit, bark, flower etc. were used to prepare different types of recipe i.e. paste, oil, powder, pellets, fumes, extract, juice etc. prepared against the skin ailments. Crushing was the frequently used method of preparation.
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Pages:1349-1356
How to cite this article:
Pravin S Patil, Dipak B Patil, César R Solorio-Alvarado, G K Pawar "Review on ethnobotanical utilities of plants against various skin diseases in Nashik district, Maharashtra, India ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 5, 2021, Pages 1349-1356
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