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VOL. 7, ISSUE 3 (2022)
Ethanomedicinal potential of Salher-Mulher forest Nashik district (Maharashtra)
Authors
K N Gaikwad, D S Khandbahale, K M Khalkar, M R Bhamare
Abstract
Salher-Mulher forest area comes under the Maleagon division of Nashik forest circle Nashik divsion. This area adjoins the Dang forest of Gujrath. The aim of this study is to evaluate the ethanomedicinal potential of this area. These areas are rich in biodiversity and various wild plants grow in their natural wild habitat. Form ancient period of time tribals of this region were used plants as source of folk medicine for treatment of various human ailments. According to present floristic survey it was reveled that 31 wild medicinal plants species belonging to 25 families were daily used as source of medicine recorded from this region. It was noted that the documented ethnomedicinal plants were frequently used to cure fever, cough, skin diseases, respiratory diseases, liver diseases, jaundice, diarrhea, dysentery, diabetes, poisons bites, impotency, stomach disorders etc. The different mode of administration of drugs like kadhas (decoction), bhasmas (ash), paste, poultice, powder, infusion or direct use of plant parts by tribal people.
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Pages:68-71
How to cite this article:
K N Gaikwad, D S Khandbahale, K M Khalkar, M R Bhamare "Ethanomedicinal potential of Salher-Mulher forest Nashik district (Maharashtra)". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 7, Issue 3, 2022, Pages 68-71
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