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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Floristic studies and utilization of ethno-medicinal plants in Mettala Hills., Rasipuram Taluk, Eastern Ghats, India
Authors
Sriniasan Nithya S, Edward Gnanaraj Wesely, Michael Helan Soundra Rani
Abstract
Nearly 80% of the world population use
traditional medicine, mainly medicinal plants, to cure illnesses and
ailments(UICN et al.,1993).In developing countries and rural societies,
the use of medicinal plants is both a valuable resource and a necessity, and
furthermore it provides a real alternative for primary health care
systems(Alexiades & Lozoya, 1996). Mettala Hills is an under explored and
biodiversity rich region of Eastern Ghats in southern India. Which is exactly
situated at Rasipuram Taluk (karkudalpatti Village) belongs to Namakkal
district of Tamil Nadu. The present study showed that some plants of Mettala
Hills used by Irular tribals for treating various disorders. A total of 17
species of plants were identified. All the 17 species have medicinal uses. Some
of the common plants identified were Pavonia odorata, Thevetia peruviana,
Cassia tora, Cassia fistula, Spermococe hispida, Merremia tridentate, Acmella
calva, Cocculus hrsutus s, Rauvolfia verticillata, Grewia tiliaefolia.. Our
results showed 17 species of plants are used by the Irular tribes of Mettala
hills for the treatment of various diseases such as chest pain, joint pain,
migration, heart diseases, skin diseases, ulcers, gallstones, injuries of
nerves and kidney, cough, cardiac disorders, snake bite, respiratory diseases,
purgative, pulmonary tuberculosis, menstrual disorders, swelling wounds, renal
and vesicle calculi, vitiated conditions of kapha. The present investigation
showed that the tribes (Irular) of Mettala hills possess rich knowledge of the
medicinal plants and their utilization.
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Pages:175-179
How to cite this article:
Sriniasan Nithya S, Edward Gnanaraj Wesely, Michael Helan Soundra Rani "Floristic studies and utilization of ethno-medicinal plants in Mettala Hills., Rasipuram Taluk, Eastern Ghats, India". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 175-179
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