DOCUMENTATION OF TRIBAL CLAIMS FOR RHEUMATISM IN ODISHA, INDIA
Journal Title: International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Objectives: Odisha has been known as a rich source of valuable medicinal plants. Present work enumerates the indigenous knowledge on plant utilized as a natural remedy for rheumatism by the local or native peoples of Odisha.Methods: Information on curative values of different wild drug plant species has been gathered through personal interaction with tribal peoples. The study was conducted during the year 2010-2011 following standard ethno botanical methods.Results: A total of 144 plant species belonging to 57 families and 130 genera has been documented. The dominant families are Fabaceae, Acacthaceae, Apocyaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Malvaceae. Shrubs (34%) were the primary source of medicine, followed by herbs (32%) and trees (22%). High rate of frequency citation (Fc) of different medicinal plant species reveals that the current ethno botanical claims are strongly authenticated and needs to be further phytochemical and pharmacological investigation of herbal drug development program.Conclusions: Immediate steps should be taken not only to protect the medicinal flora of the state, but also to conserve the valuable traditional knowledge prior to extinction.Â
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Swati Sucharita Panda, Sudam C Sahu, Nabin K Dhal
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