Ethnomedicinal Uses of Host Plants of Wild Silk Moths in Mizoram
Journal Title: Journal of Environmental and Social Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
The paper deals with the host plants of wild silk moth of Mizoram having ethno medicinal values. The study provides medicinal usage of 22 species of the host plants of wild silk moths belonging to 14 families. They are listed along with their scientific name, local name, family, part used, methods of preparation and types of ailments treated. Documenting the indigenous knowledge through ethno botanical studies is important for the conservation and utilization of biological resources. This will not only safeguard our forest but would have direct impact on the conservation of food plants of different wild silk moths to ascertain the continued existence of these valuable entomofauna among other components of biodiversity.
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Esther Lalhmingliani
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