摘要

Diarrhoea is a leading cause of child and adult mortality in India. This paper deals with ethno-medicinal plants documentation and information which arc used by the tribals of Majhgawan block of Satna district for the cure of diarrhoea. Study revealed the use of 12 plant species by different tribes for the treatment of diarrhoea. These plant species are enumerated alphabetically with their botanical name, vernacular name, family, plant parts used and the way of using them medicinally. Holarrhena antidysenterica, Curcuma amada, Ficus glomerala and Butea monosperma were the plants used by more than one tribe for treating diarrhoeal conditions. Holarrhena antidysenterica was reported to be used by 4 different tribes of the region for correction of diarrhoea. Dominating tribes oldie region Kol, Gond and Mawasi utilized 50%, 33% and 25% of the plant species reported to be used as remedy of diarrhoea in the region.

  • 出版日期2011-12