Ethnobotanical study of Kani tribes in Thoduhills of Kerala, South India

Xavier, T. Francis; Kannan, M.; Lija, Leyone; Auxillia, A.; Rose, Antony Kanthi Freeda; kumar, Subburaman Senthil

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2013.12.016

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“…survey conducted in region like Garhwal Himalaya, [11] lesser Himalaya of the Pakistan, [12] Kani tribes in Thodu hills of Kerala, South India, [13] North district of Tripura, and North East India, [14] revealed that AV is the most common species found in tropical and subtropical region and is used by traditional healer. It is identified with local name Bhekker and found to be most cited species (43%) and is one of the species having the highest cultural index values as well.…”

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Natural products are the most important source for discovery of new and effective drug molecules. The emergence of drug-resistant pathogens and the increase in diseases affecting the immune system have greatly intensified the need to investigate new bioactive metabolites for potential pharmaceutical and industrial applications. Ayurvedic classics have a unique wealth of medicinal plants and vast traditional knowledge of herbal medicine for the cure of various diseases. Adhatoda vasica (Nees) (AV) of family Acanthaceae, is a shrub growing throughout the Indian peninsula. The frequent use of AV has resulted in its inclusion in the WHO manual -The Use of Traditional Medicine in Primary Health Care. Thus, extensive research work has been conducted on the AV. The present article is an endeavor to review the ethanopharmacological evidence of therapeutic uses of AV in nutshell.

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“…Regular trips of the area were made during in summer, monsoon and winter season for collection and observation of different ethnomedicinally important plants. Information regarding ethnomedicinal plants of the area was collected through interviews with many persons who had the traditional knowledge of these medicinal plants (Xavier et al, 2014).The methods used for ethnobotanical data collection were semistructured interviews with the questionnaire based upon health problems, diagnosis and treatment methods, local name of medicinal plants, plant parts used methods of application, threats to medicinal plants and conservation practices were carefully recorded. During field survey, observation on the habit, habitat, flowering time, fruiting time, fragrance and colour of bark was recorded in the field diary.…”

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Ethnobotanical importance and herbal medicine in Vindhya region of Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India

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2017

J. Med. Plants Res.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that about 80% of the population of most developing countries relies on herbal medicine for their primary health care (Azaizeh et al., 2003). In India, it is reported that traditional healers use 2500 plant species while 100species of plants serve as regular source of medicine (Pei, 2001). Documenting the indigenous knowledge through ethno botanical studies is important for the conserving and utilization of biological recourses. The ethnobotany of Vindhya region is a very important and acknowledgeable all over the world. This science showed healthy relationship between human and nature and provides possibilities of finding new user for medicinal plants and can be used to discover new medicines derived from plant origin (Henrich, 2000).In India there are 550 tribal's communities covered under 227 ethnic groups residing in about 5000 villages in different forest and vegetation type (Sikarwar, 2002). India with its glorious past to the traditional medical system and use pattern of different plants is one of eight major centers of the origin and diversification of domesticated taxa having rich biodiversity.Sonebhadra district of Vindhya region is one of the less studied regions of India for its ethnobotanical values and therapeutic importance. Local herbs and other plants resources found in that area are the principal sources of medicine for the treatment of various diseases. Local tribal peoples and vaidyas have great knowledge of plants and plant parts for the treatment of diseases. But due to increasing population, over grazing, industrialization many plant become rare in this area. Present study report shows that the area needs conservation and regeneration strategies of the rare medicinal plants and their pharmacological importance in modern medicine system. MATERIALS AND METHODS Study areaThe area under investigation for ethnomedicinal studies falls under district Sonebhadra, U.P. India and came into existence in 1989 after division of district Mirzapur (Figure 1). It is the largest district of Uttar Pradesh in area. It is situated on Vindhyan plateau and Kaimur range lying between 24°42' N to 25°3'55' N and 83°3' 24" E to 83°22'55" E, covering an area of 6788 km. It is present in the extreme south east of the state and is bound by Mirzapur district to the northwest, Chandauli district to north, Bihar state to the northeast, Jharkhand State to the east, Chhattisgarh State to the south and Madhya Pradesh State to the west.Climatically, the area is dry tropical type. The summer temperature ranges between 22.8 to 42°C and winter between 8 to 17.5°C. The temperature in summer may reach up to 45°C and in winter below 5°C (up to 2°C).The average annual rainfall is 1065 mm. The forest is of tropical dry deciduous type covering an area of 2447 km 2 (Dense Forest -1078 km 2 open Forest -1369 km 2 ). Population of the area was 5.46 km 2 and population density was 4,094.9 inh/km 2 . The tribal inhabitants of this area are Agaria, Baiga, Dhangar, Chero, Painika, Gond, Kharwar,...

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“…Ethnobotanical studies assume great importance in enhancing our knowledge about the plants grow and used by native/tribal communities, the rich diversity assembled by them for their sustenance and the different means adopted by them for its preservation and conservation 3 . Ethno-medicinal documentation of tribal health system will be of great advantage to our pharmacologists and biotecnologists to develop potential medicine for treatment of several diseases and disorders.…”

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ABSTRACT:The present paper highlights the therapeutic uses of herbaceous medicinal plants used for various ailments by Toda tribe living in the pockets of Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu are inhabitants of Thiashola, Manjoor, Nilgiri District. A total of 32 plant species belonging to 18 families used by them as herbal medicines to treat several common diseases such as Asthma, antidote, contraceptive and night blindness, skin and stomach disorders, ulcer, common fever, rheumatism, bronchitis, cancer etc., Leaves are the most widely used plant part. During the present study it has been observed that the ethnobotanical systems and herbal medicines as therapeutic agents are of a paramount importance in addressing health problems of traditional communities. The indigenous knowledge available with these people plays an important role in quick and proper identification of natural resources.

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Ethnobotanical study of Kani tribes in Thoduhills of Kerala, South India

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