Ethnomedicinal wisdom of tribals of Kinwat forest of Nanded district (Maharashtra)

摘要

Ethnomedicinal applications of plants by tribals of Kinwat forest range of Nanded district of Maharashtra were assessed through a survey during 2006-2008. First hand information on ethnomedicinal preparations, dosage and their mode of administration was gathered from herbal practitioners of Gond, Kolam, Andh and Pradhan tribes. Hitherto unreported applications of 25 plant species belonging to 22 families and 25 genera are presented in this paper. The study has brought to light some interesting data on plants which may form a potential source of information for new bio- dynamic compounds of therapeutic value in phytochemical researches.