Survey on Ethno-medicinal Plants from Ambabarwa Forest, District Buldhana (M.S), India
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Traditional, Ethno-medicinal plants, Ambabarwa forest, BuldhanaAbstract
Ambabarwa forest in Maharashtra is geographically located between 21°13′20.3″ North latitudes and 76°38′55.2″ East longitudes in the Satpuda ranges. The region is rich in various plants used by the area's residents. Traditional knowledge about the use of ethnomedicinal plants has a significant effect on the health of residents. However, the documentation of the said knowledge is obscure. In present investigation through survey of the Ambabarwa region, along with interviews with the tribal community, about 52 medicinal plant species are listed, which used as remedies against diseases like diabetes, cold cough, Arthritis, fever, leucoderma, etc. Notable plant species in the region are Butea monosperma, Dolichandrone falcata, Hemidesmus indicus, Pergulariadaemia, Argemone mexicana, Acorus calamus, and Ficus religiosa etc.
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