Original Research Article I Volume 3 I Issue 1 I 2017

Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by traditional users in Kondagattu, Karimnagar District, Telangana

Ankam Sandhyarani

The American Journal of Science and Medical Research; 3(1); 15-20

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.17812/ajsmr3104

Abstract:

The study of ethnobotanical was carried out along with the ethnic groups present in the Karimnagar district. In the present work an attempt was made to document the ethnobotanical remedies for various ailments of the ethnic tribes inhabiting the Konda gattu division of Karimnagar District, Telangana, India. We reported 45 plant species used by the tribal people in alleviating diseases. The conventional ethnomedicinal plants were mostly used for fever, dysentery, Skin diseases, poison bites, sounds, piles, diabetes and rheumatism.

Keywords:

Ethno medicine, Traditional healers, Kondagattu division, Karimnagar District, Telangana

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Article Dates:

Received: 8 February 2017; Accepted: 22 March 2017; Published: 30 March 2017

How To Cite:

Ankam Sandhyarani (2017). Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by traditional users in Kondagattu. The Ame J Sci & Med Res, 3(1):15-20. doi:10.17812/ajsmr3104.