Original Research Article I Volume 3 I Issue 3 I 2017
Medicinal Plants Used By Traditional Medicine Practitioners In The Management Of HIV/AIDS-Related Diseases In Tribal Areas Of Adilabad District, Telangana Region
Swapna Gurrapu and Estari Mamidala
The American Journal of Science and Medical Research; 3(3); 1-7
DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.17812/ajsmr3301
Abstract:
Sexually transmitted infections have been of major concern recently due to their association with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). The study area (tribal areas of Adilabad district) has the highest HIV infection rate in Telangana region of India, which made them more prone to a wide range of infections. Information was obtained from the traditional healers and other experienced persons, having some knowledge on medicinal plants. A total of seven lay people, were interviewed on their knowledge of medicinal plants used to treat symptoms of HIV and opportunistic infections like diarrhoea, coughing, malaria, skin rashes and tuberculosis. Forth-three plant species from 31 families were recorded in the present survey for the treatment of 7 different infections and symptoms of HIV disease. The most plant parts used were leaves (32.5%), followed by fruits (25.5%), seeds (18.6%), bark (13.95%), whole plant (9.3%) and stem (6.7%). Leaves ranked the highest, especially for use in topical preparations. Oral administration was the most frequently used route of administration. Further research is needed to isolate and identify the active chemical compounds present in those plants and understand their modes of action.
Keywords:
HIV/AIDS, Adilabad, Traditional healers, Telangana, Sexually transmitted Infections
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Article Dates:
Received: 30 May 2017; Accepted: 2 July 2017; Published: 12 July 2017
How To Cite:
Swapna Gurrapu and Estari Mamidala (2016). Medicinal Plants Used By Traditional Medicine Practitioners In The Management Of HIV/AIDS-Related Diseases In Tribal Areas Of Adilabad District, Telangana Region. The Ame J Sci & Med Res, 3(3):1-7. doi:10.17812/ajsmr3301.
