Abstract
The present paper reports with 24 plant species belonging to 22 families, mostly used for various Gynecological disorders by the tribal people of Mayurbhanj district, Orissa. The tribal population of the region primarily depends upon these plants for curing of various Gynecological disorders. They are enumerated with binomial, family, vernacular name by different tribes, parts used and ethnomedicinal uses by different tribes. Further studies on chemical and pharmacological actions are suggested to validate the claims.
Recommended Citation
Behera, Kambaska Kumar
(2006)
"Plants Used for Gynecological Disorders by Tribals of Mayurbhanj District, Orissa, India,"
Ethnobotanical Leaflets: Vol. 2006:
Iss.
1, Article 15.
Available at:
https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/ebl/vol2006/iss1/15