Abstract
An attempt has been made to explore traditional medicinal knowledge of plant materials belonging to various genera of the Euphorbiaceae, readily available in Vidharbha region of Maharasthtra state. Ethnobotanical information were gathered through several visits, group discussions and cross checked with local medicine men. The study identified 7 species to cure skin diseases (such as itches, scabies); 5 species for antiseptic (including antibacterial); 4 species for diarrhoea; 3 species for dysentery, urinary infections, snake-bite and inflammations; 2 species for bone fracture/ dislocation, hair related problems, warts, fish poisons, night blindness, wounds/cuts/ burns, rheumatism, diabetes, jaundice, vomiting and insecticide; 1 species as laxative , viral fever and arthritis. The results are encouraging but thorough scientific scrutiny is absolutely necessary before being put into practice.
Recommended Citation
Kumar, G. Phani and Chaturvedi, Alka
(2010)
"Ethnobotanical Observations of Euphorbiaceae Species from Vidarbha region, Maharashtra, India,"
Ethnobotanical Leaflets: Vol. 2010:
Iss.
6, Article 4.
Available at:
https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/ebl/vol2010/iss6/4