Abstract
A search of ethno-botanical literature revealed that 62 plant species belonging to 32 families are used as ethnomedicines under various preparations in the treatment of fever by ethnic groups residing in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, India. A coordinated field study however recorded 71 plant species from 35 families that were explained to deal with fever by the countryside dwellers. Out of these two lists, 23 plant species belonging to 17 families are found common. The total identified families containing all plant species (n=109) are arranged as per the latest edition of Angiosperm Phylogeny Group (APG) Classification System (APG IV, 2016) with indications of newly recorded ones for a future interests.
Highlights
Fever, known as pyrexia in modern medical terminology and Jvara in vernacular language, is a common medical symptom and a sign of an increased internal body temperature to the levels above normal temperature i.e. 37oC (98.6oF)
The families in turn are sequenced according to the latest APG- IV (Angiosperm Phylogeny Group - Fourth Version) system of classification (2016). [28,29] An attempt was made to use Roman Unicode font with diacritical marks to write the Sanskrit/Marathi/Vernacular words for universal correct pronunciation and understanding
There are 23 plant species of 17 families found common in both studies and remaining are different
Summary
Known as pyrexia in modern medical terminology and Jvara in vernacular language, is a common medical symptom and a sign of an increased internal body temperature to the levels above normal temperature i.e. 37oC (98.6oF). Body temperature varies with time of the day, being at lower levels in the morning and higher levels in the evening. Body temperature greater than 41.67oC (107o F), can result in brain damage and possibly death. [1] Fever is commonly associated with many other diseases and treated individually and along with other disorders. The febrile response, remains a significant contributor to the pathogenesis, clinical presentation and outcome of many illnesses and diseases. Understanding fever and febrile response is vital in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of various ailments and diseases. Understanding fever and febrile response is vital in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of various ailments and diseases. [2] Ethnic groups and countryside
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