Abstract
The study area covers about 15 km stretch in the perennial river bed, Cauvery which supports semievergreen to dry deciduous types of forests. Ethnomedicinal information on 26 plant species was recorded during the extensive field survey carried out in this stretch during 2011-2013. The information covers botanical names, vernacular names, family, plant parts used and the mode of usage
Highlights
Ethnobotanical studies carried out by varies workers have recorded that the tribal communities of India use about 7500 species of plants for a variety of medicinal purposes (Anonymous, 1994)
The present study was undertaken to document the traditional uses of medicinal plants available between Nanjai edayar and Kuchipalayam villages of Cauvery river basin in Tamilnadu
Documentation of information on indigenous knowledge and practices will help in conserving the traditional knowledge (Gani, 2003)
Summary
Ethnobotanical studies carried out by varies workers have recorded that the tribal communities of India use about 7500 species of plants for a variety of medicinal purposes (Anonymous, 1994). The large bulk of traditional knowledge of ethnic and rural people of India is handed down to generation through word of mouth and is extensively used for the treatment of common diseases and conditions (Ekka et al, 2007). Primitive and village people of Namakkal district have been using several plants for combating disease from centuries and are found wide acceptance in traditional medicinal use. By the proper identification and documentation of such plants which are used in local treatment can help in developing available materials for the treatment of varies diseases as well as raising the health standards of the village people
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