Abstract
Kripa (Lumnitzera racemosa) is an evergreen branched tree of medicinal value found in the mangrove areas of the Indian subcontinent and traditionally used by local rural communities to treat various ailments and their symptoms. Kripa was identified as one of the many mangrove species that occur in the Sunderbans delta that are being used for its therapeutic properties. The traditional usage of Kripa leaves and bark were learnt through interaction with the locals. The plant parts were collected from the Medicinal Plant Conservation Area (MPCA) in Bonnie Camp and a preliminary phytochemical analysis was conducted in methanolic extraction by following standard methodology. The locals reported that the most common use of the plant were to treat itches, bites (inflammation) and occasionally even symptoms of diabetes. The preliminary phytochemical screening reveals that the leaves of Kripa contains glycosides, alkaloids, phenols, tannins, flavonoids, etc.
Highlights
Due to the important role and possibilities for treatment of human diseases, research on medicinal plants has been the focus of grate fascination during the last few decades (Pan et al, 2010 and Boots et al, 2008)
The ethnic community living in the Bonnie Camp area of the Sundarbans includes mainly Oraon, Ho, Munda and Santhal tribes who still dependent of 48
Focus group discussion reveals that Lumnitzera racemosa is the most frequently used medicinal plants by the local community and traded commercially
Summary
Due to the important role and possibilities for treatment of human diseases, research on medicinal plants has been the focus of grate fascination during the last few decades (Pan et al, 2010 and Boots et al, 2008). Medicinal plants or herbs are the essence of India's traditional medicine practice (Adhikari et al, 2018). Using plants to create formulations to treat various ailments and their symptoms play a vital part in the history of traditional methods of Indian medicine like Ayurveda. Ethnomedicine is a study of the traditional medicine practiced by ethnic communities, specially by indigenous people. Mangrove plants having medicinal values are traditionally used by several ethnic groups for the treatment of various ailments (Revathi et al, 2013). Medicinal plants are a major resource base for the traditional medicine and herbal industry and provide livelihood and health security to a large segment of Indian population (Anon, 2010)
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