Abstract
An inventory was conducted in a tribal dominated tehsil Akkalkuwa in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra. It was aimed at knowing role of plants in the life of tribal people from the standpoint of concrete and abstract relationship with the ambient plant world. Total 12 angiospermic species belonging to 12 genera and 11 families have a considerable role in their bioculture and healthcare. All these species are used to combat various human afflictions in the form of different recipes. A considerable diversity of diseases is recorded in the area under study. Plant species interwoven with indigenous culture should also be examined for concrete relationship for the welfare of mankind.
Highlights
In Indian culture, plant life figured prominently
This paper focuses a few plant species which have a prominent role in bioculture in Akkalkuwa tehsil in Nandurbar district
Enquiry was made to tap down bioculture with particular emphasis on sacred plants in the region
Summary
In Indian culture, plant life figured prominently. Literary sources confirm that plants have been central as a commodity and as powerful and enduring symbols (Patil, 2020). Trees are on the upper levels among the plants as they offer nourishment and protection to other living beings. They are often thought of abodes of deities. At this backdrop, the present authors studied plant species in Khandesh region of Maharashtra which comprises three districts viz., Dhule, Nandurbar and Jalgaon. The ranges of Satpura mountain extend in this region which harbour dry deciduous forests. This region is studded by tribal communities such as Bhil, Pawara, Kokani, etc. This paper focuses a few plant species which have a prominent role in bioculture in Akkalkuwa tehsil in Nandurbar district
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