Ethno-Medicinal Plants used in East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Journal Title: International Journal of Pharmacological Research - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 11
Abstract
Ethnobotanical field work is different from the routine field collection, which are done usually by taxonomists or flora writers in ethnobotanical study. The present study gives information about ethnomedicinal plants scientific name, common name, family and the parts of the plant used to treat various diseases. Traditionally used medicinal plants have been a source of relief in controlling various types of diseases throughout the globe. Hence the present study had been conducted on the documentation of ethnic knowledge of East Godavari District.
Authors and Affiliations
Kaisarla Divya, Mary Roja N. , Padal S. B.
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