Ethnomedicinal uses of Pteredophytes in Marunthuvazhmalai Hills of Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary, Southern Western Ghats
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
The study focuses on the ethno-medicinal significance of Pteridophytes which are widely used by the local people of Marunthuvazhmalai hills, southern Western Ghats. A total of 25 species of pteridophytes were collected from the study area, of these, 20 taxa of pteridophytes are ethnomedicinally important, which are being used in Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathic and other preparations.
Authors and Affiliations
Vathana Alfred, Bental Daisy Sheeja, Solomon Jeeva
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