Abstract: An investigation on the utilization of medicinal herbals to treat chronic joint pains, through ethnobotanical approach adapted by the rural communities of Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha, was undertaken. A total of 15 plant species, comprised 14 genera, included in 13 families were documented in this survey. The work was accomplished through survey, plant specimen collection and interviews done in two years on various seasons. Standard quantitative ethnobotanical techniques and use value index of the herbs were used to quantify the ethnobotanical use. A total of 15 plant species of 14 genera included 13 families were identified to be useful in treating chronic joint pain. Most of the plant components including root, bark, stem, seeds and leaf components were found utilized in the treatment of acute joint pain. The present report of information on the use of plant species such as Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br., Cryptolepis dubia (Burm.f.) M.R. Almeida, Drimia indica (Roxb.) Jessop, Olax scandens Roxb., Xantolis tomentosa (Roxb.) Rafin., for this treatment of this particular disease are relatively new. The results of the present study further emphasize to adapt conservation measures to facilitate sustainable utilization of these plant resources.
Keywords: Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, Ethnomedicinal Plants, Chronic Joint Pains, Sustainable Utilization.
Title: DOCUMENTATION OF MEDICINAL PLANTS USED BY THE LOCALS OF KULDIHA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, ODISHA IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC JOINT PAINS
Author: R Saravanan, D Kannan, KA Sujana, AD Pandey
International Journal of Life Sciences Research
ISSN 2348-313X (Print), ISSN 2348-3148 (online)
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