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Ethnomedicinal plants used for the treatment of diabetes and jaundice by Palliyar tribals in Sirumalai hills, Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu, India

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: The study has been carried out in Sirumalai hills of Western Ghats, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. Palliyar, the predominant tribal community has their settlements in different areas in the Sirumalai hills. 30 medicinal plants belonging to 18 families are identified which have been employed by the tribal community for the treatment of diabetes and jaundice. The plants have been tabulated with botanical, family and vernacular names, mode of use and dosage, etc.

Source: Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources

Authors: A. Maruthupandian, V. R. Mohan, RAMALINGAM KOTTAIMUTHU

Language: English

Topic: Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2311593739

FWCI: 3.778

Cites: 7

Cited by: 17

Related to: 10