Ethnomedicinal Plants Traditionally Used by The Tribals of R. D. F. Poshina Range of Sabarkantha District, North Gujarat, India

Authors

  • H. R. Patel  Research Scholar, J J T University, Rajasthan, India
  • R. N Maru  Research Scholar, J J T University, Rajasthan, India
  • R. S Patel  Department Of Biology, KKSJ Maninagar Science College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Keywords:

Traditionally, Sabarkantha district, R.D.F. Poshina forest range, Tribals.

Abstract

The present paper reviews plants traditionally used by tribals in R.D.F.Poshina forest range of Sabarkantha district, north Gujarat, India. About 15 plant species were observed during my research work. Plant species of these forest areas are documented here with their botanical names, local names, family and their ethnobotanical uses. The species were arranged family vise according to the flora of Gujarat state. The present data were collected from the tribals and local people residing in the hamlets of the remote forest area.The botanical names, Local names, families, biodata of informators are given in the present research paper. The adivasi dwelling in the forest have good knowledge of different plants. Ethnobotany is a preliminary method of research, Suitable for gathering information on the use of plants. During the last few decades there has being an increasing interest in study of medicinal plant and their traditional use in different parts of world but documenting the indigenous knowledge through ethno botanical studies is important for conservation and utilization of biological resources.

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2018-04-30

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H. R. Patel, R. N Maru, R. S Patel, " Ethnomedicinal Plants Traditionally Used by The Tribals of R. D. F. Poshina Range of Sabarkantha District, North Gujarat, India, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011, Volume 4, Issue 5, pp.582-589, March-April-2018.