Several Ferns Species Utilized by Tribal Natives for a Therapeutic Purpose in Toranmal Region in Akrani Taluka, Nandurnar Region, Maharashtra, India
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https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRST25121207Keywords:
Toranmal, Medicinal, Akrani, Satpuda, Survey, TribalsAbstract
The tribal people are used these plants for different diseases. The use of these herbal medicines has important role in the modern medicine stream like homeopathy, ayurveda, unani etc. The use of herbal medicine is not only cost effective but also safe and almost free from serious side effects. This study presents the field survey of the plants used medicinally by the tribal people of this area. Toranmal hill station is situated in Satpuda ranges of Akrani taluka, Nandurbar district, Maharashtra state. It is a rich plant biodiversity area in Satpuda ranges. The present paper deals with the extended and distribution of 12 species and 09 families which include with their species.
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