Ethnomedicinal plants used in the treatment of skin diseases in Hyderabad Karnataka region, Karnataka, India
10.1016/S2221-1691(13)60173-2
- Author:
Policepatel Singh Shivakumar
;
Manikrao Gunagambhire Vidyasagar
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ethno medicinal plants;
Hyderabad Karnataka;
Skin diseases;
Traditional knowledge
- From:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
2013;(11):882-886
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To document traditional medicinal plants knowledge used in treating skin diseases at Hyderabad Karnataka Region.Methods:gathered from traditional herbal healers and other villagers through interviews.Results:A total of 60 plants species belonging to 57 genera and 34 families were found useful The information on the use of medicinal plants in the treatment of skin diseases was and herewith described them along with the method of drug preparation, mode of administration, probable dosage and duration of treatment. Several new findings on the traditional rural practices were reported.Conclusions:The present study revealed that the Hyderabad Karnataka rural people is primarily dependent on medicinal plants for treating skin diseases.
