ETHNOMEDICINE FOR BITES BY THE PRIMITIVE AND VULNERABLE TRIBAL GROUPS (PVTGS) OF NORTH COASTAL ANDHRA PRADESH


Koteswara Rao. J, S. Prasanthi, T.V.V. Seetharami Reddi
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Abstract
The paper deals with 44 species of plants covering 33 families used by the PVTGs of North Coastal Andhra Pradesh for curing a variety of bites. The methodology and mode of approach is adapted from the classical works. With 5 species Asclepiadaceae is the dominat family followed by Liliaceae (3), and others. Herbs are dominant with 18 species followed by shrubs (8 spp), and others. Root is used in 24 practices followed by leaf (20), and others. Millettia racemosa and 20 practices were found to be new.
Keywords: Ethnomedicine, Bites, Tribals, Andhra Pradesh
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2023-02-28

Vol : 9
Issue : 2
Month : February
Year : 2023
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