Traditional Medicinal Plants of Siddavatam Forest Range, YSR District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Author(s): K. Venkatarami Reddy and S. Rajagopal Reddy

Abstract: The present investigation was carried out in Siddavatam forest range, YSR District, Andhra Pradesh, India to explore the use of medicinal plant species for various diseases and aliments. A total 34 traditional medicinal plants belonging to 32 genera and 25 families were identified. Altogether 34 types of ailments have been taken care of by using these plant species. Leaves were the most useful part as compared to other plant parts for the treatment of various ailments. With advent of human civilization various therapies have been developed. Ethnobotanical research is the need for the documentation of traditional knowledge pertaining to the medicinal plant utilization for the greater benefit of mankind. The study emphasizes the potentials of the ethnobotanical research and the need for the documentation of traditional knowledge.

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