Journal of Natural Remedies

H. N. Kakrani , A. K. Saluja

Abstract

Objective: To study the pattern of utilization of medicinal plants used as diuretics by people of Kutch district, Gujarat state, India. Materials and methods: Ethno-medical field survey method was used. Results and conclusion: 35 species of 32 genera and 22 families of angiosperms are reported along with plant part used medicinally. The putative plant remedies are neither evaluated nor phytochemicals identified.

Keywords

Traditional Treatment, Diuretics. Kutch District, India

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H. N. Kakrani , A. K. Saluja

Abstract

Objective: The communication examines the medical ethnobotany of Kutch District, Gujarat province, India. The inhabitants of the district, which happens to be one of the biggest districts of India (area wise) have developed fairly good knowledge of the use of local flora. Materials & methods: Ethno medical field survey method was used for the purpose. Results & conclusion: A pattern of utilization of local plants used in treatment of G.I.T. disorders was investigated. 41 species of 37 genera belonging to 22 families are reported along with plant part used medicinally.

Keywords

Herbal Remedies, G.I.T. Disorders, Kutch, India

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