Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research

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Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, volume 26 issue 3 & 4 (2007) : 194-201

MEDICINAL USE OF PLANTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIARRHOEA AND DYSENTERY BY THE TRIBALS OF JHARKHAND, ORISSA AND WEST BENGAL

Rekha Sinha, Valeria Lakra
1Directorate of Extension Education Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi - 834 006, India
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Cite article:- Sinha Rekha, Lakra Valeria (2025). MEDICINAL USE OF PLANTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIARRHOEA AND DYSENTERY BY THE TRIBALS OF JHARKHAND, ORISSA AND WEST BENGAL. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research. 26(3): 194-201. doi: .
An ethnobotanical survey was carried out among the different ethnic groups of tribals in Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal. Altogether 37 plant species have been reported to be used by the tribals of this region since long time for remedy of diarrhoea and dysentery. The study highlights the fact that tribals are gifted with a profound knowledge and understanding of the local ecology.
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