An Ethnobotanical Assessment of some Medicinal plants in Pradhanpat waterfall and its adjoining regions of Deogarh (Odisha), India

Abstract

The present investigation is intensive as well as extensive floristic ethnobotanical studies conducted in the Pradhanpat waterfall and its adjoint region of Deogarh District of Odisha. From the study, it is evident that the Traditional indigenous knowledge regarding different medicinal plant is very sound. The ethnic groups are still utilizing various plants and plant products for the treatment of various diseases like Malaria, typhoid, diarrhoea, cholera, worm infection, jaundice, diabetes, dysentery, skin diseases, cold and cough, snake bites, asthma, piles, constipation, wound etc. In this present contest, it has to be identified the underutilized medicinal plants and plant products which provide relevant information regarding the Indigenous knowledge of the traditional people. It will be much useful for patenting the plants and plant products, which is an urgent need of the hour.