Medicinal plants used for jaundice by the tribal people of nallamalais in Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

The study has been carried out and record medicinal practices for treating jaundice in Nallamalais of Andhra Pradesh. A total of 40 species belonging to 25 families were documented used for the treatment of jaundice. Mainly leaves and whole plant were preferred part to prepare decoction, extraction, juice, powder etc. Most of the plant species are sources of different chemical constituents which further contribute in formulating drug for common use. Most primitive tribes Chenchus and Sugalis live in Nallamalais. These tribes have a rich traditional ethno-botanical knowledge of medicinal plants for curing various human ailments.