Ethnomedicinal and therapeutical importance of chitraka (Plumbago Zeylanica L.) in Valmikinagar, Bihar

Abstract

The present study on ethnomedicinal and therapeutical importance of Chitraka (Plumbago Zeylanicum L.) was conducted in Valmiki Nagar (Bihar). The study is based on the literature survey from various sources and it provides a comprehensive knowledge about the use of plants and their parts for has got numerous therapeutic uses by various local communities in Valmiki Nagar (Bihar). The present study has been done in Valmiki Nagar is based on the result of intensive survey of medicinal plants from different parts of Valmiki Nagar. Valmiki Nagar formally known as Bhaisalotan, is a famous tourist place located in the North-Western part of Sub-Division Bagaha under District West Champaran of State Bihar. It is located nearly 42 km from Sub-Divisional headquarter Bagaha and 100 km from Bettiah, headquarter of District West Champaran. The work was initiated, with the collection of plants in different parts like Lakshmipur Panchayat, Parsoni, Bherihari, Gardi, Dama Bari and Dhanha of this area. The present study provides the insight about the clinical utilization of Plumbago Zeylanicum plants parts by local communities throughout Valmiki Nagar for the cure of various human ailments.