Ethnomedicinal uses of potential medicinal plants in Kuldiha wildlife sanctuary of Odisha, India

Abstract

Kuldiha wild life sanctuary in the Balasore district of the state of Odisha in India has rich biodiversity including medicinal plants. This area is inhabited by large population of various tribals such as Bathudi, Bhumij, Ho, Kolha, Munda, Santal, Shabar. People of these ethnic groups have rich indigenous knowledge about the medicinal plants, which are used for the treatments of various ailments. Ethnomedicinal studies conducted in different locations of Kuldiha wild life Sanctuary and its adjoining regions during the years 2018-2023 reveals much useful data regarding the traditional knowledge about the use of various medicinal plants by different tribal groups for the treatment of various diseases.