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Healer of Narkhed locale of Nagpur, District.
S.R. Sinkar1, V.D. Samarth
2
1 Department of Biotechnology, Jankidevi Bajaj College of science, Wardha,Maharashtra,India.
2 Department of Botany, Indira Gandhi Kala Mahavidyalya, Ralegaon , Yavatmal, India. [email protected],[email protected]
ABSTRACT
Despite the fact that advance improvement in medicinal science in late decade still numerous individuals in Narkhed area of Nagpur
region have confidence on herbal preparation for the treatment of numerous illnesses given by nearby herbal healer. So examination
was conveyed at Narkhed area of Nagpur to gather learning from neighborhood conventional herbal healers on the utilization of
medicinal plants for different afflictions or disease. The examination unveils that, the herbal healers utilized 43 types of plants
disseminated in 40 genera having a place with 27 families to treat different illnesses. In this examination the most prevailing family
was Fabaceae and leaves were most every now and again utilized for the treatment of ailments. The herbal healers are waning in
number and there is a grave risk of conventional information vanishing soon since the more youthful age isn't intrigued to carry on
this tradition.
Key words: Ethanobotanical Plants, Medicinal plant, Herbal healer, Ailments.
INTRODUCTION
According to the WHO report about 80% of the total populace is reliant on traditional medicines
for primary healthcare. In developing countries, it is commonly prevalent due to cultural
acceptability, low cost, easy availability, and faith in system and lesser side effects. In addition,
traditional medicines provide “socio-economic security” to millions of people against
unemployment. [1, 2, 3]
In India, since old occasions, medications of herbal origin have been utilized in conventional
frameworks of meds, for example, Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and people (ancestral) prescriptions. One of
these frameworks, Ayurveda is most created and generally rehearsed in India. Ayurveda (1500-800 BC)
has been a vital piece of Indian culture and around 8000 home grown cures have been referenced in it. Be
that as it may, Charak Smahita and Sushruta Samhita have very much reported therapeutic properties and
employments of 1100 and 1200 plant species separately.
As per the International Union for Conservation of Nature and the World Wildlife Fund, there are
somewhere in the range of 50,000 and 80,000 blooming plant species utilized for restorative purposes
around the world. Among these, around 15,000 species are undermined with termination from
overharvesting and natural surroundings decimation. [4]
Apart from these systems there are large number of healers in the folklore stream who have not
been organized under any category and these herbal healer and folklore have indigenous knowledge of
idebtify medicinal plant species for herbal preparation. [5]
The present investigations are on conventional medicinal plant utilized by the herbal healers in Narkhed
locale of Nagpur, District. of Maharashtra were attempted.
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Medicinal Plants utilized by Traditional Herbal
A. STUDY AREA
Narkhed tahsil is located in Nagpur District of Maharashtra (India), its geographical distribution is
between 21° 26′ 18″ N latitudes and 78° 34′ 6″ E longitudes. It is around 87 km north-west of Nagpur. It
is the regulatory base camp of Narkhed tehesil, one of the 14 talukas of this region. Being situated in
"orange belt", it is a noteworthy community for Orange-exchanging. It is one of the biggest oranges
makers in the nation. Individuals of this town generally rely upon agribusiness. Moreover this area is rich
in biodiversity.Most punctual documentation on floristic investigation of this territory was finished by
Ugemuge (1986). As indicated by Flora of Nagpur District (Ugemuge 1986) there are 1136 plant species
which fall under 669 genera and 142 families.[6]
RESEARCH METHODS
In order to collect information of medicinal plants from local traditional herbal healer, Surveys were
carried out in the study area of Narkhed region particularly Narkhed, Mowad, Khairgaon, Belona. In the in
the interviewee’s home informal meetings were held using regional language (Marathi).Questions
basically asked about medicinal plant species, parts used, for what ailments and site of occurrence of plant.
As they have deep knowledge on medicinal plants and therefore highly rated in the society. The plant
species used for medicine were firstly identified by local names; the scientific names were obtained by
consulting the literature. [7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]
RESULT AND DISCUSSION
The consequences of the present investigation exhibited in Table 1 and the local names are
masterminded in order request. In the present investigation 43medicinal plants having a place with 40
genera and belongs to 27 families and the most prevailing family was Fabaceae and leaves were most
every now and again utilized for the treatment of ailments by herbal healer of Narkhed region.
Table no.1 list medicinal plant utilized by traditional herbal healer of narkhed region.
Sr.No
. Local name Botanical name Family Part(s) used Growth habit Life span Ailments/disorder
1 Adulsa Adhatoda vasica
Nees Acanthaceae Leaves Undershrub Perennial Stomachic
2 Amarvel Cuscuta reflexa
Roxb Cuscutaceae Stem Climber Annual Hair related disease
3 Arjun
Terminalia arjuna
(Roxb. ex DC.) W.
& A
Combretaceae Leaves,bark Tree Perennial Antidysentric,diureticulcer
, urinary
4 Ashwagandha Withania somnifera
L. Solanaceae Root Shrub Perennial
Roots are used in joint
pains, also useful in
weakness
5 Babhul Acacia arabica
(Lam.) Willd Fabaceae Leaves Tree Perennial Sore throat
6 Bahava Cassia fistula L Caesalpiniacea
e Stem bark Tree Perennial Tonsils.
7 Bel
Aegle mormelos (L)
CORREA EX
SCHULTZ
Rutaceae Pulp of fruit,
leaf Tree Perennial
Stomach ache, stomachic
ulcers, and digestive
problems
8 Biba Semecarpus
anacrdium L. f Anacrdiaceae Fruit Tree Perennial Crack heal
9 Charoli
Buchanania
conchinchinensis
(Lour.)M.R.Almeid
a
Anacardiaceae Seed kernels Tree Perennial Inflammation
10 Erand Ricinus communis
L. Euphorbiaceae Seeds Shrub Perennial Gout
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11 Gokharu Tribulus terestries
L.
Zygophyllacea
e
Fruit and
root Herb
Annual/biennia
l
Aphrodisiac, urinary anti-
infective
12 Haldi Curcuma longa L. Zingiberaceae Rhizome Herb Perennial Wound, inflammation,
hepatic disorders
13 Harali Cynodon dactylon
(L.) Pers Poaceae
Whole plant
or leaves Herb Perennial Cough
14 Jatropha Jatropha curcas L. Euphorbiaceae Fruit Shrub Perennial Scabies, eczema, & ring
worm
15 Kadu dodka Luffa acutangula
(L.) Roxb. Cucurbitaceae Fruit,root Climbing shrub Annual Chest-pain,diphtheria
16 Kadubhopala Lagenaria siceraria
(Molina.) Standl Cucurbitaceae Fruit Climber Annual Nosebleed,treat tonsils
17 Kadu-dudhi
Holarrhena
pubescens (Buch.-
Ham.) Wall. ex. G.
Don.
Apocynaceae Stem
bark,root Shrub or small tree Perennial Treat otitis media,dandruff
18 Kadu-padval Trichosanthes
cucumerina L. Cucurbitaceae Leaf , fruits Climber Annual Skin allergy,headache
19 Kakbhilai Argemone mexicana
L. Papaveraceae Leaves Herb
Annual,
biennial or
perennial
Fungal infection
20 Kala dhotra Datura metel L. Solanaceae Leaves Shrub Annual Ear infection
21 Kalitakal Cadaba fruticosa
(L.) Druce Capparidaceae Leaves Shrubs
Annual or
perennial
Anti-rheumatic,
anthelmintic
22 Kal-lavi Gloriosa superba L. Liliaceae Flowers,leaf
, tuber Climber Perennial Antidotal to snakebites
23 Kanchan Bauhinia variegata
L.
Caesalpiniacea
e Bark Tree Perennial Snake poisoning
24 Kate- koranta Barleria prionitis L. Acanthaceae Leaves Undershrub Annual or
perennial Fungal infection
25 Katsavar Bombax ceiba L. Malvaceae Spines Tree Perennial Skin disorder like
pimples/acne
26 Kavach-bij Mucuna pruriens
(L.) DC Fabaceae Root Climbing shrub
Annual to a
short-
lived perennial
Weakness of
nerves,aphrodisiac
27 Khair. Acacia catechu (L.
f.) Willd Fabaceae Bark Tree Perennial Bleeding gums
28 Kutra Achyranthes aspera
L. Amaranthaceae Leaves Herb Perennial Wound healing
29 Lajalu Mimosa pudica L. Fabaceae Leaf Herb Annual or
perennial
Burning sensation, vaginal
uterine complaints
30 Moh Madhuca indica L Sapotaceae Stem bark Tree Perennial Health as tonic
31 Mothi rui Calotropis gigantea
(L.) R. Br. Asclepiadaceae Leaves Shrubs Perennial Diarrhea
32 Nilgiri Eucalyptus globules
LABILL Myrtaceae Leaves Tree Perennial Astringent, vermifugal
33 Pandhara
sisam
Dalbergia sissoo
DC. Fabaceae
Leaves,
stem bark Subshrub Perennial Syphilis
34 Parijatak Nyctanthes arbor-
tristis L. Nyctaginaceae Leaf , seed
Shrub or a small tree
h Perennial On tinea capitis
35 Pipal Ficus religiosa L. Moraceae Stem bark
,gum Tree Perennial Vomiting
36 Ran-tulas Ocimum
gratissimum L. Lamiaceae Leaf Herb Perennial Treat cancer
37 Ranvangi Solanum
virginianum L. Solanaceae Whole plant Herb Perennial Intestinal tumor
38 Sag Tectona grandis L.f. Verbenaceae Stem bark Tree Perennial Anaemia, amoebiasis
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39 Shatavari Asparagus
racemosus WILLD. Liliaceae
Root,
leaves,
stems
Climbers Perennial
Diuretic, aphrodisiac,
antiseptic, fever,
rheumatism & as a sexual
tonic
40 Shivan sag Gmelina arborea
Roxb Lamiaceae
Stem bark
and fruit Shrub Perennial Ulcerative colitis
41 Til Sesamum indicum
L. Pedaliaceae Seeds Herb Annual Antibacterial
42 Umbar Ficus racemosa L. Moraceae Fruits Tree Perennial Liver disorders,
respiratory disease.
43 Vad Ficus benghalensis
L. Moraceae Leaf bud Tree Perennial Diarrhea
CONCLUSION Indeed, even in Narkhed area it is constantly encountered that informed individuals likewise have
more confidence in customary medication than the cutting edge one. Notwithstanding, study additionally
demonstrated that propensity of tribal’s adjusting the calling as traditional vaidus‟ is declining. In the present overview, it is seen that there is predominance of ailments or disorders like stomach
issue, skin disorder, fungal disorder, respiratory tract, urinary tract infections, animal bite like dog, snake,
rat etc, burning and fracture of bones.
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