Diversity of Ethno Medician Plant in Dist. Balod (C.G)

Abstract

Ethno-botanical study on traditional medicinal plants was conducted in Balod district of Chattisgarh, India and documented different types of traditional medicinal plants used by the indigenous peoples. The study was focused on identifying medicinal plants with botanical name, family, local name, Habit, parts used, methods of preparation, administration and ailments treated are provided. Baiga, Gond and Oraon are common tribal communities of Balod district and completely or partially dependent on forest product for their survival and livelihood. The data was collected using interview and questionnaires by selecting 16 healers using purposive sampling method. A total number of 166 species of plants belonging to155 genera and 75 families have been recorded in study area of Balod. Total number of species, genera and families of both cultivated and wild category was studied. The present study highlights on traditional knowledge and ethno-medicinal observation in different areas of district Balod CG. The ethno medicinal information of tribal’s peoples was collected from of the study sites and brief description of the plants will be discussed later. Key-Words: Medicinal; Ethno-botany; Balod; Tribes