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Phytotherapeutic Plants Of Madukkarai Hills In The Southern Western Ghats Of Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, India

Published:20 Dec 2012
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Jayanthi, P.1, Aravindhan, V.1*, Rajendran, A.1

1 Department of Botany, School of life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Corresponding Author:Aravindhan, V.

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The present study deals with 72- plant species distributed in 59- genera belonging to 33- families used as ethnomedicines for the heath care of the rural people in the Madukkarai Hills, Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. The information on correct botanical identity with family, local name and traditional practices for the treatment of various ailments are discussed. This type of study on indigenous herbal medicine can serve to validate and enhance existing local uses and to provide clues to remedies having worldwide potential.

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Traditional practicesHerbal remediesMadukkarai hillsSouthern Western GhatsTamil Nadu

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P., J., V., A., & A., R. (2012). Phytotherapeutic Plants Of Madukkarai Hills In The Southern Western Ghats Of Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, India. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 2(5). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v2i5.15

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