Ethno medicinal plants used in traditional health care by Chakhesang tribe of Phek district August 2017

Abstract

BEPLS Vol 6 Spl issue [1] 2017 46 | P a g e ©2017 AELS, INDIA Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences Bull. Env. Pharmacol. Life Sci., Vol 6 Special issue [1] 2017: 46-49 ©2017 Academy for Environment and Life Sciences, India Online ISSN 2277-1808 Journal’s URL:http://www.bepls.com CODEN: BEPLAD Global Impact Factor 0.533 Universal Impact Factor 0.9804 NAAS Rating 4.95 FULL LENGTH ARTICLE OPEN ACCESS Ethno medicinal plants used in traditional health care by Chakhesang tribe of Phek district Rinku Bharali*, Liza Bharali, D.Borkotoky and R.K.Singh Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Phek, Nagaland Email: rinku_bharali2003@yahoo.com ABSTRACT The study was carried out by randomly selecting eight villages under Pfutsero and Chozuba block of Phek district of Nagaland to determine the ethno medicinal plants used by Chakhesang tribe in health care. Questionnaires based survey with field observation along informal discussion with village elderly, local healers and key informants was the method adopted for the study. Plants used for common ailments with their local name, part used, method of preparation and route of administration was recorded and analyzed. Out of 30 plants recorded and identified, certain plants were used to cure a specific ailment while some were used against more than one disease condition. Leaf extract of Oxalis corniculata was found to be used against seven major diseases. Nine plants were noted to be used against gastrointestinal disorders while six of them were used as blood purifier. In the present study, plants were noted and identified that could cure dermatitis, jaundice, tonsillitis, fracture, hypertension, conjunctivitis, toothache, snake bite and even cancer. The knowledge of various indigenous plants from village elderly and local healers can of the essence to the herbal medicine researchers and local population.