Abstract

TRADITIONAL AND ETHNOMEDICINAL USES OF PLANTS IN TRIBAL AREA OF LAMMASINGI AND TAJANGI PANCHAYAT, CHNITAPALLI MANDALAM, VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA

Maneesha Reemala, *Geetha Saramanda and A.J. Solomon Raju

ABSTRACT

The studied medicinal plants were those used in traditional health care of humans and livestock. However, only very few individuals of each species were found in the area and this might be attributed to the ongoing habitat modification and loss of natural vegetation. Therefore, it is important to create awareness on sustainable use of the natural vegetation. Paying special attention to the medicinal plants found in the area may help to amplify the role that these plants play in healthcare, poverty alleviation as well as environmental protection. During ethnobotanical exploration of Lammasingi and Tajangi Panchayat, Chnitapalli Mandalam, Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh, a number of plants have been collected which are used by the local tribal’s for the treatment of various ailments. Plant species collected, identified for future references.

Keywords: Ethnobotanical, healthcare, Plant species.