Abstract

ETHNOMEDICINAL PLANTS USED FOR HAIR TREATMENT BY TRIBALS OF DHARAMPUR TALUKA, GUJARAT

A. P. Raut and N. S. Suryawanshi*

ABSTRACT

Since time immemorial, Man has started using the plants to diminish sufferings and diseases. The present study attempts to investigate and document the medicinal plants used against hair care by the tribal and rural community of Dharampur area of district Valsad. During the survey from March to September 2019, a total of 24 different plant species belonging to equal number of genera and 20 different families were found to be used as effective remedies. The information regarding the treatment of hair ailments and hair care along with its formulation are recorded. In this paper, the botanical name, local name and family of these plant species along with their parts used and mode of its formulation are presented.

Keywords: Ethnomedicine, Hair care, Dharampur, Valsad.