Some Ethnomedicinal Preparations Used by Tribals in Rajasthan

Abstract

: Resurgence of public interest in the ethnomedicinal practices in both the developing countries in increasing exponentially. As a result, the trade of ethnomedicinal preparations in the regional and global market is also growing significantly. The rich biodiversity and associated knowledge system particularly in Rajasthan is well known. The loss of local traditions and associated knowledge system, ethnomedicine, is resulting in malnutrition among rural people. Twenty-five plant species were utilized by tribal and traditional communities for ethnomedicinal purposes in the treatment of various ailments, predominantly abdominal disorders, body pain, cough and cold, cut and wounds, diarrhoea, fever, scorpion sting, and toothache. Recognition of native healers and the time tested ethnomedicinal practices are very valuable in modern times.