Ethno-medicinal Usage of Plants in a Tribal Village of Jharkhand

Rural and Tribal Development

Since prehistoric times, humankind utilizes natural resources as food, medicine, timber, and fuel as well as for religious activities; the first two uses are notable because they foster individual survival. The deteriorating ecological situation, persistent poverty, social, political and religious tensions and the reduction of biological and cultural diversity present a polycrisis for which new answers are urgently needed. It is in this context the relevance of Indigenous knowledge has entered in the mainstream of sustainable development. The present article is an endeavor to document the ethno-medicinal usage of different plants available in the local area by the tribal community. The article highlights the medicinal properties of different plant parts and their uses for treating different ailments. The findings will help us gauge the potential of local resource to address medicinal needs of the community and inform us on ways of improving their access with the view to address sustainable livelihood.

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