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Ethno-medicinal plants used by the Traditional healer of West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India

2015; AkiNik Publications; Volume: 3; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

2349-8234

Venkata Narasimha Kadali, Kameswara Rao Kindangi,

Herbal Medicine Research Studies

The traditional healer of West Godavari district studied for the use of medicinal plants. We report 10 species of medicinal plants used for ailments such as ulcers, rheumatism, tooth ache, diabetis, skin diseases, etc. The people of this area have high belief on this traditional healer. The traditional healer has been treating since 40 years and acquired this treatment from his fore fathers.