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Ethnobotanical assessment of medicinal plants used by Kurumba ethnic group of Nilgiri district, Tamil Nadu, India

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The study identifies 88 medicinal plant species used by the Kurumba ethnic group in the Nilgiri district, contributing to local herbal knowledge.
Informant consensus factor analysis highlights specific ailments treated with plants, attaining a maximum value of 1.00 for certain categories.
Data were collected via face-to-face interviews with 77 informants, utilizing semi-structured questionnaires for an in-depth understanding.
This pioneering research establishes an essential database for indigenous knowledge systems, paving the way for future pharmacological studies.

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Ethnobotanical explorations reveal medicinal plant knowledge in Kurumba community, suggesting rich traditional practices.

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