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Ethnomedicine for diarrhoea and dysentery by the tribes of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh

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Diarrhoea and dysentery remedies include 65 plant species from 43 families, with Rutaceae and Rubiaceae being most common.
32 plants target diarrhoea while 24 focus on dysentery, showing a specific ethnobotanical approach to treatment.
Plants primarily used are trees (31 species), followed by herbs (19) and shrubs (11), indicating diverse medicinal practices.
Notable findings include the discovery of Diospyros chloroxylon and 15 lesser-known medicinal applications.

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Field study identifies 65 plant species used for diarrhoea and dysentery by tribes in Srikakulam, highlighting diverse botanical knowledge.

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Field study identifies 65 plant species used for diarrhoea and dysentery by tribes in Srikakulam, highlighting diverse botanical knowledge.