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Ethnomedicine for stomach ache by the tribes of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh

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Thirty-one plant species were identified for treating stomach ache among various tribes in Srikakulam district.
Rubiaceae was the most common family, containing 4 species, while herbs made up the majority with 12 species.
Roots were the primary part used in 13 practices, along with leaves and stem barks, indicating strong local knowledge.
Seven ethnomedicinal practices were recorded as new or less known, highlighting the uniqueness of tribal medicine.

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Observational analysis identifies plants used for stomach ache in tribal communities, suggesting new ethnomedicinal practices.

Naidu et al. (2017) studied this question.

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