Background: Ethnomedicine generally refers to the study of traditional medicine practiced by different ethnic groups for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum (Linn) Moon) is a perennial shrub belongs to the Verbenaceae family. Traditionally, Bharangi is used as a medicine for various ailments in India. Material & Method: Available books on ethnomedicine and various online articles and websites were referred to collect information about Bharangi. Collected data were presented systematically and in tabular form. Observation & Result: Referring various books, articles in detail adds up a vast therapeutics range of Bharangi. Discussion: Bharangi has wide range of therapeutic application such as in Asthma, epilepsy, snake bite, mouth ulcer, alopecia, hair loss, etc. But it has remained clinically very less explored. Conclusion: Present review study, inferred that more such tribes can be explored for its various uses which can be beneficial to other people once it is scientifically proven.
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