Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants in Koppal district, North Karnataka, South India: Traditional knowledge and therapeutic applications

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The survey documented 53 medicinal plant species used by traditional healers for treating 27 ailments.
Herbs made up 45% of the recorded species, with leaves being the most frequently used plant part at 50%.
Preparation methods included concoction (43.5%) and grinding (35.4%), underscoring traditional healthcare practices.
This research highlights the importance of preserving traditional knowledge for future pharmacological and conservation studies.

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Ethnobotanical survey reveals 53 medicinal plants and traditional formulations in Koppal, highlighting local healing practices.

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