Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants of Kantapada block of Cuttack district, Odisha, India

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Traditional healers documented the use of 67 species of medicinal plants, showcasing local herbal knowledge.
Herbal drugs primarily include leaves, fruits, bark, and roots, revealing diverse usage among villagers.
Analysis highlights dominance of families like Fabaceae and Apocynaceae in ethnomedicinal applications.
Findings suggest that local plants could serve as sources for future bioactive compounds with therapeutic value.

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Ethnobotanical survey recorded 67 medicinal plants used by traditional healers, indicating potential for new bioactive compounds.

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