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The study aims to document ethnobotanical knowledge concerning gastrointestinal diseases among Malayali tribes.

March 15, 2026Open Access

Gastrointestinal disease management through ethnobotanical approach by Malayali tribes of Javadhu Hills, South India

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The study aims to document ethnobotanical knowledge concerning gastrointestinal diseases among Malayali tribes.
Conducted a field survey in four villages of Javadhu Hills.
Interviewed eleven Malayali tribal healers using a structured questionnaire.
Collected data on the usage of herbals for gastrointestinal diseases.
Identified 31 species of ethnomedicinal plants used for treatment.
Plants belong to 22 families: 27 Dicotyledons and 4 Monocotyledons.
Malayali tribes demonstrate considerable knowledge compared to tribes in Gingee Hills.

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Field survey reveals herbal applications for gastrointestinal diseases among Malayali tribes, suggesting significant traditional knowledge.

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Field survey reveals herbal applications for gastrointestinal diseases among Malayali tribes, suggesting significant traditional knowledge.