Ethnobotanical observations on tribe Arnatans of Nilambur Forest, Western Ghats region of Kerala, India

Authors

  • Binu Thomas Department of Botany, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu- 641 046
  • Ranji P. Mathews Department of Botany, Mar Thoma College, Chungathara, Malappuram District, Kerala – 679 334
  • A. Rajendran Department of Botany, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu- 641 046
  • K.M. Prabhu Kumar Department of Botany, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu- 641 046

Keywords:

Ethnobotanical observations, Arnatans, Nilambur, Western Ghats, Kerala

Abstract

The ethnobotanical observation on tribe Arnatans of Nilambur region reveals that, They utilize numerous plants and their various parts viz., leaves, bark, roots and rhizome etc. for both internal and external applications were involved in the treatment of various ailments in their daily life. A total of 30- species of medicinal plants belonging to 28- families have been collected.

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Published

08-04-2013

How to Cite

Thomas, B., Mathews, R. P., Rajendran, A., & Prabhu Kumar, K. (2013). Ethnobotanical observations on tribe Arnatans of Nilambur Forest, Western Ghats region of Kerala, India. Research in Plant Biology, 3(2). Retrieved from https://www.updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/ripb/article/view/2518

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Articles