Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge

Vol. 1 (1), January 2015, pp. 155-160

Notes on herbal treatment practiced by the people of fringe villages of

Manas National Park, India
DK Bhattacharjya1*, A Kar2, H Sarma3 & KN Patowary1
1
Department of Botany, MC College, Barpeta-781301, Assam, India; 2The Energy and Resources Institute, NE Regional Centre,
VIP Road, Guwahati – 781036, India; 3CAS Botany, School of Life Sciences, NEHU, Shillong– 793022, India
E-mail: dipkrbhatta@gmail.com

Received 03 December 2013, revised 07 July 2014

The Manas National Park spread across Baksa and Chirang districts in Assam where the Bhutan Hills rolls down towards
the northern part. Altogether 62 fringe villages are located on the southern side of the Park. The present communication
deals with the herbal recipes of 49 plant species belonging to 35 families administered against 30 diseases/ailments among
the people of the fringe villages. The recipes along with mode of preparation and use, and dose presented in the paper are
part of the empiric knowledge confined to the common people of the area.

Keywords: Manas national park, Fringe villages, Medicinal plants

IPC Int. Cl.8: A61K 36/00

The Manas was inscribed in the list of World Heritage
site in 1985 under UNESCO; as a site of outstanding
universal value. Unique location of the Manas
National Park (MNP) at the confluence of Indian,
Ethiopean and Indo-Chinese realms makes the
park one of the richest Biodiversity areas and also
outstanding for its spectacular scenery. The MNP
forms the core of the sprawling Manas Tiger Reserve
on the Indo-Bhutan boarder and is one of the
most important tiger conservation areas in India.
The MNP is located between 26°45/ to 26°50/ North
latitude and 90°30/ to 91°15/ East longitudes, which
spread across Baksa and Chirang districts in Bodoland
Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD), Assam,
India. The climate of the MNP is subtropical, altitude
ranges from 40m-200 m above mean sea level and the
temperature varies from 6°C to 37°C1.
There are altogether 62 fringe villages towards
the southern part of the park, which are almost
within the distance of 2 km from the Park boundary.
The total population of these villages is estimated
to be 53821. The major percentage of the population
belongs to the Bodos who comprise between 47%
and 65% of the population in the individual
villages, which is followed by other communities like
Assamese, Bengali, Nepalese and a negligible number
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Corresponding author
of Adivasis1. The problems of fringe villagers
are those of poverty and under development and
therefore, the dependency of the people for fire
wood, timber, medicinal and food plants, thatch,
grazing and other minor forest produces, etc.
are very high on the forest of MNP. Such biological
pressure had been a part and parcel of MNP due
to the existence of the villages since time
immemorial1.
The dependence of man on plant resources is
as old as the human civilization. People throughout
the world use medicinal plants for the treatment
of various human as well as animal diseases.
Since time immemorial, people have been using
various medicinal plants for curing varieties of
ailments. Sufficient literature regarding the usage
of herbal medicines confirms the significance
of the topic in present context. There has been
an increasing effort on the documentation of
indigenous and traditional knowledge of the people by
different workers since a few decades in different
parts of the country2-4,6,8,10,12-20 and different countries
of the world5,7,9,11,21,22. But, till now no work has been
carried out on the herbal treatment in the fringe
villages of MNP. Therefore, the present investigations
were carried out with this objective to document
the medicinal plants used by the fringe villagers of
MNP for primary health care system.
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Methodology
Geographical and climatological data were
obtained from the Office of the Field Director, Manas
Tiger Reserve, Assam, India.
A total of 18 fringe villages (Bargaon, Bhuyanpara,
Bispani, Bogidora, Burisuta, Daodhora, Elengamari,
Garabdara, Giati gaon, Kahibari, Kathitema,
Khoirabari, Kochubil, Koroibari, Kuthrijhar,
Lakhijhora, Lakhijhora, Narayanguri) were covered
during the survey. Areas were visited twice in a
month during 2009-2010. For knowing the indigenous
knowledge of the people regarding phytomedicine,
a questionnaire was developed and filled through
personal interview randomly through different
walks of life, i.e. farmers, professional medicine
men, women and elders of the area. For authentication
and proper identification of the plant names they
disclosed, some of the people were taken to the
jungle areas in their village vicinity, or if inconvenient
to do so, plants were collected from natural habitat
and were exhibited before them. The data, thus
collected, were further verified and crosschecked
in different villages and among different groups
of people with different practitioners and patients.
Voucher specimens were collected following
standard method15, identified properly and
deposited in the Herbarium of MC College
(Gauhati University), Barpeta, Assam.
Enumeration of the medicinal plants with a list of
plants used against various diseases by the common
people of the study area is given in Table 1.
Results and discussion
A total of 49 plant species belonging to 35 families
have been recorded during the study. Out of which
29 families of dicotyledons represent 38 genera
and 38 species, and 6 families of monocotyledons
represent 9 genera and 10 species and 01 species
belongs to Pteridophytes. The species were found
to be used against 30 different ailments. The
medicinal plants are represented by 33 species of
herbs, 2 species of shrubs, 5 species of climbers and
9 species of trees. Some species are found to be used in
more than one formulation, e.g. each of Spilanthes
paniculata, Drymaria diandra, Zingiber officinale, Piper
nigrum in two formulations; Centella asiatica, Moringa
oleifera in three formulations, and Musa balbisiana
in four formulations. Among dicots maximum 3 species
each from Asteraceae and Lamiaceae are used against
ailment and among monocots maximum 3 species from
the family Poaceae are used.
To prepare the phytomedicines, whole plant was
found to use in 9 formulations, stem/shoot including
its modifications like rhizome, corm, bulb were found
to use in 9 formulations, leaf in 15, root in 8, stem
bark in 5, fruit in 2, leaf sheath in 2, seed in 4, frond
in 1, inflorescence in 2, resin in 1; leaf & stem in
1, leaf & stem bark in 1, and tender shoot & leaf
in 1 formulation.
Reference shows that Chakma community residing
in the North western periphery of Namdapha National
Park use Moringa oleifera bark paste for toothache,
Murraya koenigii leaves to stop vomiting, Spondias
pinnata leaf bark extract to cure dysentery, Centella
asiatica to treat skin disease and stomach disorder16.
Earlier study in Manas National Park on
ethnomedicine shows that Boerhavia diffusa is
used in the treatment of jaundice, Centella asiatica
in stomach disorder and also as vegetable,
Clerodendrum viscosum in stomach disorder
and Rauvolfia serpentina and Rauvolfia densiflora
are used to cure high blood pressure17. A few
plant species reported in the earlier studies have,
however, been recorded with varied usages in
the present study.
To prepare different formulations herbalists are
found to use sugar, honey, milk, mustard oil, larva
of Eri silkworm, rice grain, egg and kerosene as
additive with plants. Herbalists administer medicine
in the form of extract, paste, juice, decoction, pill,
curry and roasted form of leaf.
The recipes along with method of preparation,
method of use and dose presented in the paper are
part of the empiric knowledge confined to the
common people of the study area. However, the
authors feel further intensive studies in this concern
which may provide some useful information to
phytochemists, pharmacologists, etc. in screening
of individual species and in rapid assessing of
some useful drugs. Again, the medicinal plant species
being used traditionally by the villagers should be
properly tested to confirm their safety and efficacy.
Due attention should be paid towards the proper
exploitation and utilization of the medicinal plant
species along with their scientific conservation,
preservation, propagation and to a certain extent,
their domestication. Authors also feel to make the
fringe villagers aware regarding the medicinal
plant species some of which are being collected
from the MNP, so that the flora of the park remains
undisturbed.
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Table 1—Medicinal plants used by the fringe villagers of Manas National Park, Assam, India
(Abbreviations: A-Assamese, B-Bodo)
Botanical name/ Family/ local name (s)/Locality/ Disease/Ailments Plant part(s) used; method of preparation, mode of of use and
Collection No. dose
Crinum asiaticum L. (Amaryllidaceae) Asthma Bulb crushed and boiled with mustard oil; applied externally
Ban naharu (A), Hagrani sambram and massaged on neck & chest once or twice daily till cure.
(B); Giati gaon; 112.
Datura stramonium L. (Solanaceae); Asthma, Bronchitis Leaves crushed and juice extracted; taken internally, two
Dhotura (A), Dhotra (B); Burisuta; 44. teaspoonful twice daily for 7 days.

Momordica dioica Roxb. ex Willd. (Cucurbitaceae); Body swelling
Bhat kerela (A), Khangkhrol (B); Giati gaon; 22.
Allium cepa L. (Liliaceae); Piaj (A), Sambram (B);
Giati gaon; 26.
Pouzolzia zeylanica (L.) Ben. (Urticaceae); Bone dislocation
Ultachar (A), Guma khantei (B); Giati gaon; 37.
Hydrocotyle javanica Thunb. (Apiaceae); Saru
manimuni (A), Manimuni pisa (B); Giati gaon; 97.
Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. (Apiaceae); Bor
manimuni (A), Manimuni gader (B); Giati gaon; 82.
Drymaria diandra Blume
(Caryophyllaceae); Lai Jabri (A, B); Giati gaon; 86.
Typhonium trilobatum (L.) Schott. (Araceae); Bronchitis
Cham kachu (A), Chamka (B); Bispani; 276.
Moringa oleifera Lamk. (Moringaceae); Centipede (a small
Sajina (A), Sajana (B); Kahibari; 277. creature like an insect,
with a long thin body
and many legs) bite
Musa balbisiana Colla. (Monohar variety) Constipation
(Musaceae); Manohar kal (A), Manohar thaler
(B); Giati gaon; 253.
Zingiber officinale Rosc. (Zingiberaceae); Aada Cough (children)
(A), Haijeng (B); Koroibari; 123.
Ocimum sanctum L. (Lamiaceae); Kola tulashi
(A), Thulungshi (B); Koroibari; 57.
Musa balbisiana Colla. (Musaceae); Athia kal Diarrhea
(A), Aitha thaler (B); Giati gaon; 253.
Spondias pinnata (L.f.) Kurz. (Anacardiaceae); Dog bite
Amara (A), Thaisuri (B); Giati gaon; 114.
Eleusine coracaa (L.) Gaertn. (Poaceae); Morowa
ghanh (A), Marowa mai (B); Giati gaon; 244.
Piper nigrum L. (Piperaceae); Khudi jaluk/ Jati jaluk
(A), Jathijalou (B); Giati gaon; 118.
Litsea glutinosa (Lour.) CB. Robins. (Lauraceae); Dysentery
Baghnal (A), Bhagnala (B); Giati gaon ; 259.
Musa balbisiana Colla. (Musaceae); Athia kal
(A), Aitha thaler (B); Giati gaon; 253.
Musa balbisiana Colla. (Musaceae); Aitha kal Dysentery
(A), Aitha thaler (B); Giati gaon; 253.
Impatiens glandulifera Royle (Balsaminaceae); Eczema
Demdeuka (A);
Giati gaon; 98
Triaenacanthus griffithianus Nees (Acanthaceae),
Kola gash (A); Narayanguri; 288.
Moniliform root of Momordica dioica and bulb of Allium
cepa; 100 gm of root and 2-3 fleshy scale leaves mixed with
250 ml of mustard oil and boiled; let the oil become cool,
then massaged gently; once or twice daily till cure.
Whole plant; plants washed thoroughly and mixed in equal
proportion; crushed and a little mustard oil added to the
preparation to obtain viscous paste; paste applied locally &
tied with cloth, kept for ten days.
Root; boiled and squeezed to obtain juice; taken internally; 5
ml twice daily till cure.
Stem bark; fresh bark crushed and prepared to paste; applied
externally; rubbed on the affected part; once or twice daily
till cure.
Ripe fruit; as raw form; taken internally; 1-2 fruit before bed
time for three days.
Rhizome of ginger and leaves of Ocimum sanctum; 10 ml
juice of the rhizome mixed with 5 ml juice of the leaf, a little
honey added in it.
Leaf sheath; cut into pieces and liquid secreted from the
sheath collected; taken internally; One cup once daily for
three days.
Stem bark of Spondias pinnata, root of Eleusine coracaa and
seeds of Piper nigrum ; 50 gm fresh bark mixed with 25 gm
roots, 1 ½ no. of seeds, to which a little honey & 1 larva of
Eri silk worm (Attacus ricinii) added; all crushed & made
into pills (1gm of weight after drying); taken internally; 1 pill
thrice daily for seven days.
Leaves of Litsea glutinosa and leaf sheath of Musa
balbisiana; Leaf crushed and viscous fluid extracted which
mixed with juice extracted from innermost tender spathe; a
little sugar added in it; taken internally; 10 ml for minor and
20 ml for adult, twice daily till cure.
Partially ripen fruit; crushed and boiled with water, solution
preserved; taken internally; 2 ml thrice daily for two days.
Tender shoot and leaf of Impatiens glandulifera and leaves of
Triaenacanthus griffithianus ; all taken in equal proportion,
crushed and made into paste; applied locally; once or twice
daily till cure.
Contd.
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Table 1—Medicinal plants used by the fringe villagers of Manas National Park, Assam, India
(Abbreviations: A-Assamese, B-Bodo) (Contd.)
Botanical name/ Family/ local name (s)/Locality/
Collection No.
Alternanthera brasiliana (L.) Kuntze
(Amaranthaceae); Bishalya karani
(A); Giati gaon; 254.
Drymaria diandra Blume (Caryophyllaceae);
Lai Jabri (A); Kathitema gaon; 86.
Clerodendrum viscosum Vent (Lamiaceae);
Bhete (A), Mokhna bilai (B); Kathitema gaon; 77
Christella parasitica (Presl.) Holtt;
(Thelypteridaceae); Bih dheika (A), Bisdhinka (B);
Kathitema gaon; 281.
Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. (Apiaceae);
Bor manimuni (A), Manimuni gader (B);
Kathitema gaon; 82.
Enhydra fluctuans Lour. (Asteraceae);
Helochi (A, B); Lakhijhora; 155.
Cyperus brevifolius (Rottb.) Hassk (Cyperaceae);
Mati kaya (A), Khaya hagra (B); Bhuyanpara; 40.
Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn (Poaceae);
Bos bon; Bhuyanpara; 141.
Mimusops elengi L. (Sapotaceae);
Bokul (A, B); Kathitema; 166.
Phyllanthus fraternus Webster. (Euphorbiaceae);
Bhui amlakhi (A); Bispani; 33.
Leucas plukenetii (Roth.) Spreng (Lamiaceae);
Doron phool (A), Nusre koro (B); Kahibari; 195.
Spilanthes paniculata Wall. ex DC., (Asteraceae);
Jhari gass (A), Jhari bifang (B), Kahibari; 95.
Cajanus cajan (L.); Millsp. (Papilionaceae);
Rahar (A), Ahar (B); Narayanguri; 120.
Mentha arvensis L. (Lamiaceae); Podina (A,B);
Khoirabari; 184.
Saraca asoca (Roxb) De. Willd. (Caesalpiniaceae);
Ashok (A, B); Kuthrijhar; 86.
Cynodon dactylon (L) Pers. (Poaceae); Dubari (A),
Dubri hagra (B); Kochubil; 188.
Adenanthera pavonina L. (Papilionaceae); Ranga
chandan (A), Gaeja chandan (B); Narayanguri;
114. Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume (Lauraceae);
Dalchini (A,B); Narayanguri; 116.
Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk. (Thymelaeaceae);
Agaru (A,B); Narayanguri; 121.
Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Bentham ex Kurz
(Apocynaceae); Sarpagandha (A,B);
Giati gaon; 133.
Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Wall. ex Nees.
(Gentinaceae); Chirata (A); Narayanguri; 256.
Phyllanthus fraternus Webster. (Euphorbiaceae);
Bhui amlakhi (A); Elengamari; 33.
Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell (Scrophulariaceae);
Brahmi (A,B); Kuthrijhar; 21.
Disease/Ailments Plant part(s) used; method of preparation, mode of of use and
dose
Excessive bleeding Shoot; crushed and juice extracted, half cup of juice mixed
during menstruation with one cup of milk; taken internally; whole preparation
once in empty stomach for 3 days.
Gastritis trouble, Whole plant of Drymaria diandra, tender shoot for
abdominal pain Clerodendrum viscosum and frond for Christella parasitica ,
whole plant for Centella asiatica; all mixed in equal amount,
crushed and made into pills (± 500 mg), pills sun dried.;
taken internally; 3 pills thrice daily before food till cure.
Gonorrhea Whole plant; washed thoroughly, then extracted the juice;
taken internally; 50 ml of juice once daily for 7- 10 days.
Impotency Rhizome of Cyperus brevifolius and root of Eleusine indica ;
rhizome mixed with roots and crushed, made into pills (about
1gm of weight after drying); taken internally; one pill thrice
daily in empty stomach for fifteen days.
Insect sting Seed; seed ground on stone and squeezed to obtain juice;
applied externally; as required thrice daily for two days.
Jaundice Whole plant; grinded into paste and juice extracted; taken
internally as syrup; two teaspoonful thrice daily for 6 days.
Jaundice Leaf of Leucas plukenetii and Inflorescence of Spilanthes
paniculata ; 10-15 No of leaves mixed with only 3 matured
inflorescence , crushed and made into pills; taken internally;
1 pill thrice daily after meal for 6 days.
Jaundice Leaves; crushed and juice extracted; taken internally; once
daily in empty stomach for 3 days.
Jaundice Leaves; crushed and juice extracted; taken internally; 2-3
teaspoonful 2-3 times daily for nine days.
Leucorrhoea Stem bark; crushed and juice extracted; taken internally; 2-
teaspoonful 2-3 times daily for 15 days.
Leucorrhoea Leaves; leaf crushed with polished rice and prepared pills;
taken internally; 2 pills twice daily for fifteen days.
Leucorrhea Seeds of Adenanthera pavonina and Cinnamomum
zeylanicum ; resin of Aquilaria malaccensis ; seeds taken in
equal amount, ground & a little resin mixed, all mixed well &
made into pills (500 mg) ; taken internally; 2 pills once daily
before bed time with honey till cure.
Malaria Root; juice extracted or crushed to obtain paste & then
prepared into pills; taken internally; 1 ml. or 2 pills twice
daily till cure.
Malaria Whole plant; plant dried and kept over night in water; taken
internally as syrup; 5 ml. thrice daily for twenty days.
Malaria Whole plant; grinded into paste and juice extracted; taken
internally as syrup; 2 teaspoonful thrice daily for 5 days.
Memory loss Whole plant; plant fried with egg; eaten with meal once daily
for one month.
Contd.
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Table 1—Medicinal plants used by the fringe villagers of Manas National Park, Assam, India
(Abbreviations: A-Assamese, B-Bodo) (Contd.)
Botanical name/ Family/ local name (s)/Locality/
Collection No.
Leucas plukenetii (Roth.) Spreng (Lamiaceae);
Durum phool (A), Nasre koro (B); Kahibari; 195.
Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng, (Rutaceae);
Narasingha (A), Norsing (B); Daodhora; 111.
Moringa oleifera Lamk. (Moringaceae); Sajina (A),
Sajna (B); Bargaon; 277.
Tagetes erecta L. (Asteraceae); Gendhai (A), Gaenji
phul (B); Giati gaon; 279. Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.
(Apiaceae); Bor manmuni (A), Manimuni gader (B);
Giati gaon; 82
Swertia chirayita (Roxb.) Karst. (Gentinaceae);
Chirata (A, B); Giati gaon; 256.
Moringa olifera Lamk. (Moringaceae); Sajina (A),
Sajna (B); Bargaon; 277.
Vitis quadrangularis Wall. (Vitaceae); Harghunsa
(A); Narayanguri; 258.
Sida rhombifolia L. (Malvaceae); Son Borial (A);
Giati gaon; 196.
Amorphophalus campanulatus Bl. (Araceae); Ol
kachu (A), Ol tharun (B); Bogidora; 107.
Boerhaavia diffusa L. (Nyctaginaceae); Purnauwa
(A); Bhatarmari; 109.
Solanum surattense Burm. f. (Solanaceae); Kontakari
(A), Phanthou goglang (B); Giati gaon; 199.
Piper nigrum L. (Piperaceae); Jaluk (A),
Jathi jalou (B); Giati gaon; 118.
Datura stramonium L. (Solanaceae);
Dhotura (A), Dhotra (B); Garabdara; 44.
Tinospora sinensis (Lour.) Merr.
(Menispermaceae); Bishalyakarani (A);
Khoirabari; 180.
Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn. (Poaceae);
Morowa ghanh (A); Giati gaon; 244.
Clitoria ternatea L. (Papilionaceae);
Aprajita (A,B), Lakhijhora; 103.
Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng (Rutaceae); Tuberculosis
Narasingha (A), Norsing (B); Giati gaon; 111.
Oldenlandia corymbosa L. (Rubiaceae); Vericos vein
Sarpajibha (A, B); Bispani; 277.
Azadirachta indica A. Juss. (Meliaceae); Mahaneem Vericos vein
(A,B), Bispani; 33.
Zingiber officinale Rosc. (Zingiberaceae);
Aada (A), Haijeng (B); Bispani; 123.
Spilanthes paniculata Wall. ex DC., (Asteraceae),
Jhari gass (A), Jari bifang (B); Giati gaon, 95.
Disease/Ailments Plant part(s) used; method of preparation, mode of of use and
dose
Migraine Leaves; crushed & juice extracted ; leaf juice drawn through
nasal pore or massaged on forehead; once daily during
trouble for three days
Nasal bleeding Leaves; crushed and juice extracted; juice drawn through
nasal pore thrice daily for five days.
Nasal bleeding Stem bark; crushed to prepare juice; juice drawn through
nasal pore once daily for five days.
Para typhoid fever Leaves of Tagetes erecta and Centella asiatica, stem of
Swertia chirayita ; leaves mixed in equal amount, crushed &
paste mixed with the solution prepared by mixing the dried
stem in water ; taken internally as tonic; 5 ml. thrice daily for
7 days.
Piles Stem bark; crushed and made into pills, pills then dried ; one
pill inserted into anal pore; once regularly till cure.
Piles Leaves; crushed and juice extracted; taken internally; 2
teaspoonful in empty stomach for 20- 30 days.
Piles Root; crushed juice extracted; taken internally; 2-teaspoonful
twice daily for 5 days.
Piles Corms boiled, crushed and mixed with molasses; taken
internally, 30-50 gm twice daily for 3 days.
Rheumatism Whole plant; plant washed thoroughly and prepared into
curry; eaten once daily with meal for five days.
Rheumatism Stem and leaf of Solanum surattense and seed of Piper
nigrum; stem (4//-5//) ground with 4-5 nos. of seeds and juice
prepared; leaves crushed into paste ; taken internally and
applied externally; juice 2 teaspoonful 2-3 times daily with
simultaneous external application of the paste for ten days.
Snake bite Leaves; heated leaves applied externally over wound surface;
till relief from pain.
Snake bite Leaves; crushed and prepared paste; applied externally and
taken internally; leaf paste applied externally and given orally
in the form of curry.
Snake bite Root ; crushed and juice extracted ; root juice applied on the
wound and also given as oral dose (5ml) thrice daily for two
days.
Snake bite, Root of blue flowered plant crushed and made into paste;
Insect sting applied locally over the wound; kept till relief or applied new
paste three hourly.
Leaf and stem bark; dried, ground & made into pills; taken
internally; 1 pill thrice daily till cure.
Whole plant; crushed and prepared into paste; applied
locally; massaged once or twice daily till cure.
Leaves of Azadirachta indica and rhizome of Zingiber
officinale; leaf mixed with the rhizome, crushed and boiled
with water till the preparation becomes semi-solid, a little
kerosene added to the preparation.; applied locally; massaged
once or twice a day till cure.
Wound inside mouth Inflorescence; fresh part directly used; chewed for some time,
or on tongue surface 2-3 times in a day till cure.
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Conclusion
The people of the said area are largely dependent
on the herbal medicines to cure some serious
diseases and some of the plant species needed for
the purpose are collected from the jungles of the
park. It is, however, suggested to carry out chemical
analysis to identify the active principles in the plants
before coming to any conclusion on their uses.
Some plants are used against some important
ailments which were not recorded earlier. Some
of them are Crinum asiaticum against asthma,
Pouzolzia zeylanica against bone dislocation,
Alternanthera brasiliana against excessive bleeding
during menstruation and Murraya koenigii against
tuberculosis. Findings of the present study are
needed to validate scientifically for the benefit
of society. As most of the formulations of the
present study are not recorded earlier, these may
be helpful for development of new drugs for the
betterment of the human society.
Acknowledgement
Authors are grateful to the local villagers who
helped a lot during the field trips. They are thankful
to Golapi Bala Das (48 yrs), Sambhu Das (62 yrs),
Madhuram Basumatari (47 yrs) and Harekrishna
Gayari (84 yrs) for providing useful phytotherapeutic
information during the field trips. Thanks also go
to Dr. Eushah Ali (MC College, Barpeta) and
Mr Pranab Ch Debnath (BH College, Howly) for their
kind cooperation during the field study.
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