Ethnobotanical studies on Kallanai Thanjavur district

Ethnobotany is a study of plants which are used for various ailments and as edibles of the wild. The river cauvery has its own basin with a notable plant and animal biodiversity. In our study it was found that almost 20 plants are frequently used for human diseases. It was also noted that leaves, fruits, seeds, roots, barks and latex are used for the cure of various ailments. Though our study it was concluded that a huge range of medicinal plants were found in cauvery river delta and it can be used for various human ailments.

Author(s): Jerome JJ,  Kamaraj M,  Durairaj P,  Prema D and Anburaja V

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