2012
DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2012.07.003
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Ethnomedicinal practices in different communities of Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka for treatment of wounds

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“…In nearly 20.4% of these for- mulations more than two species were used. According to the herbal healers, the combinations of different plant species increases the activity of medicine and 'ill effect' of any plant (if any) will be 'neutralised' by the other (Bhat et al, 2012(Bhat et al, , 2014. Rapid cure and enhancement of immunity power in the patients is the aim of combinations (Bhat et al, 2014).…”
Section: Ethnoveterinary Plants and Practicesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In nearly 20.4% of these for- mulations more than two species were used. According to the herbal healers, the combinations of different plant species increases the activity of medicine and 'ill effect' of any plant (if any) will be 'neutralised' by the other (Bhat et al, 2012(Bhat et al, , 2014. Rapid cure and enhancement of immunity power in the patients is the aim of combinations (Bhat et al, 2014).…”
Section: Ethnoveterinary Plants and Practicesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The tribals of Bargarh district, India use the plant to treat blood dysentery [3]. Different communities of Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India use the plant for treatment of ulcers and cuts and wounds [4]. The plant is used by local tribals (Santals, Gonds, Kolha, Bathudi) and inhabitants of Kaptipada Forest Range in Orissa, India for treatment of fevers, ophthalmia, gonorrhea, and pruritis [5].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…From a conservation point of view it is important to note that about 90% of traditional practitioners collect medicinal plants from the wild, the practice of which is similar elsewhere [12-14,33,36]. Therefore, the present study reiterates the urgent need for protection and propagation of naturally available plant resources.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 59%
“…Earlier studies from the same region [12,14], within the country [35,36,38], and elsewhere have also suggested lower percentage of female practitioners [37,39,40]. The reason behind this could be the patriarchal society and patrilineal inheritance in this region, where medicinal practice is mainly passed on to male children who are considered heirs of the families.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 77%
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