Ethnomedicine against jaundice used by Gond and baiga tribes of Mandla District, Madhya Pradesh

Abstract

Traditional medicines are still under practice in Indian villages and have been developed through experience of many generations. The present communication reports first hand information gathered on 16 plant species traditionally used by Gond and Baiga Tribes of Mandla District of Madhya Pradesh for the treatment of jaundice. Valuable information about the medicinal uses of certain plants against jaundice of the Gond and Baiga Tribes were obtained through personal interviews and collection. The botanical names, families, local name, and locality of these collections are also given along with medicinal uses.