Investigations on Ethno-medicinal plants used to cure skin diseases in Adilabad District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

Adilabad, a hilly district is rich in ethno-medicinal plants. Here, we report 36 ethno-medicinal plant species belonging to 25 families used for skin ailments. A total of 12 informants with in the age group of 50 to 60 were interviewed, among them two were tribal practitioners. Ethno-medicinal plants used by tribal inhabitants of Adilabad district to cure skin diseases have been documented along with plant parts used.