Herbal medicinal plants concerning scorpion sting envenomation by ethnic groups of Paderu division, Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Department of Botany, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam-530003, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Research Article
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2022, 12(03), 125-131.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2022.12.3.0237
Publication history:
Received on 31 October 2022; revised on 06 December 2022; accepted on 09 December 2022
Abstract:
Worldwide, both traditional and modern medicine relies heavily on plants. In this work, we looked at local medicinal herbs and their use as a kind of treatment for scorpion sting envenomation. Information from the local tribal people from the research area for the year 2021 regarding phytotherapy for the treatment of scorpion stings was collected. Personal interviews were used to gather ethnobotanical data throughout multiple field trips. According to the study, the tribal chiefs have been treating scorpion stings with 20 different plant species from 17 different plant families. Most of the time, roots and paste forms were used. Cow urine, garlic, ginger, and pepper were occasionally combined with primitive medicines made from plants.
Keywords:
Ethnobotany; Scorpion sting; Traditional medicine; Visakhapatnam
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