Studies on ethnogynaecomedicines of Kokani women of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra-A Review

A Physiological and Hormonal change contributes to body nature of the women, due to maternity women remained closely bound to body. Menstruations and Menopause are the major events causing physiological and hormonal changes. To deal with such critical periods of uncleanness, pain and emotionally fluctuated moods and body nature they get closer to natural resources. Interconnection of women and nature can be seen with the help of science called Ethno gynaecology. It is nothing but story of women wisdom emerged from historical knowledge of ethno medicines. The tough life of women in rural areas or tribal areas moves with ease just because of the knowledge of Ethnogynaecomedicine. The nature surrounding such women helps them to protect their Natural abilities, their capacities, and their authentic power with the help of Ethno medicines. Women are worshiper of nature, company of nature not only gives joy to their heart but also they looked upon nature as a healing force. Ethnogynaecomedicines are seems to have historical linkage between nature and women. We can say that feminine world and natural world having bridge called as ethnogynaecomedicines.