Some ethnomedicinal perceptions of tribal communities of Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh

Rewa is a rich in ethnic and biological diversity since ancient times. Several tribal communities like Kol, Gond, and Mawasi inhabit Rewa region and utilize wide variety of plant resources for food, fooder, fiber, medicine etc. An ethnobotanical study among the tribal communities of Rewa has been carried out during 2007–2009. In the study, ethnomedicinal uses of 28 plant species have been reported. The plant parts most commonly used in the treatment of various diseases are root, leaves, whole plant and bark. Mode of drug administration in different ailments are discussed.