ETHNOBOTANICAL STUDIES IN TALODA FOREST AREA OF NANDURBAR DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA
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Ethnobotany,Traditional knowledge,Medicinal plants,Taloda forest,NandurbarAbstract
The current study was aimed to conduct an ethnobotanical survey of the Taloda forest Area of Nandurbar district of Maharashtra, India. The study lays an emphasis to highlight the floral and ethnic diversity of the study area. Nandurbar district lies in the northwestern part (Khandesh region) of Maharashtra. Taloda taluka is situated within the satpuda mountain range, an area
characterized by its remote forested regions where tribal communities reside in hamlets. The satpuda mountain range is notable for its well-preserved forests, which exhibit a high level of species diversity. The area hosts a rich diversity of flora and is abundant in medicinal plants. The current study confirmed the presence of 82 plant species from 74 genera under 46 families, which are used as food, fodder, and for various medicinal purposes.Notably,64out of 82 of these plant species were recognized for their ethnomedicinal use, employed by traditional healers and indigenous communities to treat various ailments. The study documented the rich floral diversity with the vernacular nomenclature and highlighted the various plant parts used in the treatment of various ailments by tribal people.
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