Evolutionary knowledge of Irular tribes in the Eastern Ghats region of Krishnagiri District, India

R. Kanthasamy, R. Mahesh, K. Muthuchelian, M. Maridass and G. Raju

Abstract: Ethno-medicinal knowledge among the Irular tribes of Eastern Ghats, Krishnagiri District was assessed from 2013 to 2014. Data showed is included in the interpretation as well as inference. Out of this exploration, 61 medicinal plants in 56 genera and 35 families have been documented. The members were requested that these wild plants in the field are potentially used for the treatment of various diseases. At all point examples of these plants were gathered. Plants were identified by using relevant floras and reference herbarium specimens. Most of the diseases were cured using of these plant resources by the Irular tribes. Further, there seen a shift from traditional system of medicine to allopathic system especially in young population due to the lack of awareness about therapeutic potential of ethno medicinal plants available in their village. The conservation and awareness generation are needed in this area for the better sustainability of these practices.

Keywords: Irular tribes, medicinal plants, Eastern Ghats, Krishnagiri District.

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 Volume No. 5(2)                                                                    August,2015