IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

MEDICINAL PLANTS IN WOMAN FOLK HEALTH CARE

Main Article Content

Dr P. Saritha, A Surekha, Dr C Aruna.

Abstract

A total 68 plant species of 35 families useful in women folk’s health care were recorded along with their family, part of the plant used, its ailment and mode of administration. These documented plants are effective remedies for leucorrhoea, gonorrhea, menorrhagia, cardiovascular diseases, breast cancer, excessive stomach pain, urinary disorders, dysuria, inflammation of skin, fertility, disorders during delivery, pregnancy and hair-care treatment in women. The documented herbal recipes may provide ample opportunities to study them for their efficacy and also for novel drug development.

Article Details