Ethnomedicinal formulations used by traditional herbal practitioners of Ranchi, Jharkhand

Abstract

Ranchi district of Jharkhand state is immensely rich in biodiversity and ethnomedicinal information. Ethnomedicinal survey was conducted during 2004. The information on ethnomedicinal formulation is based on the exhaustive interview with local traditional herbal practitioners and other knowledgeable persons, who prescribe their herbal preparation to treat various ailments. Twelve ethnomedicinal formulations reported in the paper includes 28 medicinal plants. These research finding need to be integrated with national healthcare systems, which requires further pharmacological validation.