Traditional Treatment of Gastro-Intestinal Tract Disorders in Kutch District, Gujarat State, India

Abstract

Objective: The communication examines the medical ethnobotany of Kutch District, Gujarat province, India. The inhabitants of the district, which happens to be one of the biggest districts of India (area wise) have developed fairly good knowledge of the use of local flora. Materials & methods: Ethno medical field survey method was used for the purpose. Results & conclusion: A pattern of utilization of local plants used in treatment of G.I.T. disorders was investigated. 41 species of 37 genera belonging to 22 families are reported along with plant part used medicinally.