Research Article | Published: 30 October 2024

Traditional ethnomedicinal practices for Bronchitis among tribal communities in Khammam district of Peninsular India

Ravi Ratna Manjula and T. V. V. Seetharami Reddi

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 31 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 259-262 | 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2024-K05T97 | Cite this article

Abstract

This paper documents the use of 32 plant species, spanning 24 different families, by the indigenous tribes of Khammam district, Telangana (erstwhile Andhra Pradesh) in India, for the treatment of bronchitis. The findings include first-time reports of Callistemon citrinus, Lactuca runcinata, and 14 previously undocumented healing practices.

Keywords

Conventional drugs, Phytochemical studies, Respiratory diseases, Sustainable usage, Synthetic medicines

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Manjula, R.R. and Seetharami Reddi, T.V.V., 2024. Traditional ethnomedicinal practices for Bronchitis among tribal communities in Khammam district of Peninsular India. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 31(3), pp.259-262. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2024-K05T97

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 15 April 2024

Manuscript Revised on 22 October 2024

Manuscript Accepted on 28 October 2024

Manuscript Published on 30 October 2024

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