Medicinal Plants used by Traditional Healers in Lohagara Upazila of Narail District, Bangladesh

Authors: Rahman AHMM , Biswas L , Rahman AHMM , Biswas L , Rahman AHMM and Biswas L

DOI: 10.23880/jonam-16000319

Volume 5, Issue 3

Abstract

Medicinal plants used by traditional healers in Lohagara Upazila of Narail district, Bangladesh was recorded from November 2018 to March 2020. The present paper deals with traditional uses of 101 medicinal plant species 89 genera and 55 families along with correct botanical identification. Semi-structured interviewees, observation and guided field walk with informants were employed to obtain medicinal data in the study area. In the area, a total of 73 human diseases were recorded and treated with various plant species and preparations. For each species, scientific name, local name, family, habit, diseases, mode of administration and part(s) used are provided. The study aims to bring awareness among the people, to save this precious knowledge and protect these plants, for the next generation.

Keywords: Medicinal plants; Indigenous Uses; Herbal Medicine; Narail District; Bangladesh

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