Biodiversity of Medicinal Plants in the Eastern Ghats of Northern Andhra Pradesh, India

2020 ◽  
pp. 3-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Venkaiah ◽  
J. Prakasa Rao ◽  
R. Prameela
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Eastern Ghats

Studies on Phytochemical, Antimicrobial activity and Micro propagation of Medicinal plants from Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh

2021 ◽  
pp. 111-115
Author(s):  
Darsi Phebe Sarah Koti Ratnam
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Eastern Ghats ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Rauwolfia Serpentina ◽  
Alstonia Scholaris ◽  
Soxhlet Apparatus ◽  
Medicinal Plant Extracts ◽  
Micro Propagation

The aim of the present study was to investigate the presence of phyto chemical, antimicrobial activities and micro propagation of the selected medicinal plants i.e. Rauwolfia serpentina, Adhatoda vasica and Alstonia scholaris. These endemic plants belong to Apocynaceae and were collected from higher altitudes of Eastern Ghats, Lambasingi forest region, Andhra Pradesh India. To determine the total phenolic and flavonoid contents, Soxhlet apparatus was used for this study. Solvents used were in this study are water, ethyl acetate, chloroform and methanol. Among them the solvent methanolic extract of Rauwolfia serpentina (57.15±1.2) and Alstonia scholaris (55.06±0.7) showed high content of saponins. The test microrganism which were studied against the efficacy of selected medicinal plant extracts were, two bacterial strians i.e., Streptococcus pyogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and two fungal strains Aspergillus niger and Vibrio cholera. The antimicrobial activity was proved that the methanol extracts was found to be maximum antimicrobial growth inhibition. The simple and effective protocol was developed to propagate the Rauwolfia plant from nodal explants. Maximum no of 95% plantlets regenerated successfully. These propagated plantlets were hardened to survive in vivo conditions.

Ethnomedicines for Diarrhoea and Dysentery by the tribals of Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-54
Author(s):  
P. Naidu ◽  
P. Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Eastern Ghats ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Traditional Health ◽  
Traditional Health Care ◽  
Visakhapatnam District

Traditional health care system is practiced by indigenous tribal community inhabiting Eastern Ghats of Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh. Diarrhoea and Dysentery are prevalent causing morbidity and mortality. This study documented 62 medicinal plants used locally for the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery. The traditional healers provide safe and low cost remedies accumulated, enriched and passed on through generations without any written documentation.

scholarly journals Investigations on anti-diabetic medicinal plants used by Sugali tribal inhabitants of Yerramalais of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Khaleel Basha ◽  
G Sudarsanam ◽  
M Silar Mohammad ◽  
Niaz Parveen
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Eastern Ghats ◽  
Hypoglycemic Agents ◽  
Antidiabetic Activity ◽  
Oral Hypoglycemic Agents ◽  
Plant Materials

An Ethno-botanical survey was carried out among the Sugali tribes in Yerramalais of Eastern Ghats, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh for the exploration of antidiabetic herbal remedies. Diabetes mellitus is one of the common metabolic disorders with micro-and macrovascular complications that results in significant morbidity and mortality. It is considered as one of the five leading causes of death in the world. In Allopathy medicine no satisfactory effective therapy is still available to cure diabetes mellitus. There is increasing demand by patients to use natural products with antidiabetic activity due to side effects associated with the use of insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents. The art of herbal treatment has very deep roots in Indian culture. Even today in most of the rural areas people are depending on herbal drug systems for primary health care. The indigenous knowledge of local traditional healers and native plants used for the treatment of diabetics related health disorders were collected through questionnaire and personal interviews. A total of 10 informants with in the age group of 50 to 68 were interviewed, among them two were tribal practitioners. A total of 21 genera and 18 families were identified which are being used for the treatment of diabetes. Results depict that fresh plant materials were invariably preferred for the treatment of long term complications associated with diabetics. Anti-diabetic medicinal plants used by Sugalis have been listed along with plant parts used. The collected information's are arranged in the alphabetic order of the plant botanical name, family with the local (or) common name, and mode of use is listed. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/sjps.v4i2.10435 S. J. Pharm. Sci. 4(2) 2011: 19-24

scholarly journals Plants Used for Ethno-veterinary Practices by Tribes of Kambakkam of Eastern Ghats

2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ettiappan Munuswamya ◽  
Karmegam Nandhagopala ◽  
S. Surabia ◽  
Sivagamasundari b ◽  
Manoranjithamc M. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Standard Procedure ◽  
Plant Biotechnology ◽  
Plant Biology ◽  
Eastern Ghats ◽  
Future Perspective ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Government College ◽  
Medicine Development

The study reports the surveyed of medicinal plants used by of village Tribe people of Kambakkam Forest (Easternghats), Andhra Pradesh in ethno-veterinary practices. During this study information about the ethno-veterinary plants were collected and preserved as herbarium specimens by follows the standard procedure. The plants were identified with help of some standard Floras. The specimens were deposited in the herbarium of Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Loganatha Narayanasamy Government College, Ponneri, Thiruvallur District. During the survey it was noted 23 plants were traditionally used by various animal diseases such as Inflammation, wound healing, indigestion, dysentery, fever, swelling, bone fracture, diarrhea, cold, cough, pneumonia, constipation, antimicrobial and milk yielding properties. The information provided in this study would bring new medicine development of ecofriedly, effective medicines to control human diseases in the future perspective. This study may be useful to protect and conserve the medicinal plants of Kambakkam Forest.

Three Mosses New to Bryoflora of Eastern Ghats

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A.K. Asthana ◽  
Priyanshu Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Eastern Ghats ◽  
Extended Range

Eastern Ghats are discontinuous hill ranges passing through Orissa, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu located between 11⁰30' & 22⁰N latitude and 76⁰50' & 86⁰30'E longitude. Bryophyte flora of this region is still very less explored. During a recent field exploration to Eastern Ghats region of Tamil Nadu three moss taxa viz. Solmsiella biseriata (Austin) Steere, Aulacopilum glaucam Wilson and Groutiella tomentosa (Hornsch) Wijk & Marg. have been identified as new additions to moss flora of Eastern Ghats. The present study provides the information regarding extended range of distribution of these taxa in India and a compensable account of morpho-taxonomical details with earlier described taxa from other bryogeographical zones.

Structure and floristic composition of tree stand in tropical forest in the Eastern Ghats of northern Andhra Pradesh, India

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 491-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Sudhakar Reddy ◽  
Shilpa Babar ◽  
Giriraj Amarnath ◽  
Chiranjibi Pattanaik
Keyword(s):  
Tropical Forest ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Floristic Composition ◽  
Eastern Ghats ◽  
Tree Stand

Socio-cultural Importance of Newborn Healthcare Practices of Parengi Porja Tribe Living in Hilly Forested Areas of Andhra Pradesh, India: An Anthropological Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 097206342110524
Author(s):  
Srividhya Samakya V. ◽  
G. Palanisamy
Keyword(s):  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Traditional Birth Attendant ◽  
Healthcare Management ◽  
Eastern Ghats ◽  
Cultural Importance ◽  
Hilly Region ◽  
Forested Areas ◽  
Probability Of Death

The study aims to understand the traditional healthcare management of the newborns of the Parengi Porja tribe. The Parengi Porja tribe is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) that inhabits the Eastern Ghats, which is a continuous high hilly region of Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The members of this tribe strongly believe that the earliest weeks of a newborn’s life is the time for the greatest probability of death and disability. To avoid these misfortunes, they strictly follow the traditional healthcare regimen for newborns, which has significant socio-cultural importance. For this study, 105 neonates were purposively selected, and their mothers were interviewed for data collection. The research data were analysed by qualitative methods that included participant observation, in-depth interviews and focus group discussion. The collected data were repeatedly cross-checked with other elderly female members like grandmothers, and sutranimaizi (traditional birth attendant [TBA]) through interviews to strengthen the efficiency and authenticity of the data. The findings of the study show that this tribal population has its understanding of the management of neonatal health, which is socio-culturally ingrained, sanctioned and transmitted through generations.

Threatened Medicinal Plants of Eastern Ghats and Their Conservation

2020 ◽  
pp. 31-62
Author(s):  
N. Sivaraj ◽  
Kamala Venkateswaran ◽  
S. R. Pandravada ◽  
M. Thirupathi Reddy ◽  
P. E. Rajasekharan
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Eastern Ghats
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