ISSN 2169-303X
International Journal of Medicinal Plant Research Vol. 1 (1), pp. 001-003, June, 2012. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Ethno-medicinal Plants used as Phytotherapy for Curing Diabetes
J. B. Khan and G. P. Singh
Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur-302004, Rajasthan (India).
*Corresponding Author’s E-mail: [email protected]
December 21, 2011; Accepted June, 06 2012
Abstract
The present study deals with 24 species of ethno-medicinal plants which are traditionally used to cure diabetes by the people in the vicinity of Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Jaipur (India). The bases of information are observations, interviews, discussion with local people and cross checked with other folk practitioners. In the availability of modern medical facilities, the documentation and preservation of these practices are essential.
Key words: Ethnomedicinal, Diabetes, Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary, traditional medicines.