ETHNO BOTANICAL SURVEY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS BY NAIKPOD TRIBES OF SURBIRYAL VILLAGE, NIZAMABAD DISTRICT, TELANGANA, INDIA

A Pradeep Kumar* and Prof. Nirmala Babu Rao

ABSTRACT

The present study documents the since ages, herbs are being used for treating different ailments in different parts of world by different communities. The present ethno-botanical explorations conducted in Surbiryal village of Naikpod tribes Nizamabad district resulted in the information on the plants used in treating many diseases. .for which about 32 plant species belonging to 25 families is used of these, maximum spices belongs to Acanthaceae with 2 spices Convolvulaceae, Mimosaceae, Euphorbiaceae and Lamiaceae with 2 spices each. This information collected from Naikpod tribes. People of this region possess good knowledge of plants in treating different ailments viz., Snake bite, Malaria, diabetes, hernia, Bone fracture, Scorpion sting, Diarrhea, Jaundice, Leprosy, and Asthma. But their continuous and progressive exposure to modernization may result in extinction of the rich heritage of knowledge in the course of time majority of preparation are from whole plants and following leaves, root, bark, fruits, flowers, seeds, etc. the study emphasizes the potentials of the ethnobotanical research and the need for the documentation of knowledge pertaining to the medicinal plant utilization for the greater benefit of mankind.

Keywords: Surbiryal, Naikpod, Nizamabad, Ethno Botany, Medicinal Plants, Naikpod Tribes.