Remedial measures of human ailments by Oxalis corniculata (Linn.)

Abstract

The communication deals with the traditional knowledge of khath metthi (Oxalis corniculata) (Linn.) used by tribal people of our study area i.e. Mihinpurwa block of tehsil Nanpara of Bahraich, a terai district of U.P. This tehsil is very rich in ethnic as well as floristic diversity, The inhabitants of the area have inherited a rich traditional knowledge of the use of this herbaceous flora for cure and care of various human ailments.Important ethnomedicinal uses of herbs, parts utilized, local name and mode of treatment has been included in this paper.

Keywords

• Herbaceous flora
• Oxalis corniculata (Linn.)
• Tribals