Home medicines of chhattisgarh
Khushi Dewangan1, V. Acharya2, M.L. Naik3, Sanju Sinha4 and A.K. Girolkar5
1Asst. Prof. (Samvida) Botany, Govt. G.N.A.P.G. College, Bhatapara, C.G. (India) 2Asst. Prof. Botany Govt. D.B. Girls P.G. College Raipur (C.G.), 3Prof. and Consultant –C.G. C.O.S.T. Raipur (C.G.), Project Scientist C.G.C.O.S.T. Raipur (C.G.), 4Principal Govt. D.B. Girls P.G. College Raipur (C.G.)
ABSTRACT
Chhattisgarh state is famous for its natural resources, tribes and rich biodiversity since ancient time. Ancient name of Chhattisgarh “Dakshin Kosal” has originated from a grass known as Kush – Desmostachya bipinnata (L.) Stapf. which is used in religious ceremonies. Physiography, soil and climate of the state favour luxurious growth of vegetation. A large size of the population resides in forests and villages and a good proportion of their livelihood is fulfilled through the forests. Plants and their names, play important role in their life particularly in dilects, socio-religious ceremonies, traditional and domestic system of medicine, folklore and folktales. Many of the plants are used in the form of home medicine. Knowledge of such medicines are orally transferred by the old family members, particularly the ladies, from one generation to another.