Leafy Vegetables Diversity and their Ethnomedicinal Use Against Gastrointestinal Disorders in Krishna District of AP

Abstract

The study lists the traditional medicinal applications of 62 plant species from 62 genera that the rural populations of Krishna district utilize to treat various illnesses and ailments. Oral use makes up half of the medicines or 45% of the therapeutic use. The majority of documented treatments come from species of herbs and trees. The most often used plant parts in the manufacture of medicines in the research region are the leaves and stem bark. For the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, a vast array of medicinal plant species are accessible in the research domain (ulcers, stomachache, piles, constipation, gastric issues, diarrhoea, loose motions, sticky motion, digestion problems, loss of appetite, etc.). Therefore, valuable plants must be properly documented together with their current state and any traditional knowledge or practices that may be unique to the area. This search will support scientific research aimed at finding novel dosage form formulations and new medicinal compounds.