S.K. Sen* and L.M. Behera1
Department of Botany, Panchayat College Bargarh: 768028, Odisha, India
1Ex-Reader in Botany, Modipara (Near Water Tank), Sambalpur: 768002, Odisha, India
Email: sunilsen06@rediffmail.com
Received-26.05.2019, Revised-18.06.2019
Abstract: The present paper highlights on the study of a multifarious drug plant Moringa oleifera Lam. which is most commonly known as ‘Drumstick tree’ belongs to family Moringaceae. Nutritionally and medicinally Moringa is very rich plant species. All parts of the tree are edible and have long been consumed by humans. It is widely cultivated due to its young pods and leaves used as vegetable. Drumstick tree is multi-utility ethnomedicinal plant used by the tribals and other community people for the treatment of various diseases and ailments.
Keywords: Ethnomedicine, Moringa oleifera, People, Bargarh District
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