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KURAVILANGADU LOCALITY
Nisha Raj
ABSTRACT
The present study on Species Diversity of Medicinal Plants were conducted during 2015
September to 2015 October in Kuravilangadu locality. A total of fifteen species were recorded.
All the medicinal plants I found here have extensive medicinal use. I had used a digital camera to
take the photos of medicinal plants. The most common medicinal plant I had seen here was
Ocimum tenuiflorum. The rare species, Leucas zeylanica also found here. The objectives of the
study was to conserve rare, endangered and threatened medicinal plants. Through this project, I
created awareness among local communities on the need of conservation of medicinal plants.
INTRODUCTION
The state of kerala lies along the south west coast of India. The state include moist deciduous ,
tropical semi ever green , tropical west ever green forests. Kerala is a state which is famous with
its natural beauty and biodiversity. Among the plants, almost all of them have medicinal
properties.
The significance of this project is to give awareness about the different medicinal plants in our
surroundings to local pupil in Kerala, especially students. Thereby they can use these plants as
medicines for small, wounds, diseases, etc.
There are thousands of medicinal plants in Kerala but many of the pupils
are unaware about it. For every little disease, pupil uses Allopathic medicines. These medicines
but have numerous side effects. But, if we use medicinal plants for treating small diseases, it will
not cause any side effects. Also, it will improve the health. So, the knowledge about our
medicinal plants is not only important but also its a Need.
METHODOLOGY
CAMERA: The photographs of the medicinal plants were taken using a digital camera.
NOTEBOOK: The list of medicinal plants were prepared using notebook and pen.
INTERNET: The identification of medicinal plants was done based on the reviews of the
published literature including several recent world catalogues of medicinal plants and recent
books.
The survey of medicinal plants were carried out in Kuravilangadu (Kottayam district) during
September to October, 2015. Samples of the medicinal plants was taken from different habitats
like grass lands, mixed plantations, etc. The identification of medicinal plants was based on the
reviews of the published literature including several recent world catalogues of medicinal plants
and recent books. Also its photographs were taken using a digital camera. Local pupils were also
aware about the different types of medicinal plants in the area. 15 different types of medicinal
plants were identified from different habitats.
I have conducted the survey by observing different habitats like paddy region,
rubber plantation, and grass fields.
Medicinal plants were observed in Kuravilangadu, Kottayam district for a period of two
months which starts from September 2015 to October 2015. 15 species of medicinal plants were
present here. The following are those medicinal plants.
According to Ayurveda, amla balances all three doshas. Aloe vera is used
in traditional medicine as a multipurpose skin treatment. Moringa has numerous applications in
cooking throughout its regional distribution. Leucas zeylanica is wild-crafted and used mainly
for coughs, colds, toothaches, and abdominal pains.
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Nayar, M. P. & A. R. K.Sastry (1987). Red data book of Indian plants. Vol. 1.