ROLE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS BY TRADITIONAL PRACTITIONERS OF KADAPA DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA
*S. Rajagopal Reddy and A. Madhusudhana Reddy
ABSTRACT
Plants occupy an important place in Indian medical systems. Every nation has its own set of medicinal plants. Plants are integral parts of Indian life and culture. The present article attempts to highlight the importance of some medicinal plants which are traditionally used in the treatment of psychological disorders by the people of Kadapa District. About 33 plant species belonging to 31 genera and 23 families were documented. All these plant species are used to treat 20 psychological disorders. Significance of these plants in different psychological disorders has been discussed. People of this study area are highly conscious about medicinal plants which have their defined roles and importance. These plants are found in wild as well as grown in close vicinity of people in various places of this study area. These medicinal properties are not only showing the human relation with plant diversity, but also help in the conservation of species.
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