Abstract

HERBAL PLANTS FOR MENTAL HEALTH: SURVEY OF CHANDOLI REGION

Rekha R. Deokar*, Shubhangi R. Kamble, Satish R. Mane and Sarjerao R. Patil

Abstract

An ethno-botanical survey of Chandoli National forest was conducted during February 2014 to April 2016. It is included in Western Ghat, the hot spot for biodiversity of plants. It is rich in ethno medicinal plants. The main purpose of this survey was to document the traditional use of medicinal plants for mental health in Chandoli Forest. 29 species belonging to 28 genera and 20 families were found to be used to treat some psychological disorder. Due to poor condition of modern health care facilities and poverty indigenous peoples of the district fully or partially depends on local medicinal plants. An attempt has been made to document traditional knowledge of local people of Chandoli on treatment of mental health.

Keywords: Chandoli, ethno-botany, psychological & mental disorders, Traditional herbal medicine.