Ecology, Environment and Conservation Paper

USAGE OF PLANTS AND THEIR USE IN VARIOUS AILMENTS IN SHIVAMOGGA DISTRICT OF KARNATAKA : A REVIEW

K. Harish Kumar, S. Thirumala and B.R. Kiran

Abstract

The present review study deals with the documentation of plant resources for various ailments as reported by various researchers in Shivamogga district of Karnataka. The peoples of this area have a very good knowledge about the usage of these plants. Elder peoples of this area have common knowledge and easy cure for many common diseases and prepare different types of medicines from different plant parts. India is rich in therapeutic and aromatic plants and play an important role in the country’s agricultural sector due to quantitative and qualitative advantages. These plants can help small-scale farmers to strengthen their livelihoods and capacity to build successful and sustainable activities.