Volume: 47 Issue: 1
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants in Koppal district, North Karnataka, South India: Traditional knowledge and therapeutic applications
Year: 2025, Page: 12-22, Doi: https://doi.org/10.62029/jmaps.v47i1.amareshappa
Received: Feb. 6, 2025 Accepted: July 16, 2025 Published: July 30, 2025
The study was conducted to document the ethno-medicinal plants used by traditional healers in selected villages of Koppal district, North Karnataka, South India. Ethnobotanical surveys were conducted in selected villages such as Gondabal, Naregal, and Kinnal using questionnaires and interviews with local practitioners. During this study, 53 medicinal plant species belonging to 29 families were recorded, with herbs (45%) being the most common growth form. Leaves (50%) were the most frequently used plant part. They have made different formulations to treat the patients, among them, concoction (43.5%), pounding/grinding (35.4%) and squeezing (21.1%) were the primary preparation methods. The plants used to treat 27 human ailments, with stomach complaints treated by the highest number of species. Polyherbal formulations were common, often incorporating additives like honey, jaggery and oils. Dosage and administration were personalized based on patient factors such as age, weight and health conditions. This study highlights the rich traditional medicinal knowledge in the region and provides a basis for further pharmacological research and conservation efforts.
Keywords: Ethnobotany, Formulations, Medicinal plants, Pharmacology, Traditional knowledge.
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Amareshappa, C., Sudha, S., Mahamuni, V., Begaum, S., Hugar, G., & Huligemma. (2025). Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants in Koppal district, North Karnataka, South India: Traditional knowledge and therapeutic applications. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences, 47(1), 12–22. https://doi.org/10.62029/jmaps.v47i1.amareshappa
