2024, Vol. 12, Issue 3, Part B

Fabaceae is the leading family with eight species (11.4%), followed by other 13 families of species were used local people. the study conducted here indicated that the highest number (90.43%) of medicinal plants was collected from wild in the study area and habitat of the species is trees (46.29%) and aquatic, epiphyte species (0.9%). It was observed that the highest density of trees was covered which is used by the natives with leaves (35.21%) reported as the most commonly used plant part followed by tubers and internodes (0.7%) used. A total of 24 broad-based diseases were recorded, of which cold, cough and diarrhoea were the most common with 12 types of species are used out of a total of 108 species. The phytosociological analysis of trees recorded dominant family was Moraceae which contained 5 species and Azadirachta indica A. Juss are most abundantly found. Hence, there is a need to collect and document such valuable knowledge from the tribal and remote areas before it is completely exhausted and also to raise awareness among the tribal communities for conservation and sustainable utilisation of plant wealth. The aim of the present study is to document the plant species diversity of Remuna block in the tribal area and its associated villages. The study revealed that medicinal plants of 108 species belonging to 98 genera belonging to 56 families were documented among which. Present research investigation studied the characteristics and scope of the medicinal plants that are utilised in the health care system of inhabitants of Remuna. Balasore district of Odisha is rich in various plant species that are important economically, medicinally, commercially and for psychosocial development. In addition, some interviews were conducted with village leaders and villagers to collect information.