Ethnomedicinal plants used to treat skin diseases by Tharu community of district Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand, India

摘要: Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Tharu community is the largest primitive indigenous of Uttarakhand, India. In this article we have scientifically enumerated medicinal plants and herbal preparations used by to treat various skin diseases, discussed dermatological properties these in light previous ethnomedicinal, microbiological, pharmacological, toxicological, phytochemical clinical studies. Materials methods Ethnomedicinal survey was conducted different villages located district Udham Singh Nagar, information on diseases collected from 122 individuals (93 males 29 females), including 35 experienced practitioners 87 local villagers. For each recorded plant species use value (UV) fidelity level (FL) calculated. The informant consensus factor (Fic) also calculated find out homogeneity given informants. Results A total 90 belonging 86 genera 48 families were viz., wounds (38 spp.), boils (32 cuts (18 leprosy (11 eczema (10 itching (7 ringworm (5 burns (4 leucoderma cracked heels (2 dandruff (3 body infection chilblains hair fall spp.) toes spp.). Information botanical name, family, vernacular ailments treated, mode dose preparations, UV FL values are provided for species. According most preferred Ricinus communis L. followed Tridax procumbens (L.) L., Azadirachta indica A. Juss., Ageratum conyzoides Allium cepa Conclusions present study has revealed significant community. Literature review confirmed claims made regarding treatment reported plants. literature that products very few available market, while still under preclinical or trials. There known phytochemicals, antibiotic, antibacterial, antiviral antifungal agents which may be synthesized transformed make pharmaceuticals. Some shown promising results trails there a need trials see their safety efficacy treating diseases. These targeted development new medicines, ointments drugs However further studies needed validate about little worked Sida cordata (Burm. F.) Borss. Waalk., Millettia extensa (Benth.) Baker, Caesulia axillaris Roxb., Ehretia laevis Vanda tessellate (Roxb.) Hook. Ex G.Don. Eualaliopsis binata (Retz.) C.E. Hubb. Further recommended assess potential care products.