Plant used for Curing Diarrhoea and Dysentery in Chitrakoot M.P.

Diarrhoea and dysentery disease and its complications remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children, especially in developing countries. Diarrhoea is characterized by an increased frequency and volume, and decreased consistency of stool from the norm. Pathogens vary between developed and developing world. An ethno botanical survey was conducted to identify indigenous herbal remedies for diarrhoea and associated stomach ailments in rural areas. The main objective of the study was to gather ethno medical data on potentially valuable indigenous medicinal plants and also emphasize the role of ethno medicine in primary health care. Data from the survey indicated the names of plants commonly used in the treatment of diarrhoea and associated ailments, the methods of preparation, parts used and administration. The study documented a diversity of plants employed as remedy for diarrhoea and dysentery