Mineral chemistry of Pangidi basalt flows from Andhra Pradesh

Tribal Medicine of Andhra Pradesh

The study undertaken during 1994 - 1997 in Andhra Pradesh, India regarding folklore medicinal aspects, resulted in comparative account of the medicinal practices of different tribes. The information is given in brief to give an idea of their therapeutic knowledge and the use of various herbs.

Scheduled Castes in Andhra Pradesh

History tells us that Scheduled Castes have no history of their own. They have been marginalised as objects of the state rather than being treated as the subjects. 1 They are treated as targets of philanthropic and social work rather than citizens of a nation who have equal rights as other citizen to all the benefits that are given to them as worthy citizens. Instead, they have been pushed arou...

Folk – Medicine for Diabetes from Rayalaseema of Andhra Pradesh

The paper deals with the folk-lore use of 26 antidiabetic plant species occurring in Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. The methods of preparation and dose of administration of crude drugs as suggested by tribal and non - tribal herbalists are recorded in the study. Also the known chemical constituents(s) of these plants are included in the communication.

Rutaceous Plants from Tribal Medicine of Andhra Pradesh, India.

This paper describes the ethnobotanical importance of 6 Rutaceous plants common in Andhra Pradesh. For each plant its popular name/local name and manner of use are described. Data are based on personal survey, observation and discussion with chenchu, Yanadi, Erukala and sugali tribes of this area.

Reporting a case of scrub typhus from Andhra Pradesh.