Folkloric Plant Remedies for Stings of Insects from the Tribals of Thrissur District, Kerala
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The authors conducted survey of medicinal plants used by the tribal of Thrissur district. The investigation revealed several plant remedies to escape from the attack of insects and flies which are described in this paper. These could be used as soft common remedies in our households also.
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