Herbal Folk Remedies used in Treatment of Gynecological Disorders by Tribals of Simalwara Region, Dungarpur, Rajasthan

Ethnic communities living in formidable agro-climatic situations are well acquainted with natural resources and their sustainable management from time immemorial. The uneven topographic situation compels them to conduct a number of trial and error practices with nature and thereby the communities developed numerous locally suited the best practices and technologies. Owing to the significance of traditional knowledge and their sustainable utilization, a study was conducted during 2011-12 years in Simalwara region of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan state to investigate ethnomedicinal knowledge on the treatment of gynecological disorders. The study explored 27 species under 27 genera and 21 families which have been used as major ingredients for treatment of said ailments. The study also documented various plant ingredients being used for medication and significantly floral parts contributed the highest share with 25.71 % where the least was recorded from twig and latex with 2.86 % each in the total part used.