Health awareness in women with the use of traditional medicinal plants in district Raipur of Chhattisgarh

Medicinal plants have always been the principle sources of medicine in India. It is well established that herbal medicines play a crucial role in health care for a large part of the population living in developing countries. Recently considerable attention has been paid to utilize eco-friendly and bio-friendly plant based products for the prevention and cure of different human diseases. India has a rich traditional knowledge and heritage of herbal medicine. The present paper deals traditional uses of plant species by the rural people of rural area of Raipur. The claims were gathered by interviewing traditional healers, especially villagers, of the study area. Findings of the study show the increased use of traditional medicine among the natives of the study area. The highest prevalent herbs in this area are Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Amla (Emblica officinalis), Gritkumari (Aloe barbadensis), Erand (Ricinus communis), Apamarg (Achyranthus aspera), Lasun (Allium sativum), Nirgundi (Vitex negundo), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Harjor (Cissus quadrangularis), Mahanimb (Melia azedarach) and Satawari (Asparagus racemosus)