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VOL. 11, ISSUE 3 (2026)
Documentation of phytomedicine used for livestcok in Tadasanahalli Shivamogga Karnataka
Authors
Dr. Manjula Rathod, Latha B M
Abstract
Phytomedicine uses plant-based products to
prevent diseases, it focuses on natural compounds obtained from different parts
of plants. Aim of present work is documentation phytomedicine used for the
treatment of livestock in Tadasanahalli Shivamogga. Total 16 plant species
belong to 16 genera and 13 families involved in the treatment. The families
such as Lamiaceae, Liliaceae, Rutaceae and Zingiberaceae represented by two
plant species whereas Apiaceae, Anacardiaceae, Amaranthaceae, Apocynaceae,
Brassicaceae, Fabaceae, Meliaceae, Malvaceae and Piperaceae represented by one
species each. The leaves (07) were most used in the treatment followed by seeds
(03), rhizome (02), fruits (02), stem (01), and bulb (01) respectively. The
oral administration of juice, whereas paste of some plant parts were locally
applied. The oral administration of juice, decoction, raw, and powder was either
given singly or mixed with water, milk, curd, oil and honey. Habit wise herbs (10) are most used followed by shrub (03) and tree
(03) species were found. The common livestock's ailments treated such as cuts, ticks
and mites, foot and mouth disease, lumpy skin disease, ephemeral fever, cold,
cough, nastitis, nasal granulation, skin diseases, fungal infection, swelling
of neck, bone fracture, swelling, acidity and healing of wounds. Field of phytomedicine
is important for preserving cultural heritage, promoting affordable health care
as the study is rich in plants biodiversity it can be more supportive for
scientific research in future.
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Pages:38-44
How to cite this article:
Dr. Manjula Rathod, Latha B M "Documentation of phytomedicine used for livestcok in Tadasanahalli Shivamogga Karnataka". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 11, Issue 3, 2026, Pages 38-44
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