ABSTRACT
Jatropha curcas Linn. is an economically important plant, its seeds oil is used as fuel. The plant is recommended as a remedy for various ailments used by the tribal people and the villagers for thousands of years. Many researchers have focused on the scientific facts, behind the usage in traditional and modern medicine system and economic importance of its seed oil used as commercial sources of the fuel. The present study is a comprehensive review of its utility in the light of contemporary research and information collected from the local people
Subject(s)
Euphorbiaceae/chemistry , Plants, Medicinal , Plant Extracts , Plant Oils/chemistry , Fuel Oils , EconomicsABSTRACT
The communication deals with enumeration of Adhatoda vasica Nees used by tribals and rural people as herbal medicine for most of the chest diseases as cough, bronchitis and asthma. The informations are then confirmed by "Hakims" and the people within the area. Enumeration contain, plant name, family, local names, and chemical composition along with brief note on preparation of dosage and others