Some indigenous medicinal knowledge for treating jaundice in Chittagong hill tracts, Bangladesh

ABSTRACT

Indigenous medicinal knowledge on 16 species used for Jaundice in the Chittagong Hill Tracts has been documented. These plants have been used by Chakma and Marma tribes for treating Jaundice from time immemorial. The documentation has been carried out with the consultation of tribal practitioners in arranging group participation. Short diagnostic descriptions of the plants, systematic position, tribal name and plant preparation, dose details are described