The Biobrio 7(3 & 4), 2020

Studies on prevalence of Malaria in Santhal and Paharias and their Folklore treatment in Pakur, Jharkhand

Saba Iqbal and Smirity Prabhai

ABSTRACT:

A survey was conducted to know the folklore medicine used to cure malaria prevailing among the Santha and Paharias communities in Pakur District of Santhal Pargana, Jharkhand. A total of 20 plant species were reported to use either singly or in combination with other plants are reported to cure Malaria. These plants are distributed among 14 families and 17 genus.

Keywords:    

Malaria, Folklore, Pakur, Santhal, Paharias.

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