Paediatric Ethnobotany of The Boxa Tribe of Tarai and Bhabar Region of Uttarakhand, India

Volume : IV, Issue : IV, April - 2015

Neeta Pande, Anju Joshi

The peculiar geographical condition of Tarai of Udhamsingh Nagar district (Uttarakhand) provide for the growth

of a wide range of flora and fauna. A geographical distribution and spatial variation among plants and animals is

quite evident.

Udhamsingh Nagar is an old ethnic region peopled by various tribes. The traditional customs and belief are still maintained in this tribal

community. The present article deals with paediatric ethnobotany of Boxa tribe. This tribal group use different local plants which are specially

prescribed for treating various ailments of children. During the study 24 plants of 22 families were identified. The present work is based on

personal interview and interaction with local people, medicine men and mother among Boxa tribe.