Studies on medicinal value and phytochemical parameters of traditionally used plants of kundabai, mayurbhanj, odisha

The development of Science and Technology in the 21st century makes everything possible for the human race. But still, the human race is facing lots of problems concerned with nutritional and health hazards. The foodstuffs are becoming less nutritive and the medications become less effective in some infectious diseases due to the development of adaptive features in pathogenic agents. So, the human race should have to think again about alternative sources of food and medicine with better nutritive profiles and potential supplements. This study was aimed to contribute valuable information on the traditional use of plant species used by ethnic people residing in Kundabai village of the Udala block located in the Mayurbhanj district. A total of 154 informants came forward to share their traditional knowledge. In this investigation 9 medicinal plants were recorded, which are being used to treat various ailments like fever, common cold, enteric problems, diabetes, wound healing, microbial infection, and gyening problems. The phytochemicals like alkaloids, tannins, tannic acid, fat and fixed oils, flavonoids, glycoside, phenol, resin, and steroid were detected in these plants, which signifies their medicinal values. In the forthcoming days, these plant species can be used for the betterment of human society.