HERBAL REMEDIES OF THE BODO PEOPLE OF UDALGURI DISTRICT OF ASSAM
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Bodos, Medicinal Plants, Ailments, Tradition.
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In the present study attempt has been made to focus on the herbal medicine practices among the Bodos of Udalguri District, Assam. The methods that were used in the study are observation method, case study method, interview method and survey method. The investigation reveals many sorts of medicinal plants that the locals utilize to treat various ailments. Because of the effect of contemporary education and communication, most villagers rely on traditional ethno-medicines and, to a lesser extent, modern medical services.
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