Ethnobotanical survey of Balrampur district with special reference to plants used by Koraku tribes

An Ethnobotanical survey was conducted in 5 villages of the Balrampur district of Chhattisgarh, India, during the year 2014. Along with field study, personal interview was held with 15 people in each village 10 men and 5 women.Plant specimens were, collected thrice namely monsoon, winter and summer.Following taxonomic procedure the specimens were duly pressed processed. Among the specimens collected 50 plant species belonging to 37 families were much used by Korakutribe for various ailments. The method of drug preparation, drug administration were also recorded during the survey and interview. The results of the study revealed that Korakutribes have rich knowledge of medicinal plants and continue the use of plants for various ailments.