Traditional medicinal knowledge about common herbs and herbal formulations used in treatment of burning sensations in body : The results of recent surveys

Research Note - Pankaj Oudhia
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The natives and traditional healers of Chhattisgarh are aware of the fact that the burning sensation in body is the results of many complications but as initial measure, they use many herbs and herbal formulations to get rid from these sensations. Through ethnobotanical surveys conducted in different parts of Chhattisgarh, I have collected many useful information on this aspect. The traditional healers of Jashpur region, suggest the patients to sleep on bed having Kela and Kamal leaves. According to them, it is one of the promising treatments. The natural forests of Jashpur are full of wild Kela (Banana) herb. Kamal (Lotus) is a common aquatic herb in Chhattisgarh. In general, the natives of Chhattisgarh suggest the patients to increase the intake of Nariyal (Cocos nucifera) to get rid from burning sensations. The traditional healers of Chhattisgarh suggest the patients to take more and more Aam (Mango) fruits in summer season as treatment. According to them, the increased consumption of Aam fruits have other health benefits also. This use is very popular among the healers. The indigenous varieties of Aam are preferred for this purpose. The traditional healers also use Hadjod for the same purpose. The aqueous paste is prepared from fleshy stem of Hadjod (Cissus quadrangularis) and applied in affected part externally. Many healers apply the fresh latex of Thura (Euphorbia nerifolia) externally for the same purpose. The traditional healers of Khairagarh region use the bark of Kachnar (Bauhinia variegata) internally in combination with zeera (Cumin) in treatment of burning sensation. It is given once in a day till complete cure. The traditional healers of Narharpur region use the fruit pulp of Bahera (Terminalia bellirica) externally for this purpose. The healers of this region also apply the aqueous paste of Neem leaves in treatment of burning sensations. The traditional healers of Pendra region suggest the patients to use Mulethi herb externally in combination with Chandan (Santalum album). The aqueous paste having both herbs is applied externally. The use of Nimbu (Lemon) juice with sugar, internally in also common in many parts of Chhattisgarh. Although the above mentioned traditional uses are less in number but the patients get relief from these herbs and herbal combinations in most of the cases. I have written a lot on this aspect in my previous articles. This article is a supplement to previous articles.

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