Ethnobotanical studies on some mosquito repellent herbs used by tribals of Jharkhand to protect from Malaria

摘要

Jharkhand is a malaria-prone region. In villages situated in the interior of the state people have no option other than use of herbs to protect themselves from mosquitoes. With the approaching rains, the knock of malaria becomes frequent in interior localities of Jharkhand encircled by rich vegetation. The only remedy available to people is use of herbal plants to repel the vectors. The present survey has documented seven such plant species [2008 - 2010] along with the methodology of their application.