A Survey was conducted with a structured schedule to gather information on traditionally used medicinal plants of Balasore district of Odisha. In addition, some interviews were also conducted with village headman and villagers to gather information. The information gathered was recorded for further studies. Twenty six different indigenous medicinal plant species are being used by rural people. Among them Ananas comosus (deworming), Barleria prionitis (wounds), Psidium guajava leaves and fruit (diarrhea), Nyctanthes arbor leaves (fever), Lawsonia inermis (Jaundice) etc. are used by the villagers for the cure. | Ethnomedicinal plants used in Balasore district of Odisha: A comprehensive report
