Traditional uses of plants by some tribes of Marathwada region in Mahrashtra (India) for the treatment of sexual impotency.

Ethnobotanical study was carried out along with the traditional ethnic groups such as Andh, Bhil, Pardhi and Thakar communities in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra(India). During investigation, 23 plant species belonging to 19 families were identified. In present study more concentration is given to the treatment of sexual impotency.

Sexual impotency is hidden problem among the rural and urban people. Tribal people have remedy with locally available forest wealth. In present study brief information about the plant or plant parts used by tribals living in the region were collected and documented with  botanical name, local names, families and the mode of preparation of drugs and method of  administration of dosage have been recorded. During study frequent visits to tribal area were organized, personal interviews, discussions and identification of plants  with first hand information on ethnomedicinal preparations, dosage and their mode of administration was gathered from herbal practitioners of Andh, Bhil , Thakar and Pardhi communities. This type of ethnomedicinal survey appeared to be useful for the research on medicinal plants for the betterment of mankind.

Key Words : Sexual impotency, Traditional healers, Andh, Bhil, Thakar and Pardhi Tribes.