Dr JIWAN JYOTI
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, INDIA
Title: Indigenous Use Of Medicinal Plants For Dgestive Problems In Punjab
Biography
Biography: Dr JIWAN JYOTI
Abstract
The study entitled “Indigenous use of medicinal plants for digestive problems in Punjab” was undertaken with the objectives to study the level of awareness and extent of use of medicinal plants by women for digestive problems and to determine the relationship of personal, socio-economic characteristics of the respondents with their level of awareness and extent of use of medicinal plants. The study was conducted in three socio-cultural regions i.e. Majha, Malwa, and Doaba of Punjab state. A sample of 240 women heads was selected randomly from three districts- Gurdaspur from Majha, Faridkot from Malwa and Hoshairpur from Doaba. The data was collected with the help of structured interview schedule. Results of the study revealed that majority of the respondents had medium level of awareness and low level of extent of use of medicinal plants. The reasons cited for the use of medicinal plants were that elders always used these, have no side effects, cost effective and easily available. The reasons stated for non-use were that allopathic medicines are easily available, time consuming preparation and quick relief with allopathic medicines. It was also found that education and family income had significant negative relationship with the level of awareness as well as extent of use of medicinal plants. Whereas age and social participation was positively related with awareness and use of medicinal plants.