ABSTRACT
The prime objective of the present study was the documentation of the plants used for gynecological disorders and female health among the fisher folks, this was conducted during 2016–2017. A total of 50 medicinal plants belonging to 33 genera and 47 families were recorded as remedies for gynecological disorders. This chapter focuses on the phytoremedies commonly used for menstrual disorders: lactation, for easy delivery, menstrual cramps, etc. The data acquired on the frequently used phytomedicines gave some leads for further targets for future novel drug discoveries.
