Medicinal Plants in Phu Mae Nang Mon, Phu Sri Tan Wildlife Sanctuary, Mukdahan Province

Authors

  • Sutarat Khonkayan Roi Et Rajabhat University 113 Moo 12 Kohkaew Selaphum 45120 Roi Et
  • Vawta Saengsiri Roi Et Rajabhat University 113 Moo 12 Kohkaew Selaphum 45120 Roi Et
  • Hattaya Thipsontae Roi Et Rajabhat University 113 Moo 12 Kohkaew Selaphum 45120 Roi Et

Abstract

The study on medicinal plants was carried out at Phu Mae Nang Mon, Phu Sri Tan Wildlife Sanctuary, Mukdahan province between March 2017 to February 2018. This study found 152 species in to 62 families. The common medicinal plant families were Fabaceae (16 species), Rubiaceae (10 species) and Acanthaceae (9 species), respectively. The most habit of medicinal plant was tree (57 species) followed by shrub (39 species) herb (25 species) and climbing (31 species). The most plant organ used was root (29.61%). The medicinal preparation was classified into 7 methods. Boiling and drinking was the most popular methods (70.39%) followed by masking (8.55%). Medicinal plants found could be categorized into 13 groups according to their medicinal properties. Among them, most plants (20.39%) were used for tonic, element tonic and fatigue relief. Keywords : medicinal plants, Phu Mae Nang Mon, Phu Sri Tan Wildlife Sanctuary, Mukdahan province   

Author Biography

Sutarat Khonkayan, Roi Et Rajabhat University 113 Moo 12 Kohkaew Selaphum 45120 Roi Et

Lecturer in Biology

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2019-05-14