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Mangroves are one of the unique estuarine ecosystems among the aquatic habitats on the earth. Flora that grows in this region is capable of tolerating different fluctuations in environmental, hydrographical, and chemical parameters of the concerned water bodies. These tropical tidal forests play a vital role in fetching the livelihood of coastal inhabitants locally and enhancing the economy of the countries as a whole. Godavari mangroves are the second largest mangrove ecosystems in India. In the present investigation, medicinal importance and application of the mangrove species from Gautami Godavari estuary was documented. Data was gathered from the herbal doctors and local elderly people having knowledge about mangrove species. A total of 27 mangrove species were identified to treat various ailments such as skin diseases, cough, fever, orthopedic problems, constipation, piles, dysentery, and diabetic problems of human beings and to cure several diseases of cattle also.
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I would like to express my grateful thanks to UGC SAP-CAS I for financial assistance to carry out this investigation. I would like to extend my thanks to various people in the mangrove habitations for their valuable support during the period of this investigation. I wish to thank various forest officers in the Mangrove forests of Godavari estuary for their continuous support and cooperation during the exploration of this study.
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Rao, G.M.N. (2020). Flora of Mangrove Species Utilized for Ethnomedicinal Practices in Gautami Godavari Estuary, Andhra Pradesh, India. In: Khasim, S.M., Long, C., Thammasiri, K., Lutken, H. (eds) Medicinal Plants: Biodiversity, Sustainable Utilization and Conservation. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1636-8_5
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