2023 Vol. 29 No.2 PP 356-358
https://doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v29i2pp356-358
Zootherapeutic uses of hill stream fishes : An important element of the traditional knowledge of the tribals in Aravalli region of South Rajasthan, India
K.C.Nagar
Department of Zoology,
M.LV.Govt. College,
BHILWARA-311001 (RAJASTHAN) INDIA
*Corresponding Author :
E-mail:nagar_kc@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
During present study, zootherapeutic uses of hill stream fishes by tribal inhibitants were discovered in Aravalli region of
South Rajasthan. This study was based on field surveys carried out in villages and the information about medicinal uses of the
fishes were collected on the basis of interview with tribal healers and experienced old persons belonging to different tribal
communities. Tribals use various parts of hill stream fishes to cure many ailments, viz., Tuberculosis, joint pains, respiratory
disorders, pneumonia, asthma, sexual impotency, paralysis, skin diseases, psoriasis, high B. P. and kidney ailments, etc.
KEY WORDS : Aravalli region, Ethnozoology, Hill stream fishes