Ethno-Medico-Botanical Claims of Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary Vicinity of Goa

The ethno-botanical study conducted near Bondla wildlife sanctuary in Goa documented the therapeutic uses of 15 plant species from 14 families for various health issues, including hair loss, infertility, cancer, and diabetes. The study gathered information from local elders and healers, detailing the botanical identity, local and scientific names, plant parts used, and preparation methods. Most remedies were administered orally or applied locally as decoctions and pastes.