Table 4 Ailments grouped by major ailment categories
From: Ethnomedicinal survey of various communities residing in Garo Hills of Durgapur, Bangladesh
Category | Common diseases/Medical terms | No. of species used |
|---|---|---|
Gastrointestinal disorders | Constipation, peptic ulcer, stomach disorders, ulcer, appeal for food, stomach ulcer, dysentery, increase appetite, diarrhea, flatulence, intestinal disorders, cholera, acidity, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal disorders, vomiting, chronic dysentery, burning sensations, gastric troubles, chronic indigestion | 36 |
Fever | Fever, malaria fever | 09 |
Respiratory complaints | Pneumonia, cough, respiratory disorders, long-term cough, asthma, tuberculosis, chronic cold | 13 |
Diabetes | Diabetes, fat control | 11 |
Liver disorders | Jaundice, biliary disorders | 07 |
Dermatological problems | Dandruff, burns, boil, wounds, skin diseases, allergy, eczema, itch, scabies, skin lesion, pimples, bone fracture, facial scars, spots, bleeding from cuts and wounds, chicken pox | 25 |
Urinary and rectal diseases | Blood or pus coming out with urine, gonorrhea, urinary problems, fistula, piles, edema | 09 |
Inflammation and pain | Headache, rheumatic pain, bone pain, body pain, leg pain, sinusitis, stomach pain | 12 |
Hematological disorders | Anaemia, hemorrhage | 02 |
Sexual stimulant | Arouse sexual desire, sexual disorders | 02 |
Hair growth | Prevent graying of hair, loss of hair | 02 |
General health | Tonic, increasing energy, physical weakness in male, debility | 04 |
Nervous system | Epilepsy, nervous weakness | 04 |
Helminthiasis | Helminthiasis, ringworm, intestinal worms | 07 |
Female sexual disorders | Menstrual disorders, gynecological disorders, excessive bleeding during menstruation | 05 |
Heart problems | Heart diseases | 02 |