Ethnomedicinal approach against bone fracture among the tea garden workers of Darjeeling Hills

Abstract

Treatment against bone fracture is a common practice among the tea garden workers who are mainly ethnic communities of Darjeeling hills. Surveys were conducted during 2015–2017 in Dhajea, Avongrove and Mim tea gardens and six formulations have been recorded and collated. A total of 12 species of plants along with additive materials have been recorded for curing bone fracture related ailments. Detailed account of plant parts used, modes of preparations of dose and efficacy rate have been enumerated in this article.