Ethnomedicinal Documentation of Anti-Jaundice Plants Used by Tribal Populations in Sohelwa Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh

This study documents the ethnomedicinal use of 71 plant species belonging to 41 families that are traditionally employed by tribal groups and local residents of the Sohelwa Wildlife Sanctuary for the treatment of jaundice. For each species, detailed information on botanical identity, family name, local name, growth habit, and ethnomedicinal applications has been compiled. Jaundice is not a disease but a clinical manifestation of underlying hepatic dysfunction, characterized by elevated bilirubin levels in the bloodstream due to abnormalities in metabolism or excretion. This review provides a systematic account of the medicinal plants used in the region and underscores their significance in traditional healthcare practices and their potential relevance in the management of liver-related disorders.