Explorer Research Article [Narware et al., 4(10): Oct, 2013] CODEN (USA): IJPLCP ISSN: 0976-7126 Int. J. of Pharm. & Life Sci. (IJPLS), Vol. 4, Issue 10: Oct: 2013, 3041-3042 3041 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACY & LIFE SCIENCES Survey of some medicinal plants of Betul District of M.P. with special reference to antimicrobial activity P.N.Shrivastava 1 , Neha Narware 2* , S. Masodkar 2 and P.Mishra 2 1, S.S.L. Jain College, Vidisha, (MP) - India 2, J.H. Govt. College, Betul, (MP) - India Abstract Betul district is situated at central part of India, at 21-22 º and 22-24º north latitude and between 77.10º and 78.33 º east longitudes. Its population is about 16 lac according to 2011 census. Because of it’s height from sea level, hyper humidity and surrounded Teak forest, patients of asthama,bronchitis, urticarial rashes, eczema, gastrointestinal upset, irritable bowel syndrome are commonly found here. Prosopis cineraria, Tinospora cardifolia, Lantana camara, Jetropha gossypifolia, Phyllanthus urinaria, Semicarpus anacardium, Azadirecta indica etc. constitute dense forest. Present paper deals with the survey of those endangered medicinal plants which have medicinal values and specially used in infection of respiratory tract infections, cough, cold and skin infections abscess like disorders. Key-Words: Medicinal plants, Antimicrobial activity, folkloric medicine Introduction Betul has dense forest it posses Sal, Teak and Bamboo along with these plants this region is tremendously rich in diverse medicinal plants. The knowledge of these medicinal plants was passed traditionally from one generation to next without any documentation. The study of local knowledge about traditional herbal medicine is becoming increasingly important in defining strategies and actions for conservation of medicinal plants. The study therefore considered it worthwhile to collect information from local rural and tribal population living in Betul district. Concerning the use of medicinal plants, identify the most important species used; determine the relative importance of the species surveyed. It is not possible to discuss here about all plants, which are being used by tribes (Korkoo, Bhagat and Bhumka). Therefore this paper deals with some important medicinal plants and their uses to cure various diseases. * Corresponding Author E.mail: nehanarware.20@gmail.com Material and Methods Survey was conducted and data collection relied predominantly on qualitative tools to record the interviewee personnel information and topic related to medicinal use of specific plant. Number of medicinal plants roots and barks were collected with the help of these people and identified them from standard literature and herbarium were maintained. Results and Discussion The following medicinal plants were recorded from the sites. The enumerations were presented below: Buchanania lanzan (local name- Chirongee):- Seeds of this plant is used in blood purification, scabies, leprosy, abdominal discomfort and acne vulgaris. It is also used as general health tonic. Embelia ribes (Vayvidang):- Mostly this plant is used in worm infestation, wound healing and lymphodinopathy. Gardenia gummifera (Dikamali):- Leaves are used in wound healing, spleenomegaly, encephalitis, anorexia, flatulence and abdominal pain. Jatropha gossypifolia (Ratanjot):- Root is used in diarrhea, dysentery and colic. It’s oil is used as purgative and locally applies in skin disease. Latex and leaf juice are used to treat ulcer, leprosy and gum infections. Leptadenia reticulate (Jiwanti):- Root of it is lactogenic and used in various gynecological disorders and urinary tract infection.