Ethno-botanical studies of Mallotus philippenesis L. Mull. Arg on Tribes of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Mallotus philippenesis L. Mull. Arg. Is a middle size woody plant, which grows in tropical dry deciduous forest in India. The plant is a major source of income to the indigene nous communities living around the natural forests. Local peoples largely collects mallotus fruits, bark for commercial as well as medicinal purposes. The present deteriorating condition of the species in the natural forest of Bhopal territorial forest division is very serious and needs immediate attention, not only for conservation but also for propagation. The harvesting practices, ecological status, commercial uses, population decline and density of the plant shows that if control measures are not taken, the species fall into the extinction from wild category in the near future. Ethno medicinal study of medicinal plant of mp of Bhopal district was done. In the present study of plant growing in forest, which are used by tribal’s if Bhopal. District for curing several diseases like skin disease, cough, snake bite, mosquito, diarrhea etc. The impact of modernization and commercialization of medical treatment has telling effect on the number of these uses and so proper documentation and preservation of these practices are essential. This is the cause of reduction of regeneration, less population and production of this useful medicinal plant. Ex-situ conservation aspects and management of Mallotus philippenesis in the natural forests was discussed in