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Research Papers/Articles
Indigenous Knowledge of Northeast Women on Production of Ethnic Fermented Soybeans Foods

2008

Author(s): Tamang J P, Chettri R & Sharma R M

The study focus on traditional technology of converting protein rich soybeans into flavoured fermented food with easy digestibility and bio-nutrients. This is exclusively carried out by the ethnic women in Sikkim, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh.

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Traditional Knowledge on Medicinal Plants Used For The Treatment of Skin Diseases in Bidar district, Karnataka

2008

Author(s): Prashantkumar, P Vidyasagar, GM

The aim of the study is not only to prescribe the remedies for skin diseases in human beings but also an endeavor to draw attention for the need of a detailed study on medicinal plants of the area, which could provide better and efficient remedies for many other dreadful diseases.

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Traditional Oral Care Medicinal Plants Survey of Tamil Nadu

2008

Author(s): Ganesan S

In this paper , plants are arranged in alphabetical order with their scientific name, family, local name, part used and existing/surveyed uses.

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Traditional Handicrafts and Handloom of Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh

2008

Author(s): Sharma N, Kanwar P , Rekha A

The various handloom and handicraft items of the Kullu district include shawls, caps, borders, pattoo, muffler, patti, thobi, numdha, gudma, hand knit woolens, kilta, patari, etc. which have been described in detail in the paper.

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Judiveera - An Excellent Remedy for Malaria

2008

Author(s): Pandey HP

The communication embodies method of Judiveera preparation, doses, mode of administration, result, discussion and conclusion on various aspects of the formulation.

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Plants Used in Traditional Handicrafts in Several Balkan Countries

2008

Author(s): Dogan Y, Nedelcheva AM, Petković DO , Padure IM

The aim of the study is to show some of the most common and popular plants used as raw in some traditional handicrafts in Balkan countries, in relation to the natural plant resources and national traditions.

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Training Materials
Resource Kit on Indigenous People' Issues

2008

Author(s): Secretariat of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues/DSPD/DESA

One of the objectives of this Kit is to provide elements to help the UNCTs understand the language specific to indigenous peoples in the CCA/UNDAF Guidelines, thereby facilitating their implementation. An additional purpose is to support UNCTs in the “roll-out” of the UNDG Guidelines on Indigenous Peoples’ Issues. Finally, this Resource Kit also supports the efforts of the Permanent Forum in promoting the implementation of its mandate at the country level.

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Research Papers/Articles
Clay-traditional Material for Making Handicrafts

2008

Author(s): Gupta CS

The paper discusses the variety of the variety of the clay components, shaping and firing techniques used to create variety of forms.

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Ethnomedicines for Jaundice Used in Tribal Areas of North Maharashtra

2008

Author(s): Badgujar SB , Patil M B

The plant part used, traditional preparation and doses for administration are given in the present paper.

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Herbal Remedies Among the Khasi Traditional Healers and Village Folks in Meghalaya

2008

Author(s): Hynniewta SR , Kumar Y

The paper provides first hand information on the herbal remedies practiced by the rural folks of Meghalaya