Research Papers/Articles
Ethnomedicinal Plants In the Sacred Groves of Manipur
2005
Author(s): Khumbongmayum AD, Khan ML, Tripathi RS
The study describes details of botanical identity, family, local name, parts of the plant used, therapeutic uses, and mode of application of the drug.
A Study of the Effect of Individual Asanas on Blood Pressure
2005
Author(s): Malhotra V, Tandon OP
This study of individual Asana was undertaken to understand the effect of changing postures on the blood pressure.
Traditional Uses of Plants in Curing Jaundice in the Pin Valley National Park, Himachal Pradesh
2005
Author(s): Sekar KC , Srivastava SK
The paper provides traditional uses of few plant species in curing jaundice by the local community residing in and around Pin Valley National Park, Lahaul & Spiti in Himachal Pradesh.
The present paper describes traditional woodcarving work adoring houses and temples of Pabbar valley of Himachal Pradesh.
Indigenous Technical Know-How in the Healthcare of Domestic Animals
2005
Author(s): Karthickeyan, S M K Gajendran, K
The study shows Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) in utilizing some of the commonly available ingredients of plants used by rural farmers
Ecological Status and Traditional Knowledge of Medicinal Plants in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary of Garhwal Himalaya, India
2013
Author(s): Bhat JA , Kumar M, Bussmann R
This study is based on the traditional uses of medicinal plants, their ecological status and importance of these plants in the largest protected area of Garhwal Himalaya.
Characterising The Traditional Organic Liquid formulations Used by the Farmers of Western Agro Climatic Zone of Tamil Nadu
2023
Author(s): Nandhini DU, Somasundaramb E
The study was conducted to document the preparation method of organic liquid formulations used by the farmers belongs to the western agro climatic zone of Tamil Nadu and to characterise the same.
Traditional Fish Aggregating Wisdom of Manipur, Northeastern India
2013
Author(s): Devi BN, Mishra SK , Pawar NA , Das L , Das S
The study explored a unique traditional fish aggregating wisdom of central valley region of Manipur namely, Phoom namba , Phoomdao thumba (for Air breathing fishes), bunches of weeds (for grass carp) in loktak lake, macrophytes in low lying areas and branches of the tree and twigs (Kao) in the river systems.
Role of Traditional Knowledge in the COVIDā19 Battle
2022
Author(s): Ola K
This article addresses the role of traditional medicine in the corona virus (COVIDā19) battle. The paper discusses the increased gravitation towards using traditional medicine but also identifies the existence of skepticism towards its use.
Integrating Indigenous Knowledge of Farmers for Sustainable Organic Farming: An Assessment in Uttarakhand State of India
2013
Author(s): Subrahmanyeswari B , Chander M
This study was conducted to explore the traditional knowledge and indigenous practices being followed by farmers in agriculture and animal husbandry to assess the possibility of integrating with organic farming in Uttarakhand, which is the first state in India promoting organic farming in a systematic way.