Research Papers/Articles
Indigenous Knowledge in the Management of Bivalve Fishery of South Konkan Coast of Maharashtra, India
2013
Author(s): Gangan SS, Metar SY, Nirmale VH, Chogale ND, Balange AK, Bhalekar MS, Pai R
The present study was conducted to gain access to the indigenous knowledge of the fishermen engaged in the bivalve fishery practiced in the region.
Response of Potato Crop to Vrikshaayurveda Based Herbal kunapajala Against Black Scurf and Early Blight Disease
2023
Author(s): Adhikari S, Sharma S, Pandey ST, Singh RP, Singh V
The study found that kunapajala treated tubers were statistically at par in terms of germination per cent and tuber yield with the control treatment in which recommended dose of fertiliser was applied suggesting that kunapajala treatment as mentioned above effectively provided the nutrients required by the growing tubers.
Plants Used in Healthcare Practices by Limboo Tribe in South –West of Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve, Sikkim, India
2013
Author(s): Badola HK, Pradhan BK
The study aimed in exploring indigenous knowledge of Limboo tribe on plant use practices for local healthcare in Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve, Sikkim. Paper also discussed the conservation aspects.
Jaggery from Palmyrah Palm (Borassus flabellifer L.)- Present Status and Scope
2013
Author(s): PC V, D R , Murthy GN & Prasad KR
Jaggery contains 65-85% sucrose and 5-15% reducing sugars, and is consumed directly or used for preparation of sweet confectionary items and ayurvedic/traditional medicines, and it may have a role to reduce the chance of lung cancer.
Potential and Pattern of Utilization of Renewable Energy Sources from Vegetation Based on Local Knowledge of Ireres tribe in Tambrauw, West Papua, Indonesia
2013
Author(s): Marwa J, Cabuy RL , Tawer AY
This paper deals with local knowledge of Ireres tribe in utilizing vegetation for meet fuel needs. Purpose of this study was to reveal traditional knowledge for making fire by means of traditional process that were handed down from generation to generation within their tribe.
Oil Extraction from Medicinal Plants by Pawra Tribe of Nandurbar District (Maharashtra): Value Addition and Sustainable Utilization with the Aid of Ayurveda
2013
Author(s): Mukherjee S, Omkar K, Subhash D , Swati G , Harsulkar A, Jagtap S
The primary objective of the study was to described the traditional methods for extracting oils either from seeds or whole plants used by the Pawra community in Nandurbar district.
Systematic Validation of Anti-inflammatory Activity of Raw Drug Samples in Holostemma annulare (Roxb.) K. Schum
2023
Author(s): Devi PS , Anusha P , PreethaTS
The study provides a scientific rationale in using Holostemma roots in traditional drug preparations for diseases linked with inflammation and also throw light in fortifying molecular approaches in validating elite raw drugs in order to supplement genuine samples for pharma needs.
Ethnomedicine Used by Mishings Tribes of Dibrugarh District, Assam
2007
Author(s): Baruah M, Kalita D
An attempt has been made to study ethnomedicine used by Mishings for the treatment of diseases like allergy, backache, cough, constipation, cut injury, diabetes, dysentery, eczema, epilepsy, indigestion, lice control, piles and ringworm infection.
Traditional Uses of Some Medicinal Plants of Swat Valley, Pakistan
2007
Author(s): Hamayun M
An ethnobotanical project was carried out in Swat valley in order to explore medicinal plants present in the local markets and their medicinal folk uses in the area.
Collection and Conservation of Major Medicinal Plants of Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas
2007
Author(s): Hussain S, Hore DK
The paper deals with use of certain indigenous medicinal plants among the local people of the Sikkim Himalaya (Eastern Himalaya),The study highlighted the use of 28 plant species belonging to 26 genera and 19 families as herbal medicine in the treatment of various ailments.