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A Note on the Ethnobotanical Studies of some Pteridophytes in Assam

2011

Author(s): Sen A, Ghosh PD

The paper deals with the use of fern and fern allies by different ethnic communities in Assam. Investigations were made by interrogating the village medicine man and elderly people, visits to market places and also by studying different literature.

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This study examines how several tribal communities living in India's North-Eastern Hill (NEH) region use Hodgsonia heteroclita (Roxb.) Hook. f. & Thoms., one of the high oil yielding Cucurbitaceous species, as food and medicine.

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Documenting the Agriculture Based Indigenous Traditional Knowledge in Manipur State of North Eastern India.

2021

Author(s): Ansaria M A, Sharmaa S K, Roya S S, Ramakrishnab Y, Dattc S, Ningombama A, AjitSinghb N A, Luiramb S, Prakasha N.

The paper is based on documentation of various Traditional Knowledge practice by the people in the State of Manipur, India. This work will serve as a way of preservation and conservation of Traditional Knowledge

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This paper explore the therapeutic potential of orchids by the nomadic tribes use as medicine in their daily life in the Indian Himalaya regions. The majority of orchid taxa are known to have therapeutic potential due to the presence of bioactive substances, such as alkaloids, bibenzyls, phenanthrenes, phenanthrenequinones, glycosides, carbohydrates, flavonoids, and stilbenoids.

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Traditional Medicine in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases in Upper Assam

2006

Author(s): Borah PK, Gogoi P , Phukan AC, Mahanta J

This paper presented an In-depth research on the use of medicinal plants to treat gastrointestinal diseases in Upper Assam. The findings show that 38 plant species from 36 genera and 29 families are used to treat a variety of gastrointestinal diseases.

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A Study of Knowledge and Traditional Wisdom of Makhana Cultivation in Bihar

2021

Author(s): Kumara A, Singha A K, Kumara B, Kumarib S.

This paper attempt to understand the traditional wisdom of makhana production practices with special reference to its post harvest management. The results indicated that makhana production practices are primarily governed with the traditional knowledge system which the growers obtained through their forefathers.

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Indigenous Approaches for Pest Management in Vegetables with Special Reference to Coriander in Southern Rajasthan, India.

2021

Author(s): Meenaa N K, Meenaa R S, Kanojiab Y, Roatc B L, Dangid N L.

The study was conducted in few communities and tribes of Southern Rajasthan, India where some farmers are still practicing indigenous methods for controlling pests on vegetables. It was found that these practices were easy in preparation, cost-effective, eco-friendly and widely acceptable by the community in region need to be documented for future reference.

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Fishing Techniques and Gears Developed by Tribal Communities Around Bargi Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh, India.

2021

Author(s): Rasal V, Dasgupta S, Yadre S, Shukla S P.

Fishing technique described in this paper is practiced around Bargi Reservoir. Five types of crafts and different gears were encountered during the two years of seasonal survey.

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This study demonstrates how the plant Dicentra scandens (D. Don) Walp. has been used traditionally to treat diabetes, high blood pressure, and malaria. A field surveys was conducted across Senapati district in Manipur and adjoining Phek district of Nagaland state inhabited by different Naga tribal communities.

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The guidelines aim to promote respect, preserve and maintain traditional knowledge, innovations and practices relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.