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Surveys were carried out during 2010 to 2015 for identifying the use of honey of stingless bee, Lepidotrigona arcifera (Cockerell) in the ethnomedicine of Nepali community.

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Herbal Remedies of Asthma in Thoubal District of Manipur in North East India

2010

Author(s): Khan MH, Yadava PS

The present study deals with 44 plant species belonging to 24 families; they have been utilized as herbal medicines for curing asthma by several ethnic communities of Thoubal district of Manipur in North East India.

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The paper explored the Traditional knowledge of rural women on processing of Shotti (Curcuma angustifolia; Family-Zingiberaceae) - a rhizome based ethnic weaning food, its collection patterns and temporal availability in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India

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Insecticides and Ethnomedicine of HIV/AIDS at Tokombere (Far North Cameroon)

2010

Author(s): Noumi E , Anguessin, B

This study shows the efforts being made to find drug from plant sources based on ethnomedicine.

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Pashmina shawl - A Traditional Way of Making in Kashmir

2012

Author(s): Yaqoob I, Sofi AH, Wani SA, Sheikh FD, Bumla NA

The objective of the study was to ascertain the processing methodology adapted by local artisans in Kashmir Valley for shawl preparation. In this paper, the processing of Pashmina from fibre to the final product (shawl) right from harvesting up to finishing is presented in detail.

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Traditional Practices for Sustainable Livelihood in Kandi belt of Jammu

2012

Author(s): Slathia PS, Paul N

The objectives of this study is to identify the important tree species having traditional uses in the kandi belt of Jammu region and document the traditional practices involving different tree species by the farmers of kandi belt of Jammu region in the sustainable development.

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Significance of Fermented Rice Beverage on Management of Antibiotic Associated Diarrhea (AAD) on Wistar Rats

2022

Author(s): Mishra BK,Das S,Prajapati JB , Patel M , Ghodasara DJ ,Pathan M,Hati S

Antibiotic associated diarrhoea (AAD) is caused mostly by disruption of the physiological gut microflora. One potential strategy to prevent this is the concurrent use of probiotic bacteria or yeast.

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The Role of Geographical Indication in Brand Making of Turkish Handcrafts

2012

Author(s): Mevhibe A , Ozdemir M

This study focuses on the development of handcraft in Turkey, geographical indication practices, and its importance in marketing, reveals an increase in registration of geographical indication (GI) in handcraft products in Turkey

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Paper deals with the study of a large number of plant species used by tribes in emergency, i.e. during scarcity of food. Information on uses of plants by tribes from abroad and various regions of India has been provided

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Ancient to Contemporary—The Saga of Indian Handloom Sector

2021

Author(s): Kumara V,Kumari P, Yadav P,Kumar M

Handloom industry is among the oldest industries in India, dating back to Saraswati-Indus Civilization, and various archaeological findings and ancient texts manifest its existence. The handloom sector is the second largest employment provider after agriculture, and accounts for nearly 15% of the cloth production in India.