Research Papers/Articles
Past, Present and Perspectives of Manipur Traditional Medicine: a Major Health Care System Available for Rural Population in the North-East India
2015
Author(s): Deb L, Laishram s, Khumukcham N, Ningthoukhongjam D, Nameirakpam SS, Dey A , Moirangthem DS, Talukdar NC, Ningthoukhongjam TR
The survey recorded traditional knowledge on 949 formulations used for 66 human ailments. Five hundred forty six plant products, 42 animal products and 22 organic/inorganic materials were found to be used in these 949 formulations. Five plant species – Zingiber officinale Zingiberaceae), Cocos nucifera (Arecaceae), Oroxylum indicum (Bignonaceae), Curcuma longa (Zingiberaceae) and Allium sativum (Liliaceae) used by maximum number of Maiba and Maibi in maximum number of formulations.
Fishing in the Siang Belt of Arunachal Pradesh, India: Learning Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Adi and Galo Communities
2015
Author(s): Hussain SM, Sen D, Riba T, Pathak M, Singh RK
The study discusses the traditional knowledge based fishing technology, Lipum practiced by the Adi and Galo tribes of the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Ethnoveterinary Medicines Used by Goat Keepers in Marwar Region of Rajasthan, India
2015
Author(s): Dudi A , Meena ML
This study shows that a variety of traditional practices were observed being followed for treatment of various ailments and diseases of the goat with the use of locally available material, herbs, etc.
Prioritization of Traditional Tribal Field Crops Based on RWUE in Koraput District of Odisha
2015
Author(s): Adhikary PP, Madhu M, Dash CJ, Sahoo DC, Jakhar P, Naik BS, Gowda HCH, Naik GB, Dash B
This study was undertaken in a tribal watershed of Koraput district to prioritize the commonly grown crops based on RWUE (Rain Water Use Efficiency) and their comparative performance during water stress condition. Results showed that vegetable crops have higher RWUE than cereals and pulses.
‘Traditional Sacred Groves’, an Ethnic Strategy for Conservation of Microbial Diversity
2015
Author(s): Lyngwi NA ,Joshi SR
In this study, Bacillus spp. and related genera characterized from native soils of the pristine sacred groves of Meghalaya, India revealed dominance of Bacillus, Paenibacillus, Lysinibacillus and Viridibacillus.
Ethnobiology of Wild Leafy Vegetables of Sikkim
2015
Author(s): Pradhan S, Tamang JP
This paper is aimed to study the ethnobiology of wild leafy vegetables (WLV) consumed by the ethnic people of Sikkim. Traditional knowledge of the people on the ethnic value, foraging, mode of consumption, socio-economy of less familiar WLVs was documented.
Production and Keeping Quality of Yogurt from Buffalo and Cow Milk-a Traditional Milk Product of High Health Value
2015
Author(s): Kamble KD, Kokate PS
Modification to this traditional milk product should be done without changing its natural properties, which was the focus of present work.
Traditional Sacred Groves’, An Ethnic Strategy For Conservation of Microbial Diversity
2015
Author(s): Lyngwi NA, Joshi SR
In this study, Bacillus spp. and related genera characterized from native soils of the pristine sacred groves of Meghalaya, India revealed dominance of Bacillus, Paenibacillus, Lysinibacillus and Viridibacillus.
Ethnoveterinary Practices among the Tribal Community of Malda District of West Bengal, India
2014
Author(s): Saha MR , Sarker DD, Sen A
Present study aimed at documenting and analyzing the ethnoveterinary practices of domesticated animals and birds of Malda district of West Bengal in India.
‘Indigenous Knowledge’ and ‘Science’ in the Age of Globalization
2014
Author(s): Ramnath A
The study argues that IK is an imprecisely formulated term and highlights recent scholarship that sees IK and WS as constructed categories that emerged in particular historical circumstances. It concludes by discussing briefly the notion that these mutually exclusive labels should be avoided, so as not to privilege some forms of knowledge over others.



