Research Papers/Articles
Zootherapeutic Uses of Animals by Mech Tribe Living in Duars of West Bengal, India
2014
Author(s): Sarkar A, Biswa R, Das AP
The paper discussed the study carried out among the Mech tribe living in the Duars of West Bengal, India. The study recorded the uses of 20 different species of animals along with 11 species of plants in traditional medicines to cure different ailments.
Traditional Knowledge of Orang Asli on Forests in Peninsular Malaysia
2014
Author(s): Kardooni R, Kari FB, Yahaya SRB , Yusup SH
The findings demonstrated that there is a direct relationship between age and knowledge – the older generation tend to have higher traditional knowledge compared to the younger generation.
Medical Ethnobotany Survey of the Senegalese Community Living in Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy)
2014
Author(s): Maxia A, Demurtas A , Kasture S, Kasture V
The article mainly focuses on the integration of traditional medicine and biomedicine, on the codification of knowledge capital, behaviors, as well as health information.
Use of Traditional Knowledge to Dye Grey-sedge (Lepironia Rich.) in Southern Thailand
2014
Author(s): Kaewpradit K, Keeratiburan Y , Jantapo A
The particular focus of the investigation is on the traditional knowledge used during the dyeing stage of handicraft production. The research results show that each group employs slightly different dyeing techniques based on the local knowledge of their community.
A Note on Distribution, Ethnobotany and Economic Potential of Hodgsonia Heteroclita (Roxb.) Hook. f . & Thoms. in North-Eastern India
2014
Author(s): Semwal DP, Bhatt KC, Bhandari DC, Panwar NS
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.
The Integration of Traditional Knowledge in the Design and Development of mudmee, praewa and yok tong Silk Products for Enhancing Community Economy
2014
Author(s): Prempree A, Chantachon S, Wannajun S
This qualitative research examines three types of silk in three North-eastern provinces of Thailand. The integration of traditional knowledge used to create local mudmee, praewa and yok tong silk products in modern Thai society is assessed using a survey, observation, interview, focus group discussion and workshop.
Pattern of Traditional Medicine Usage in East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya
2014
Author(s): Lyngdoh JP ,Syiem D, Mao AA
The present paper reports the usage trend of traditional medicine among the indigenous Khasi population of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. The study recorded a high percentage of usage of herbal home remedies for common and minor ailments.
Enhancing Participation and Representation of Indigenous Peoples in Parliament
2014
Author(s): United Nations Development Programme
This brief discussed the importance of Indigenous peoples’ perspective and their full and effective participation in policy and decision-making to be seen as instrumental in breaking the cycle of discrimination and exclusion.
Gewai saag: A Folk Medicine Used by The Tribal People of Central Himalayan Region
2014
Author(s): Padalia K
This study describes the method of preparation of the medicine and its applications along with an objective to conserve the practices of traditional knowledge of plant and plant’s products.
Inventory of the Traditional Rice Varieties in Farming System of Southern Assam: A Case Study
2014
Author(s): Das T, Das AK
In the present study, an attempt was made to inventorise the traditional rice varieties cultivated in a village in Barak Valley, North east India. A total of 18 rice landraces were collected from the study site retained by the farmers because of their dietary, cultural and social value.



