Research Papers/Articles
Medicinal Plants of Cold Desert Ladakh Used In The treatment of Stomach Disorders
2009
Author(s): Ballabh B , Chaurasia OP
This paper deals with 57 plants species belonging to 24 families used in the treatment of stomach disorders by the Boto (the Buddhists) tribal community of Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir state
Locally Used Plants for Malaria Therapy Amongst the Hausa, Yoruba and Ibo Communities in Maiduguri, Northeastern Nigeria
2010
Author(s): Ene AC, Atawodi SE, Ameh DA, Kwanashie HO, Agomo PU
he survey was conducted to ascertain the plants locally used in Northeastern Nigeria to treat malaria amongst the three major ethnic groups. The study showed that the plants commonly used include Azadirachta indica, Magnifera indica, Psidium guajava, Carica papaya, Musa sapientum, Citrus limon and Cymbopogen citratus.
Traditional Insect Bioprospecting – As Human Food and Medicine
2009
Author(s): Srivastava SK, Babu N, Pandey H
The traditional healers use Insects as medicine. Chemicals produced by insects against self defense can be used for antibacterial and anticancer drugs.
Natural Remedies for Heart Diseases
2006
Author(s): Lokhande PD, Jagdale SC, Chabukswar AR
In the paper, some of the plants and formulations, useful in the treatment of heart diseases have been summarized.
Traditional Medicinal Practices Among the Tribal People of Raigarh (Chhatisgarh), India
2010
Author(s): Jain SP , Singh J
This ethno-medico-botanical studies have been carried out in different tribal pockets of Raigarh district of Chhatisgharh State.
Indigenous Home Remedies for Common Ailments
2009
Author(s): Nagnur S , Channal G ,N C
This study attempts to document the home remedies for gastrointestinal problems in Haveri district of Karnataka state
Weeds of Kanyakumari District and Their value in Rural Life
2006
Author(s): Jeeva S , Kiruba S , Mishra BP , Venugopal N , Laloo RC
The paper deals with enumeration of medicinally important weeds frequently used by local communities of Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu.
Home Gardens for Nutritional and Primary Health Security of Rural Poor of South Kerala
2010
Author(s): Ijinu TP, Anish N , Shiju H , George V , Pushpangadan P
The present study comprises of field trips in different rural localities of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram districts of Kerala. Quality seeds/planting materials were collected from Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) and supplied to selected rural families of each Gramapanchayat for raising home gardens.
The paper attempts to carefully review the ancient and contemporary uses of mustard as food and medicine with reference to the Ayurvedic tradition.
Deer Antlers- Traditional Use and Future Perspectives
2010
Author(s): Kawtikwar PS , Bhagwat DA , Sakarkar DM
The paper highlights information about various species of deer, its farming, antler preparation, antler composition, its traditional uses and scientific substantiation to it, dose and its future scope.