An ethnobotanical study was done in Khamti dominated area of Chongkam and Namsai Circle of Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh during 2002-2004. Khamti tribe is rich in plant based traditional knowledge.

This study shows how natural wine from Plums, Prunus salicina Linn. (cv.‘Santa Rosa’) prepared and standardized the preservation technique of low alcoholic wine

This article describes the indigenous knowledge of local communities on the traditional healthcare system in district Kachchh, Gujarat. A total of about 726 individuals, from 55 villages across district Kachchh were interviewed, using structured questionnaire survey method.

This paper attempts to draw attention to the research, development and the extension workers to take due cognizance of the knowledge possessed by them their contribution and potential, competencies and capabilities to explore fully for deriving real benefits for the animal sector.

The present study based on anthropological participant observations has been conducted on selected centurion women of Gujarat. Forty old women (80 yrs or more) were selected to study diverse indigenous knowledge systems used to cure various human and animals ailments.

In Madhya Pradesh, Baiga and Gond tribes are identified as the main collectors and users of forest resources among the forest dwellers. These non-wood forest products (NTFPs) have immense potential to meet the daily requirement of tribal communities and also a source of raw material supply to small pharmaceutical industries.

The study identifies 43 species of weeds belonging to 36 genera and 26 families that are commonly consumed by the tribal population as per their availability.

Physical characteristics of khimp (Leptadenia pyrotechnica) fibre have been studied and compared with those of the other natural fibres, such as cotton, jute, sun hemp and pineapple.

The purpose of the study was to document the traditional wild food plants used by tribal people in Andhra Pradesh. A total of 156 species were documented as wild plants used for food purposes.

The paper presents the detailed account of two important beverages, Handia and Mahua consumed by the tribals of Central India.