Research Papers/Articles
Assessment of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Dendrocnide sinuata (Blume) Chew Leaves–A Medicinal Plant used by Ethnic Communities of North East India
2010
Author(s): Tanti B, Buragohain AK , Gurung L , Kakati D , Das AK, Borah SP
An ethno-medicinal study was done among few tribal communities of this region with the tribal practitioners and has resulted in the documentation of various uses of the plant for curing diverse form of ailments.
Indigenous Healthcare Practices in Buldhana District (Maharashtra)
2010
Author(s): Ahirrao YA , Patil DA
This study comprises information on traditional formulations, mode of administration and the ailments for which they are effective, apart from botanical and local plant names.
Some Fodder Yielding Trees of Meghalaya, Northeast India
2010
Author(s): Chhetri R B
The study discuss about Holstian Friesian and Jersey cross breeds of cattle that are being reared for milk and manure by stall-feeding practices in several places and altitudes of Meghalaya.
Bridging The Time and Tide –Traditional Knowledge in The 21st Century
2010
Author(s): Sreedharan SK
Traditional knowledge systems have by and large been relegated to the realm of myths and folklore. However, with the advancement of science and commercial successes chalked up by the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic behemoths, there has been a resurgence of scientific interest in the traditional knowledge systems.
Agriculture Knowledge and Perception in Tribal Communities
2010
Author(s): Nidheesh KB
The study was conducted to assess the knowledge and perception tribals’ adults in a Kerala state regarding natural resources, food and agriculture.
Traditional Food Grain Storage Practices of Punjab
2010
Author(s): Dhaliwal, RK Singh, Gurdeep
This study was conducted in Malwa region of Punjab state of India to identify the traditional practices and to know the scientific basis of these practices, if any.
Herbs as Liver Savers- A Review
2010
Author(s): Chaudhary GD, Kamboj P, Singh I, Kalia AN
The present review is systematically conducted to overview the plants like Andrographis paniculata Nees., Eclipta alba Hassk., Lawsonia alba Lam., Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth., and Silybum marianum Linn., proved as hepatoprotective and used as the ingredients of liver protection drugs in the last few decades.
Prediction of Rainfall Variation through Flowering Phenology of Night-Flowering Jasmine (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L.; Verbenaceae) in Tripura
2010
Author(s): Acharya S
A comprehensive study was initiated to document the predictive accuracy of this indicator, through conversations and interviews with village members, observation and reviewing the older literature. The researchers found that the flowering of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis is a good indicator of weather lore for the prediction of both short-and long-range precipitation
Sacred Groves in Conservation of Plant Biodiversity in Mahendergarh District of Haryana
2010
Author(s): Yadav S, Yadav JP, Arya V, Panghal M
The study deals with the role of sacred groves in conservation of plant biodiversity in Mahendergarh district of Haryana. Sacred groves are oasis of plant biodiversity protecting areas.
Medicinal Plants Used by Local Vaidyas in Ukhimath block, Uttarakhand
2010
Author(s): Semwal DP, Saradhi PP , Kala CP , Sajwan BS
The research work was initiated in the vicinity of Ukhimath (block head) of Uttarakhand state, as it has unique habitat specificity and availability of Vaidyas.