For trace element analysis,Proton Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) technique is used which is one of the most powerful techniques for its quick multi-elemental trace analysis capability and high sensitivity.

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.

The present study of eleven different fruits and leaves of commonly used vegetables in diet in Asian subcontinent have been evaluated for antioxidative constituents and free radical scavenging activities.

The present study deals with 44 plant species belonging to 24 families; they have been utilized as herbal medicines for curing asthma by several ethnic communities of Thoubal district of Manipur in North East India.

The study supports the traditional use of green leaves as vegetable and food flavouring agent.

This paper reviews efforts and strategies of Canada’s Northwest Territories, governments, industrial corporations, and other organizations to promote the meaningful consideration of traditional knowledge in environmental decision making.

Jaintia tribal community, the original inhabitants of Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya have a fascinating culture and tradition based on a close relationship with the nature. Plants and plant products play an important role in Jaintia life and thus are an integral part of Jaintia culture.

This review provides a report of various functional foods and their contribution in preventing and reducing the risk factors for several diseases thus suggesting avenues for future research efforts.

Ethnomedicinal survey among the tribe Mech in the Duars region of West Bengal recorded 10 plant based formulations from the traditional healers to treat jaundice.

The medicated oil prepared with the whole plant of Acrotrema arnottianum Wight, (Dilleniaceae) is used by the Malavedan tribe of Kerala to prevent excessive hair fall and baldness. As a promising ethnomedicinal plant, systematic and detailed pharmacognostical studies as per the standard procedures were carried out.