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Nuances of Traditional Knowledge in Utilization of Rice Landraces by a Farming Community in North-Eastern Thailand
2014
Author(s): Chunta S, Prathepha P , Thiha, Jongdee B
This paper presents the traditional knowledge of utilization of rice landraces of farmers in four selected locations of Northeastern Thailand (Sakon Nakhon, Roi Et, Ubon Ratchathani and Nakon Rachasima Provinces).
Vegetable Dyes Used by the Meitei community of Manipur
2005
Author(s): Sharma HM , Devi AR , Sharma BM
The paper describes 34 plant species, belonging to 30 families, used in the extraction of dyes by the Meitei community of Manipur.
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.
Herbal Remedies Among the Khasi Traditional Healers and Village Folks in Meghalaya
2008
Author(s): Hynniewta SR , Kumar Y
The paper provides first hand information on the herbal remedies practiced by the rural folks of Meghalaya
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.
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.
Ethnobotanicals Used by Tribals of Mizoram for Furniture and Household Equipments
2008
Author(s): Bhardwaj S, Gakhar SK
In this paper , results of ethnobotanical studies carried out in the state of Mizoram are discussed.
Potential of Traditional Knowledge in the Development of Healthcare Products
2005
Author(s): Gangadharan GG
This article recommends traditional knowledge based drug development.
Commercially Important Medicinal Plants of North East India and Their Current Applications: A Review
2023
Author(s): Dutta AK, Dutta PP, Pathak B , Barman D, Baruah P, Devi D
The present study has compiled and enlisted the wide range of medicinal plants used by different ethnic communities along with the highly traded medicinal and endemic plant species of superior quality attributes in the region.
Local Health Wisdom of Rural Women Using Medicinal Plants
2010
Author(s): Verma A , Singhal A, Singh D
This paper discussed about the health traditions in which much of the practices are local and community specific