Research Papers/Articles
Traditional Oral Care Medicinal Plants Survey of Tamil Nadu
2008
Author(s): Ganesan S
In this paper , plants are arranged in alphabetical order with their scientific name, family, local name, part used and existing/surveyed uses.
Ethnomedicines for Jaundice Used in Tribal Areas of North Maharashtra
2008
Author(s): Badgujar SB , Patil M B
The plant part used, traditional preparation and doses for administration are given in the present paper.
Plants Used in Traditional Handicrafts in Several Balkan Countries
2008
Author(s): Dogan Y, Nedelcheva AM, Petković DO , Padure IM
The aim of the study is to show some of the most common and popular plants used as raw in some traditional handicrafts in Balkan countries, in relation to the natural plant resources and national traditions.
Medicinal Plants Used by Different Tribes of Cachar District, Assam
2008
Author(s): Das AK, Dutta BK, Sharma GD
This paper provide information regarding the uses of medicinal plants by the different tribes/communities settled in the Cachar district of Assam. Out of 107 plant species, some are being used against jaundice, diarrhoea, dysentery, cough, malarial fever, skin diseases, sexual diseases, etc.
Implications of Prior Informed Consent for the Conservators of Indigenous Biological Diversity of Northeast India
2008
Author(s): Singh RK
The study document the project finding on indigenous natural resources management practices of the tribal peoples of Northeastern India implemented in the year 2005 in different regions of Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya.
The communication embodies method of Judiveera preparation, doses, mode of administration, result, discussion and conclusion on various aspects of the formulation.
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.
The Right to Food and Indigenous Peoples
2008
Author(s): Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
The right to food entitles every person to an economic, political, and social environment that will allow them to achieve food security in dignity through their own means.The right to food is an important tool for indigenous peoples to bring about real change in their lives and to negotiate power structures.
Indigenous Knowledge of Northeast Women on Production of Ethnic Fermented Soybeans Foods
2008
Author(s): Tamang J P, Chettri R & Sharma R M
The study focus on traditional technology of converting protein rich soybeans into flavoured fermented food with easy digestibility and bio-nutrients. This is exclusively carried out by the ethnic women in Sikkim, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh.
Indigenous Medication Used by Himachali Women to Cure Pregnancy Discomforts
2008
Author(s): Sharma N
The paper attempts to document and scientifically validate the indigenous practices followed by rural women to cure various pregnancy discomforts.



