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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Judiveera - An Excellent Remedy for Malaria

2008

Author(s): Pandey HP

The communication embodies method of Judiveera preparation, doses, mode of administration, result, discussion and conclusion on various aspects of the formulation.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.