Abstract:

Arunachal Pradesh is considered to be an abode of biocultural diversity in the world. The state is diverse in climates, native cultures and tremendous diversity of plant resources. Looking to the importance of plant resources in food, nutrition and livelihood security, this study was conducted with Adi women on Namdung plant (Perilla ocymoides). Objectives were to explore food, cultural and ethnomedicinal values of Namdung. Data were collected from 180 rural Adi women from 6 villages of East Siang district and secondary sources also. Primary data of study was collected using PRA (participatory rural appraisal) techniques and conventional methods. Study reveals that Namdung has great food, ethnomedicinal and cultural values for Adi women.