http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/14786 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/14828 Title: Medico-ethnobotanical inventory of Renukoot forest division of district Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, India <br/> <br/>Authors: Singh, Anurag; Singh, G S; Singh, P K <br/> <br/>Abstract: The present paper synthesizes first report related to medicinal plants used by the tribal communities mainly <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Koal</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Panika</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Dharkar</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Bhuriya</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Kharvar </i>and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Gaund </i>of Renukoot forest division of district Sonbhadra. The methods used for ethnobotanical data collection were semi structured interviews, field observation, preference ranking and direct-matrix ranking. It was observed that 105 medicinal plants, used by tribal communities belonging to 44 families, are medicinally very significant. Results of the study were analyzed using two quantitative tools: Informant Consensus Factor (ICF) and The Fidelity Level (FL). The data provided from our informants and analyzed in the present article clearly show that folk knowledge on medicinal plants and plant uses is still alive in the studied region thus documentation of this ethnomedicinal knowledge is important for the evaluation of pharmacological activity and drug development. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 448-457 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/14827 Title: Folk herbal knowledge on the management of respiratory disorders prevailing in ethnic society of Valsad district, Gujarat <br/> <br/>Authors: Shah, Brijesh; Sheth, Falguni; Parabia, Minoo <br/> <br/>Abstract: Valsad district of Gujarat state (India) possesses a rich plant biodiversity. It also has traditional knowledge rich ethnic society. A survey was carried out for exploring the treasure of tribal knowledge wealth. The four years survey in the area extracted nearly two thousand recipes for different common ailments. The information gathered was then classified under different major disease categories, of which present paper deals with 115 herbal recipes used for treating various respiratory disorders. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 438-447 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/14826 Title: Wild habits of Kolli Hills being staple food of inhabitant tribes of eastern Ghats, Tamil Nadu, India <br/> <br/>Authors: Samydurai, P; Thangapandian, V; Aravinthan, V <br/> <br/>Abstract: There is a proverb in Tamil that “Foods are medicines” “Medicines are foods”. Still it is being maintained by the folks, whose food habits depends on wild habits. Hence, the present study emphasis the documentation of traditional knowledge of <i>Malayalis</i> folks pertaining to their food habits which is necessary for the benefit of mankind. A survey has been made and identified 38 wild species belonging to 21 families. The roots, rhizomes and tubers of these plants are not only used as foods but are also consumed to maintain their health status. Thus these plants are used for general medicinal purposes also. Most of the tubers and roots are consumed after cooking, while some of them are eaten raw. Botanical name, family, vernacular name, life form/habit, parts used for food and medicine, mode of preparation and consumption are recorded for each species. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 432-437 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/14825 Title: Ethnomedicinal plants used by traditional healers in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India <br/> <br/>Authors: Rudrapal, M; Sridhar, N; Raghavendra, M <br/> <br/>Abstract: An ethnomedicinal survey was carried out in 10 different villages of East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh with an aim to document the information regarding folkloric uses of indigenous plant species. A total of 32 plant species belonging to 32 genera and 25 families were recorded, and enumerated along with their botanical name, family, local name, part(s) used, ethnomedicinal uses including their method of preparation, mode of administration and dosage. The reported plant species in the form of various traditional preparations are employed by the village people for the management as well as treatment of various ailments ranging from snake bite to fever. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 426-431