NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository Collection: IJTK Vol.10(3) [July 2011]

Leucas biflora (Vahl) R. Br.( Lamiaceae ): A new distributional record and its less known ethno-medicinal usage from Tripura

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Leucas biflora (Vahl) R. Br.( Lamiaceae ): A new distributional record and its less known ethno-medicinal usage from Tripura

Authors: Majumdar, Koushik; Datta, BK

Abstract: The present communication is providing the additional distributional record of Leucas biflora (Vahl) R. Br. (Lamiaceae), a less known ethno-medicinal plant has been collected from West Tripura in course of ethnobotanical studies during 2007-2008. The species is not so far reported from Tripura. It has several ethno-medicinal values and is well known as Khomosa to most of the local traditional healers (Ochai). Tripuri community used the leaf decoction of this procumbent herb as eye drop for relief and cure from conjunctivitis, to stop nosebleed and white discharge.

Page(s): 575-577

Plants used as Agricultural seasons indicator by Mao Naga tribe, Manipur, India

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Plants used as Agricultural seasons indicator by Mao Naga tribe, Manipur, India

Authors: Mao, AA; Hynniewta, M T

Abstract: The paper presents four plants used as an agricultural season indicator by Mao Naga tribe of Manipur, India. Agriculture is the main occupation of the tribe and they have a unique way of knowing plantation season for different crops by observing the flowering of some plants. The indicator plants are peach (Prunus persica), wild cherry (P. carmesina), camel foot (Bauhinia purpurea) and dancing girl (Mantisia spathulata). The information on plants used as season indicators may help understanding the global warming and climate change in recent years. There is a need for involving interdisciplinary research to unveil the mystery of folklore science for the prosperity of mankind

Page(s): 578-580

An ethnobotanical study of Chirus- A less known tribe of Assam

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:58:59 GMT

Title: An ethnobotanical study of Chirus- A less known tribe of Assam

Authors: Singh, Vivek Narayan; Chanu, L Ibemhal; Community,
Abstract: In present paper the first hand information is given about the ethnobotanical study of Chiru tribe of Lakhipur sub-division of Cachar district, Assam. Fifteen plant species belonging to 12 families are found to be utilized in 27 diseases. Out of 31 ethnobotanic remedies reported, 11 modes of uses are reported for the first time. Leaves are found to possess maximum therapeutic property over any other part.

Page(s): 572-574

Traditional remedies of Joint diseases in Assam

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:58:59 GMT
Title: Traditional remedies of Joint diseases in Assam

Authors: Nath, K K; Deka, P

Abstract: Occurrence of various joint diseases among rural people is a common problem. Even after the use of modern medicines afflicted people suffer a lot due to the recurrence; majority of the rural people have deep belief and rely, and approach for traditional remedies. The present investigation provides information of traditional herbal recipes using 28 plant species belonging to 26 genera and 22 families in treating various joint diseases by different ethnic groups of Assam, which deserve further studies for harnessing.

Page(s): 568-571