NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository Collection: IJTK Vol.09(1) [January 2010]

Medicinal plants viz a viz indigenous knowledge among the tribals of Pachamalai Hills

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Medicinal plants viz a viz indigenous knowledge among the tribals of Pachamalai Hills

Authors: Geetha Rani, M

Abstract: An ethnobotanical survey was carried out in Pachamalai Hills to document Indigenous Knowledge (IK) Management at Pachamalai, rich in both cultural and biodiversity rich area. The tribal women and men of this hill are well known for their knowledge of the medicinal properties of the endemic flora. They have been using specific medicinal plants to cure specific ailments over centuries. The knowledge of the tribal people associated with the treatment of various animal diseases, crop pest management and human cure using medicinal plants is fast disappearing due to urbanization and modernization and tendency to gradual migration to the mainstream. There is an urgent need to study and document the existing knowledge for posterity. This paper presents information on indigenous knowledge associated with the use of plant species to cure animal, human and crop pest and disease management practice followed by Malayali tribals.

Page(s): 209-215

A study on traditional mother care plants of rural communities of South Kerala

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:58:59 GMT

Title: A study on traditional mother care plants of rural communities of South Kerala

Authors: Rajith, NP; Navas, M; Thaha, A Muhammad; Manju, MJ; Anish, N; Rajasekharan, S; George, V

Abstract: Traditional Knowledge has been used for centuries by indigenous and local communities in healthcare. It is an important factor for sustainability of natural resource management. The women folk of the country play a vital role in the use and mobilization of such biodiversity based knowledge system. The efficacy of this knowledge is time tested and capable of healthcare management in the form of nutraceuticals and pharma food. The study aimed to document the existing system of traditional knowledge and utility pattern of medicinal plants related to pre and post natal care. This resulted in the documentation of 52 plant species belonging to 49 genera and 38 families, as 17 single drugs, 8 formulations of medicated water for bath (Vethuvellam), 5 formulations of nutraceuticals (Kurukkumarunnu), 4 formulations of food (medicated porridge). The plants are enumerated along with local name, type of plants, family name, parts used and mode of administration.

Page(s): 203-208

An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants of Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:58:59 GMT

Title: An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants of Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh

Authors: Shukla, Achuta Nand; Srivastava, Sharad; Rawat, A K S

Abstract: The ethnobotanical exploration study presents the folk medicinal uses of certain plants by tribes of the Rewa district in the Madhya Pradesh state. One hundred and sixty six plants from 69 families, which are therapeutically, used against different diseases, such as cough, cold, dysentery, diarrhoea, ulcers, diabetes, male and female weakness, snake-bite and skin disorders are covered. Part of the plants used, mode of drug administration in different ailments are discussed.

Page(s): 191-202

Medicinal plants used by ethnic people of Medak district, Andhra Pradesh

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Medicinal plants used by ethnic people of Medak district, Andhra Pradesh

Authors: Reddy, KN; Trimurthulu, G; Reddy, Ch Sudhakar

Abstract: Ethnobotanical studies of Medak district yielded 80 angiospermic medicinal plants in the course of field surveys from 2002- 2006. All the taxa have been collected, identified and data documented in consultation with the local old-age tribal people especially from Natuvaidyas village and elders cum owners of cattle, goat and sheep. In the enumeration, data is presented with botanical name, family, vernacular name, and uses.

Page(s): 184-190