NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository Collection: IJTK Vol.04(4) [October 2005]

Ethnomedicinal uses of Pteridophytes of Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Ethnomedicinal uses of Pteridophytes of Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh

Authors: Singh, Shweta; Dixit, R D; Sahu, T R

Abstract: The present communication deals with the ethnomedicinal usage of pteridophytes in the treatment of various diseases. These pteridophytes are widely used by the local tribes and the plant material is sold in the local market of Amarkantak. They grow naturally in rock crevices and boulders near water stream in shady and moist places. The present study documents ethnomedicinal usage of eight pteridophytic plants, which are prevalent in study area along with botanical name, family, vernacular name, distribution in central India, plant parts used and mode of use.

Page(s): 392-395

Indigenous technical know-how in the healthcare of domestic animals

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Indigenous technical know-how in the healthcare of domestic animals

Authors: Karthickeyan, S M K; Gajendran, K

Abstract: The Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) in utilizing some of the commonly available ingredients of plants used by our rural farmers, have been observed and documented along with their scientific rationale in the treatment of many diseases affecting livestock.

Page(s): 462-463

Effect of Kabdeen in Warm-e-Kabid Vairoosi (viral hepatitis)

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Effect of Kabdeen in Warm-e-Kabid Vairoosi (viral hepatitis)

Authors: Siddiqui, M M H; Sultana, Asia; Siddiqui, M Y

Abstract: The therapeutic evaluation of a polyherbal non-pharmacopoeial Unani formulation Kabdeen in 50 patients of Warm-e-Kabid Vairoosi (viral hepatitis) revealed an over all clinical improvement in about 75.17 % at the end of 3^rd week and 87.54 % at the end of 6^th week, while 42.1 % improvement was observed in cases of hepatitis B. Out of 19 hepatitis B positive cases, 8 cases showed Australian antigen test negative. It was also observed during the study that the test drug not only restores the normal functioning of the liver but also has no side effects.

Page(s): 416-420

Woodcarvings from Pabbar Valley

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Woodcarvings from Pabbar Valley

Authors: Chauhan, Hari

Abstract: Woodcarving was the favoured medium of artistic expression of the Indian subcontinent. Indian houses and temples were profusely adorned with it and are often inseparable from it. Woodcarving, an indigenous tradition craft finds a mention in the ancient texts such as the Rig Veda and Matsya Purana. Woodcarving craft was well developed in many states specially, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala, Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh. They differed in terms of the kind of wood and the craft tradition. In the early days of kings and nawabs, woodcarving was essentially seen as an adjunct to architecture. Palaces, havelis and temples were decorated with incredibly carved doors, windows and jalis (lattice work). The present paper describes traditional woodcarving work adoring houses and temples of Pabbar valley of Himachal Pradesh.

Page(s): 380-385