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| Title: | Gymnocladus assamicus Kanjilal ex P.C. Kanjilal fruit—A soap substitute |
| Authors: | Choudhury, B I
Khan, M L
Arunachalam, A
Arunachalam, K |
| Keywords: | Arunachal Pradesh
Endangered
Conservation
Ethnobotany
Gymnocladus assamicus
Monpa
Seeds
Coffee
Groundnut
Pods
Soap
Adhesives
Substitute
Torgen
Torma |
| Issue Date: | Oct-2007 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| IPC Code: | Int. cl.8— A61K 8/00, A23L 1/00 |
| Abstract: | Gymnocladus
assamicus Kanjilal ex
P.C. Kanjilal, a leguminous tree endemic to
North-East India, bears fleshy pods with
tempting smell. Monpa tribal community living in
Dirang circle of West Kameng
District of Arunachal Pradesh utilizes its pods as a
substitute for soap/detergent required for removing sticky adhesives and
consumes roasted seeds as substitute for groundnut and coffee. Peoples also make
use of the pods for removing/expelling leeches of their domestic animals. The
present paper highlights different ethnobotanical uses
of this plant and suggests further study and conservation strategies to revive
its natural population. |
| Page(s): | 427-429 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1092 (Online); 0972-592X (Print) |
| Source: | NPR Vol.6(5) [September-October 2007]
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