Ethnobotany

Description

Explore the world of Ethnobotany with Dr. Dilip Kalita & Dr. Manashi Dutta’s comprehensive guide, aligned with the FYUGP (NEP) GEC syllabus for the 3rd semester at Dibrugarh and other indian universities . Covering essential topics from tribal plant use to ethnobotanical research methods and legal protections, this book delves into the importance of indigenous knowledge in India’s rich cultural landscape.”

CONTENTS

UNIT-I : ETHNOBOTANY 11-87
 Introduction 11
 Concept of Ethnobotany 12
 Branches of Ethnobotany 14
 Objective of Ethnobotany 17
 The relevance of Ethnobotany in the present context 18
 Ethnobotany as an interdisciplinary science 21
 Scope of Ethnobotany 23
 Tribals of India and their Lifestyle 24
 Tribals of India 24
 Tribals of different states of India 27
 Major Tribal Groups of India 42
 Some Minor tribes of India 45
 Life style of major and minor ethnic groups of India 46
 Life style of tribals of India 47
 Food Habit of Tribal people 50
 Plant used by tribals of India for resins 73
 Plant used by tribal for production of oil 76
 Fibre yielding plants 77
UNIT-II : METHODOLOGY OF ETHNOBOTANICAL STUDIES 88-107

 Field Work 89
 Role of Herbaria in Research and teaching 100
 Ancient literature in Ethnobotanical studies 100
 Sanskrit literature as a source of ethnobotany 101
UNIT-III : MEDICO-ETHNOBOTANICAL SOURCES IN INDIA 108-159
 History of Ethnomedicobotany 108
 Prehistoric periods 108
 Prehistoric period 109
 Ancient period 109

 Medieval period 110
 Recent period 112
 Azadirachta indica A. Juss 112
 Ocimum sanctum L. 116
 Vitex negundo L. 119
 Gloriosa superba Linn. 122
 Tribulus terrestris L. 124
 Pongamia pinnata (L) 126
 Cassia auriculata 128
 Indigofera tinctoria L. 130
 Role of Rauvolfia serpentina in modern 132
 Role of Trichopus zeylanicus Gaertn in modern medicine 134
 Artemisia spp. 135
 Withania somnifera Dun 136
 Participatory forest Management 142
UNIT-IV : ETHNOBOTANY AS A TOOL TO PROTECT INTERESTS OF ETHNIC GROUPS 160-168
 Documentation and Preservation of Indigenous knowledge 160
 Empowerment and Representation 161
 Advocacy and Policy influence 161
 Legal Framework for Protetion of Traditional Knowledge
and Biodiversity 162
 Controversies regarding patent and bio-piracy in India 165
 Sharing of Wealth Conept 166