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ArticleTraditional knowledge and uses of medicinal plants in Jharkhand state of India
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.Jharkhand, an eastern state of India , is abound in medicinal plants and rich in related indigenous and traditional knowledge. The tribals like Santhal, Ho, Birhor, Oraon, Munda, and Bhumij use powder, oil, paste, juice and decoction of these plants to cure various diseases. Since time immemorial, forest has been the main source of medicinal plants. But due to extensive use of these plants and deforestation, some of the medicinal plants are on the verge of extinction. Similarly traditional knowledge (TK) related to conservation and sustainable use of these plants are also threatened due to acculturation in the society. The present paper depicts TK related to conservation and uses of medicinal plants in Jharkhand state of India. The study was conducted in Dhanbad, Bokaro, Gumla, East Singhbhum (Jamshedpur) ,West Singhbhum (Chaibasa) and Hazaribagh districts of Jharkhand. The survey was done in two steps-Reconnaissance survey and Survey for actual research work with questionnaires. During study fifty plants were recorded eg. Abrus precatorius L., Acorus calamus L., Adhatoda zeylanica Medic. , Allemanda cathartica L., Asparagus racemosus Willd., Bacopa monniera (L.) , Clitoria ternatea L, Hemidesmus indicus R.Br ,Vitex negundo L., Ocimum sanctum L., Rauvolfia serpentina (L.)Benth.exKurtz, Terminalia tomentosa (DC) Wt. & Arn, Terminalia Arjuna (Roxb. exDC.) Wt. & Arn., Trachyspermum ammi (L.)Spr. etc. The study reveals that these people possess comprehensive TK for treatment of various ailments like cough, cold, fever, jaundice, skin diseases, wounds etc. using these plants. Due to their utility local people could conserve these plants for a long period of time as sacred groves, by adopting sustainable methods, following taboo and respecting traditional spirits. Conservation of such traditional wisdom and biodiversity is required; hence besides other measures, documentation of this knowledge as educational material is also recommended. Keywords: Human health and well -being, Biodiversity conservation, Knowledge management,Disease transmission , Sustainable forest management ID: 3485638 -
ArticleProtecting special wild tree species and traditional knowledge towards securing livelihoods of rural communities: A study on Kithul (Caryota urens) industry in Sri Lanka
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.People in tropical island countries have long-lasting connections with wild trees that help securing their livelihoods. Deforestation, extensive use of chemicals and unsustainable forest resource management have resulted in losing tree-based natural products and rural livelihoods based on such trees. As a tropical island country, Sri Lanka is a home for many different native palm tree species. When considering the economic value, Kithul (Caryota urens) has the highest potential and economic viability among the non-timber forest product categories in Sri Lanka (Senaratne et al, 2003). Rural communities use Kithul as a multiple-use tree with a considerable economic value through processing the Kithul sap into toddy, treacle and jaggery that have a high market demand locally and abroad (De Zoysa, 2017). However, it can be observed that the present consumerism and monocultural practices affect the traditional Kithul industry. The Kithul product supply is insufficient to accommodate the market demand and the products indicate a low quality. Hence, this research investigates the causes for the low quality of products and the discouragement of rural communities to involve in Kithul industry, and finds ways to secure rural economies and livelihoods based on such industry. Based on Sinharaja, Dediyagala and Peak Wilderness lowland rainforests, the primary data of this research were collected conducting semi-structured interviews with the villagers who involved in Kithul industry. The Kithul products were observed and tasted during field visits to collect additional information. The government introduced chemicals to increase Kithul sap harvests and the forest conservation laws prohibiting access to forests have resulted in declining Kithul industry. If the rural communities given limited access to forests and encouraged to grow Kithul trees in their home gardens they could practice their traditional knowledge related to Kithul industry to sustainably re-assure their livelihoods. Keywords: Kithul (Caryota urens) industry, traditional knowledge, rural communities, livelihoods, Sri Lanka ID: 3486467 -
ArticleUse of traditional knowledge in sustainable forest management and provisioning of ecosystem services in Jharkhand, India
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.Before Scientific knowledge on forest management, local and indigenous communities living in and around forests managed forest and associated landscapes managed forests in such a way which conserved forests and ecosystem, sustained their livelihood and culture. The tribals and other rural people residing in and around forest areas of Jharkhand, an eastern state of India, have their own traditional knowledge (TK) which they acquired by experience during sustainable use of natural resources. Hence such knowledge has the potential value for sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation and provisioning of Ecosystem services. Traditional Knowledge encompasses a profound belief system associated with ecosystem, livelihoods, ethno medicinal practices, use of natural resources etc. and pass from generation to generation through legends, folk stories, folk songs etc. A study was carried out to know trajectories of SFM development and the role of the TK for SFM in Jharkhand, India. The study reflects that these TK are associated with practices like conservation through Sacred Grove, celebrating festivals based on the nature, taboos, social belief and various other practices which have been helpful in SFM. But in the contemporary globalization and commercialization, there is risk of erosion of such TK. Hence their documentation is necessary. Documentation of data related to traditional use of medicinal plants and other NTFPs like Lac, Silk, and Bamboo etc. for livelihood were done involving three major steps. These are – identification of medicinal plants and other NTFPs used for livelihood and other purposes, documentation of traditional uses and traditional knowledge associated with these NTFPs, and finally exploring how TK and scientific knowledge can be harmonized for SFM. Government policy in India and Jharkhand in this regard has brought about radical changes. With the adoption of Resolution related to Join Forest Management, enactment of Forest Right Act 2006, and implementing Forest Working plan Code 2014 by Government, there has been a perceptible change in approach towards assimilation of TK in SFM. The paper also presents how such knowledge and practices can be helpful in provisioning of ecosystem services. Keywords: Ecosystem services, Jharkhand, SFM, TK ID: 3476942
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