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- Ethnozoological Practices of Tribal People of Purulia District, West Bengal
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1 Panjania J.D.R. High School, P.O. Bagalia, Dist:Purulia, West Bengal, IN
2 Sidho Kanho Birsha University, P.O. Sainik School, Dist:Purulia, West Bengal, IN
1 Panjania J.D.R. High School, P.O. Bagalia, Dist:Purulia, West Bengal, IN
2 Sidho Kanho Birsha University, P.O. Sainik School, Dist:Purulia, West Bengal, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 14, No Spl (2017), Pagination: 32-32Abstract
Traditional or folk medicine is still preponderating among the rural people for primary health-care. In India tribal medicine and written health traditions, such as, Ayurveda, Uninani, Siddha are recommend to use animal or animal products to treat various disease condition. Nearly 15%-20% Ayurvedic medicines are animal based and in the Unani system almost 200 drugs are derived from animals. Although in tribal medicine, zootherapeutic practices is very common but never commercialized. The district Purulia of West Bengal is endowed with rich ethnic culture as well as immense biological diversity. The present study intends to document various ethnozoological practices prevailing in the district. During the field survey, 38 medicine-men were interviewed. This communication documented 32 animal species for ethno medicinal uses against various disease conditions of tribal. Informant concensus factor, fidelity level and use value are also analysed. Folklore and traditional knowledge are in the process of rapid degeneration due to disruption of forest covers and changes in the socio-economic pattern. So, there is an urgent need to document the available information.
- Indigenous Knowledge and Practices on Water Conservation and Management in Purulia District, West Bengal
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1 Raghunathpur High School (H.S), Purulia, West Bengal, IN
2 Panjania J.D.R.High School (H.S), Purulia, West Bengal, IN
3 Dept. of Zoology, Sidho Kanho Birsha University, Purulia, West Bengal, India. Pin: 723104, IN
1 Raghunathpur High School (H.S), Purulia, West Bengal, IN
2 Panjania J.D.R.High School (H.S), Purulia, West Bengal, IN
3 Dept. of Zoology, Sidho Kanho Birsha University, Purulia, West Bengal, India. Pin: 723104, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 17, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 89-98Abstract
Historically, Purulia is one of the drought-prone districts of West Bengal. Local people and biotic organisms of this district suffer a lot for requisite water, particularly during the summer season. To cope up with this adverse situation, native people adopted various indigenous techniques like Pitcher Watering System, Cultivation of sugarcane without irrigation, Contour bunding, etc. since time immemorial. Such kinds of practices help them to manage their daily water requirement and conserve local biodiversity. These practices are also helpful to recharge groundwater and play an important role in water conservation. The present study records a total of 20 such practices for water conservation and management in Purulia district, West Bengal.Keywords
Indigenous Practices, Water Conservation, Pitcher Watering, etc. Purulia.References
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