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Medical practices and healing rituals existing within the tribal communities of Kerala, India.
This book examines various aspects of ethnomedicine and tribal healing practices, including its importance for inclusion and integration from a health systems perspective. Tribal healing practices is an under-studied component in healthcare system, health policy and health systems research. The book consists of original research papers based on empirical studies done by anthropologists, sociologists, public health practitioners and research scientists in various parts of India. It discusses issues of non-codified folk healing, with a focus on the therapeutic ideas and practices of tribal communities, located in anthropological theory and methods. It has a balance of empirical papers, review and theoretical papers, not only explaining ‘what is inside the healing practices’ but also touching upon the question of ‘why’ and delving into ‘what should be’ looking into the possibility to apply it for a larger good i.e., health care for all. This book discusses several important issues related to legitimacy, evidence and efficacy, recognition, certification and integration, protection and preservation, bio-piracy and bioprospecting, benefit sharing and intellectual property rights, sustainable use of medicinal herbs and conservation of nature and natural resources, biodiversity and possibilities of mainstreaming tribal healing. It is of interest to students and researchers from medical anthropology, medical sociology, cultural geography, liberal studies, tribal studies, ecology, sustainability and development and public health.
Anthropological study of the tribes in India; papers presented at various seminars organized at Bidisa, India.
This Book Is Collection Of 25 Research Papers/ Articles Focused On Different Aspect Indigenous Health Care Practices Among Different Population Group Of Different Part Of India, Romania And Pacific Regions Like Australia, Polynesia And Melanesia. The Ethno-Medicine Used Among Various Populations For Cure Of Different Ailments Are Recorded And Documented In Many Of The Papers/Articles Included In The Book. Beside That Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Related To Different Kind Of Health Care Is Also Highlighted. In Various Primitive Groups The Supernatural Causes And Practices Are The Part Of Health Care. The Impact Of Modernization, Industrialization And Globalization Has Both Positive And Negative Impact On Indigenous Knowledge And Many Such Practices Are Going To Be Extinct.The Book Is A Humble Attempt In The Direction Of Preservation Or Conservation Of Indigenous Knowledge And Practices. The Book Is Multidisciplinary In Nature; It Would Be Supportive For Researchers Working In The Same Direction. Simultaneously, It Would Be Helpful For Academicians, Policy Planners, Health Administrators And Pharmaceutical Researches, Medical Practiceners, Students Of Medicine, Pharmacy, Anthropology & Sociology.
In Native American Medicinal Plants, anthropologist Daniel E. Moerman describes the medicinal use of more than 2700 plants by 218 Native American tribes. Information—adapted from the same research used to create the monumental Native American Ethnobotany—includes 82 categories of medicinal uses, ranging from analgesics, contraceptives, gastrointestinal aids, hypotensive medicines, sedatives, and toothache remedies. Native American Medicinal Plants includes extensive indexes arranged by tribe, usage, and common name, making it easy to access the wealth of information in the detailed catalog of plants. It is an essential reference for students and professionals in the fields of anthropology, botany, and naturopathy and an engaging read for anyone interested in ethnobotany and natural healing.
In every human society, health and disease co-exist. Society changes and adapts itself to the varying needs of its individuals. In their struggle for existence, people face great challenges and fight disruptive forces that tend to raze them. The survival and persistence of human society depends upon health and well-being of its members. Since time immemorial it has been the endeavour of the society to seek ways to eradicate illness and human suffering. In recent times, there is growing awareness about the practice of ethnomedicine and its efficacy for different illness. Therefore, ethnomedicine is gaining a larger ground for more anthropological study and sociological analyses. Hence this book seeks to evaluate the concept of health and disease in Kandhas community. It focuses on beliefs and practices relating to prevention of illness, maintenance and promotion of good health. The book throws light on various Traditional Medical Practitioners, acquisition and transmission of knowledge, methods of diagnosis and treatment procedures. It also brings out attitude towards sickness, their beliefs in health seeking behaviour and available health resources.
Four studies examine the use of popular and folk health remedies in different Southwestern ethnic communities.
Herbal Medicines Are In Great Demand In Both Developed And The Developing Countries In Primary Healthcare Because Of Their Great Efficacy And Little Or No Side Effects. In India, The Indigenous System Of Medicine Namely Ayurvedic, Siddha And Unani Have Been In Existence For Several Centuries. These Traditional System Of Medicine Together With Homoeopathy And Folklore Medicine Continue To Play A Significant Role Largely In The Health Care System Of The Population. The Tribals And Rural Population Of India Are Highly Dependent On Medicinal Plant Therapy For Meeting Their Health Care Needs. This Attracted The Attention Of Several Botanist And Plant Scientists Of Several Medicinal Plants And There Was A Spurt Of Scientific Literature. The Present Book Ethnomedicinal Plants Of India , Contains 21 Articles By Eminent Scholars Of The Country On Different Aspect Of The Subjects. This Book Contains Articles On Ethnomedicinal Plants Of Different States Of India Including Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal, Tripura, Chhatisgarh, M.P., U.P., Maharashtra, Tamilnadu, North-East India Etc. It Also Covers Information On Ethnomedicinal Plants Used By Bodo, Barpeta And Deuris Tribes Of Assam, Kheria, Sabar, Lodha And Munda Tribal Groups Of W. Bengal And Todas Tribes Of Tamilnadu. Articles On Native Plant Remedies For Snake Bite, Cryptogamic Ethnomedicinal Plants From North-East India And Native Resources Used As Famine Food Provides Additional Information On The Subject. Article On Diversity, Utilization And Conservation Of Medicinal Plants Of Chitrakoot Region, M.P. Have Added To The Value Of The Book. Present Book Provides Excellent Glimpses Of The Rich Herbal Medicine And Traditional Knowledge Heritage Of India. The Present Book Will Serve Not Only As An Excellent Reference Material But Also As A Practical Guide For Herbal Healers, Vaidhyas, Hakims, Research Workers And Students In The Field Of Medicinal Plants.
People throughout time and place, no matter their belief system, have sought to discover causes and cures for illness and disease. Among Westerners is a groundswell to augment biomedicine with holistic practices inherent in ethnomedicines of non-Western traditions. Yet missing are awareness and knowledge of the foundations and outgrowth of these alternative concepts. Erickson fills this gap by clearly explaining the basic organizing principles that underlie all medical systems, the full range of theories of disease causation, the geographical distribution of medical practices, and the historical trends that led to biomedical dominance. Her efficient, balanced approach highlights commonalities among the worlds vast and diverse medical systems, making ethnomedicine easier to internalize and to apply in clinical settings.