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Ethnomedicinal and Economical Aspects of Endemic Plants in the Catchment of Myristica Swamps, Western Ghats, IndiaBy Sayantani Chanda, T. V. Ramachandra
Abstract: Myristica swamps are freshwater swamps famed for its fascinating primitive live and considered as world’ most unique and primaeval ecosystem. These swamps are predominated by members of the ancient family. Myristicaceae and created enormous hydrological network, unique distribution of plants vegetation along the Western Ghats, India. These Myristica swamps forest are considered as a virtually living museums of primitive live and support better understanding in regard to climate change on …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–17 Read article →
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Sacred Groves—its Traditional Importance, Social, Cultural Heritage and Religious Belief of the Tribal People in Different Parts of India: A ReviewBy Sayantani Chanda, T. V. Ramachandra
Abstract: Sacred groves (SG) are small patches where involvement of people makes unique traditional in situ method of nature conservation in India. The ethnic communities protected these patches on religious ground in the name of different deities. These small patches are located in different parts of India which are mainly dominated by tribes and are managed by local communities for different purposes. The groves have significance of cultural and spiritual value …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 35–46 Read article →
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Phytochemical and Pharmacological Importance of Turmeric (Curcuma longa): A ReviewBy Sayantani Chanda, T.V. Ramachandra
Abstract: Curcuma longa L. is a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) and used widely by the traditional medical practitioners for the treatment of various ailments. Due to high curcumin content Indian turmeric is very popular as compared to other countries. Rhizomes derived from Curcuma longa is commonly known as Haldi or Turmeric. Rhizomes are horizontal underground stems that send out shoot as well as roots. Turmeric constitutes of fat-soluble, polyphenolic …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 16–23 Read article →
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Sacred Groves—Repository of Medicinal Plant Resources: A ReviewBy Sayantani Chanda, T.V. Ramachandra
Abstract: Sacred groves are traditionally protected forest or forest patches, with the rich repository of diverse flora with the medicinal plants. Ethno-medicinal knowledge on sacred grove plants have enormous prospects either in the form of natural resources and bio-prospecting. Now a days these small patches suffers from multiple disturbances grazing, encroachment, changing social perspective and hence medicinal plant resources. This study reviews medicinal plant resources in the sacred groves on distribution …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 12–20 Read article →
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Vegetation in the Sacred Groves Across India: A ReviewBy Sayantani Chanda, T.V. Ramachandra
Abstract: Ethno-botany is a scientific study related to traditional knowledge, local culture and customs of a people and plants specifically with regard to practical uses. Sacred groves are located in different parts of India have diverse culture, religion, rituals, festivals, traditions associated with the people living in these area. These groves are treasure house of flora and fauna. This study aims to prepare a qualitative review including the details of vegetation …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 29–38 Read article →