Abstract

TRADITIONAL MEDICINES AND HEALTH CARE FROM THE FLORA AND FAUNA OF MANIPUR

Dr. S. Shyamkiran Singh*

Abstract

Manipur is a rich state of Flora and fauna. Medicinal products of these flora and fauna have been used by the different ethnic groups of people of the state since time immemorial. The present paper attempts to document the traditional ethno-medicinal knowledge of various flora and fauna available in the state. It presents some concepts and practices, some characteristics of indigenous knowledge transfer system and some aspects of their link with the modern health care systems. Altogether sixty six species of plants and twenty species of animals and their products are listed along with their treatment in ailments. The application of the traditional knowledge system in the everyday life is very much relevant to sustainable livelihood of the peoples of Manipur.

Keywords: Flora and Fauna; Traditional medicine, Indigenous Knowledge.