Ethnomedicine and Tribal Healing Practices in India

Ethnomedicine and Tribal Healing Practices in India
Author: Sunita Reddy
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2023-02-19
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9811942862

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.

Case Studies from Social Science Research in India

Case Studies from Social Science Research in India
Author: Meghna Vesvikar
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2021-12-21
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1527578542

This book is a collection of multi-sectoral social work research studies carried out by the College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan, India. It exemplifies how research is used as a tool for social work intervention with multiple issues of social justice. For researchers, voluntary organisations and laypersons, it offers an example of how to study social issues scientifically. These studies bring together essential data on topics as wide-ranging as education, health and criminal justice. Simple in structure and relatable in its findings, this book brings us a step closer to development for all.

Indian Ethnobotany: Emerging Trends

Indian Ethnobotany: Emerging Trends
Author: A.K. Jain
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2016-07-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9386102129

Currently ethnobotany has been a subject of wide interest for research in developing and developed countries. The book has been dedicated to the doyen of Indian ethnobiology, Dr. S.K. Jain, FNA, popularly known as 'Father of Indian Ethnobotany'. The book comprises very important articles written by notable ethnobiologists/ botanists on different aspects of ethnobotany. The book would certainly be useful to the students, researchers and teachers working on various aspects of ethnobotany and helpful to various pharmaceutical industries in exploring plants for preparation of new drugs.

Herbal Medicine in India

Herbal Medicine in India
Author: Saikat Sen
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 612
Release: 2019-09-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9811372489

This book highlights the medical importance of and increasing global interest in herbal medicines, herbal health products, herbal pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, food supplements, herbal cosmetics, etc. It also addresses various issues that are hampering the advancement of Indian herbal medicine around the globe; these include quality concerns and quality control, pharmacovigilance, scientific investigation and validation, IPR and biopiracy, and the challenge that various indigenous systems of medicine are at risk of being lost. The book also explores the role of traditional medicine in providing new functional leads and modern approaches that can offer elegant strategies for facilitating the drug discovery process. The book also provides in-depth information on various traditional medicinal systems in India and discusses their medical importance. India has a very long history of safely using many herbal drugs. Folk medicine is also a key source of medical knowledge and plays a vital role in maintaining health in rural and remote areas. Despite its importance, this form of medicine largely remains under-investigated. Out of all the traditional medicinal systems used worldwide, Indian traditional medicine holds a unique position, as it has continued to deliver healthcare throughout the Asian subcontinent since ancient times. In addition, traditional medicine has been used to derive advanced techniques and investigate many modern drugs. Given the scope of its coverage, the book offers a valuable resource for scientists and researchers exploring traditional and herbal medicine, as well as graduate students in courses on traditional medicine, herbal medicine and pharmacy.