- 1. INCORPORATING IK INTO KERLAS TENTHFIVE YEAR PLAN -A CASE
STUDY PROF. G. M. NAIR, DIRECTOR Tropical Botanic Garden and
Research Institute Pacha-Palode, Thiruvananthapuram 695562, Kerala,
India www.tbgri.org [email_address]
2. GENESIS OF THE PROGRAMME
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- ORGANISED A PRE-WORKSHOP BRAIN STORMING SESSION ON
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- INDIGENOUSKNOWLEDGESTRATEGIESFORKERALA,
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- AT GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
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- UNDER THECHAIRMANSHIPOFHONBLECHIEF
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- MINISTER OF KERALA SRI A. K. ANTONY , ON
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- 20 THSEPTEMBER 2002 THROUGH ASSISTANCE FROM
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- SENIOR BUREAUCRATS OF GOVERNMENT
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- OF KERALA,HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS, PLANNERS,
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- SENIOR SCIENTISTS, REPRESENTATIVES FROM WORLD
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- BANK IK GROUP AND DELEGATES FROM KENYA,
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- UGANDA AND ETHIOPIA PARTICIPATED.
3. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BRAIN STORMING SESSION
- IDENTIFY A NODAL AGENCY FOR ADVISING THE GOVERNMENT, FOR
IMPLEMENTING IK PROGRAMMES
- PREPARE AN INVENTORY OF IK FROM DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE
COMMUNITIES
- PRIORITISE IK FOR SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM PROJECT
PROPOSALS
- EAR MARK A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF BUDGETARY PROVISION FROM
CONCERNED DEPARTMENTAL ALLOCATIONS FOR IK RELATED ACTIVITIES
- SUBMIT TO THE GOVERNMENT OF KERALA AND THE KERALA STATE
PLANNING BOARD, CONCRETE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF IK
RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE 10 THPLAN
4. FOLLOW UP PROGRAMME
- ORGANISED A WORKSHOP ON INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGESTRATEGIES FOR
KERALA FROM 7-9 OCTOBER 2002, ATTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM, WITH THE
SUPPORT OF IKPROGRAMME, WORLD BANK, WASHINGTON DC.
- WORKSHOP WAS INAUGURATED BY HONBLE CHIEF MINISTER
OFKERALASTATE, SRI A. K. ANTONY
- SRI V. RAMACHANDRAN, VICE-CHAIRMAN, KERALA STATE PLANNINGBOARD
DELIVERED THE KEY-NOTE ADDRESS
- SRI S. M. VIJAYANAND, SECRETARY, PLANNING AND ECONOMICAFFAIRS,
GOVERNMENT OF KERALA WAS ALSO PRESENT ONTHE OCCASION
- ATTENDED BY ABOUT 120 INVITEES, WHO ARE EXPERTS IN
THEIRRESPECTIVE AREAS. PLANNERS, BUREAUCRATS,SCIENTISTS,
ACADEMICIANS, FARMERS, MEDIA-PERSONS,TECHNOLOGISTS, TRIBALS AND
TRADITIONAL MEDICALPRACTITIONERS.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. FOLK DANCE TRADITIONAL FIRE DANCE 12.
OBJECTIVE
- THE WORKSHOP WAS ORGANISED WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOPCONCRETE IK
BASED PROPOSALSFORSUBMISSIONTOTHE
KERALASTATEPLANNINGBOARD,SOTHATTHESE PROPOSALSCOULDBEINCORPORATED
INTO THE 10 THFIVE YEAR PLAN.
OUTCOME SPECIFIC SHORT-TERM AND LONGTERM PROPOSALS, SUBMITTED
AFTER DISCUSSION AND DEBATE BY VARIOUS GROUPS AND PANELS DURING THE
WORKSHOP, WERE SUBMITTED TO THE GOVERNMENT OF KERALA. 13. IK in
Agriculture Animal husbandry Fisheries Art & Culture
Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization Architecture Rural
technologyetc. Health care Diversity of Indigenous Knowledge (IK)
TOPICS DISCUSSED 14. ACTION INTEGRATING WITH 10 TH FIVE YEAR PLAN,
KERALA STATE PLANNING BOARD SANCTIONED A PROJECT ON PROMOTION OF
TRADITIONAL TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE VIDE ORDER NO. A1-7033/03/SPB.
DATED 23/10/2003 AT A TOTAL COST OF RUPEES 30 LAKHS, DURING THE
YEAR 2003 AND 2004
- FACILITATING INSTITUTIONS IN KERALA
- TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, PALODE,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.
- KERALA FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THRISSUR
- KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, THRISSUR
- CENTRE FOR WATER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
(CWRDM),KOZHIKODE
15. INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE Indigenous Knowledge (IK) is a
community based functional knowledge system developed, preserved
and refined by generations of people through continuous
interaction, observation and experimentation with their
surroundingenvironment. It is a dynamic system,
ever-changing,adapting and adjusting to thelocal situationsand has
close links with the culture, civilization and religious
practicesof the communities. IK covers all spheres of human
activity such as art,literature, health, education, agriculture,
environment etc. 16. Real observers/ protectors/ beneficiaries of
Biodiversity isIndigenous/ local communities. Indigenous knowledge
onbiodiversity is the asset of the country which ensures thefood,
health and economic security of the nation. INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE
17. IK related to traditional medicine in India Classical Health
Tradition (CHT)Oral Health Tradition (OHT)Source
- Traditionally trained folk healers/ village physicians
- Not traditionally trained but experienced in certainhealth
practices (eg.Dai,bonesetters,specialists in treating poisons,
jaundice, mental disorders)
- Aged people or different ethnic communities including women
treating the patients based on the knowledge acquired from their
predecessors.
- Individuals who acquired(educated group) certain knowledge from
their predecessors.
- Tribal- tribal communities/ physicians/ aged individuals.
- Vedic / classical texts and treatise like
- Rigveda, Atharvaveda,Charakasamhita
- (Text on ancient Indian Medicine)
- Susrutha samhita (Text on ancient Indian surgery
),Ashtangahridaya ((Text on ancient Indian medicine & surgery)
&other numerous related text books in both sanskrit and
18.
- Survey, collection, inventory and documentation of tribal /
local / folk medicinesof the districts of Thiruvananthapuram,
Kollam and Pathanamthitta.
- Recording of traditional useand knowledge system on the local
flora.
- Study, analysis and organisation of the data and preparation of
computerised database.
- Preparation of report on the indigenous / traditional use of
medicinal plants.
19. TRAINING / AWARENESS ON DOCUMENTATION OF IK (INSTITUTE
LEVEL) METHODOLOGY TRAINING/ AWARENESS ON IK DOCUMENTATION
(PANCHAYATH LEVEL) RAPPORT ESTABLISHMENT WITH LOCAL BODY MEMBERS
AND OWNERS OF IK TEAM BUILDING AND VISION DEVELOPMENT ENTRY TO
PANCHAYATH INTERVIEW / MEETING WITH INDIVIDUALS/ IK HOLDERS DATA
POOLING AND ANALYSIS PREPARATION OF DATABASE IK DOCUMENTATION
SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 20. Documentation of Indigenous
Knowledge (IK) LOCATION OF THE STUDY AREA The study area is in the
Southern Zone of Kerala, comprisingthe districts of
Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Pathanamthitta 1. Eraviperoor 2.
Ezhumattoor 3. Konni 4. Thannithodu 5.Mailapra3. Pathanamthitta 1.
Sooranad North 2. Pooyappalli 3. Thevalakkara 4. Thrikkaruva
5.Aryankavu2. Kollam 1. Peringammala 2. Vithura 3. Perinkadavila 4.
Kuttichal 5.Amboori1. Thiruvananthapuram Name of Gramapanchayath
selected for study Name of district 21. Inaugural address
Dr.G.M.Nair Director, TBGRI Presidential AddressShri.Ozhukupara
Aziz,Member,Peringammala Gramapanchayath A view of the audience ONE
DAY SEMINAR ON IK AWARENESS HELD AT TBGRI ON 8 THDECEMBER 2003
CONTACT PROGRAMMEAT INSTITUTE LEVEL 22. Theme lecture
Dr.S.Rajasekharan, TBGRI Mrs.Ammukkutty amma ( 82), Birth
attendantA custodian of IK from Peringammala Gramapanchayath
Introductory remarksDr.V.George,TBGRI 23. CONTACT PROGRAMMEAT
PANCHAYAT LEVEL ONE DAY SEMINAR ON IK AWARENESS 24. IK
DOCUMENTATION 25. Including TBGRI facultiesTarget achieved as per
plan December 2003 Local body representatives and selected IK
bearers including local healers 65(b) No.of participants Institute
level at TBGRI Target achieved as per scheduleDecember 2003 Local
body representatives and selected IK bearers including local
healers - 1 (a) No.of trainingsPreliminary training on team
building and vision development 1. PHYSICAL ACHIEVEMENTS A
Progressive total During the month Remarks Achievement Target Item/
Unit Particulars Sl. No 26.
- Vithura (Thiruvananthapuram)
- Ezhumattoor (Pathanamthitta)
Target achieved as per plan. January2004 Local body
representatives and selected owners of IK including local healers
200 (b) No.of participants
- Vithura (Thiruvananthapuram)
- Ezhumattoor (Pathanamthitta)
Target achieved as per plan. January 2004 Local body
representatives and selected owners of IK including local healers 3
(a)No.
- Peringammala (Thiruvananthapuram)
- Eraviperoor (Pathanamthitta)
Target achieved as per plan December 2003 Local body
representatives and selected owners of IK including local healers
275 (b) No.of participants
- Peringammala (Thiruvananthapuram)
- Eraviperoor (Pathanamthitta)
Target achieved as per planDecember 2003 Local body
representatives and selected owners of IK including local healers 3
(a)No.Panchayath level training PRAs/Workshops/ meetings (specify)
2 27.
- Amboori (Thiruvananthapuram)
Target achieved as per plan. March April 2004 Local body
representatives and selected owners of IK including local healers
160 (b) No.of participants
- Amboori (Thiruvananthapuram)
Target achieved as per plan. March April 2004 Local body
representatives and selected owners of IK including local healers 3
(a)No.
- Kuttichal (Thiruvananthapuram)
Target achieved as per plan. FebruaryMarch 2004 Local body
representatives and selected owners of IK including local healers
175 (b) No.of participants
- Kuttichal (Thiruvananthapuram)
Target achieved as per plan. FebruaryMarch 2004 Local body
representatives and selected owners of IK including local healers 3
(a)No. 28. Preparation and submission of final consolidated report
Target achieved as per plan. June2004
- Peringadavila (Thiruvananthapuram)
- Thannithodu (Pathanamthitta)
Target achieved as per plan. AprilMay 2004 Local body
representatives and selected owners of IK including local healers
125 (b) No.of participants
- Peringadavila (Thiruvananthapuram)
- Thannithodu (Pathanamthitta)
Target achieved as per plan. AprilMay 2004 Local body
representatives and selected owners of IK including local healers 3
(a)No.of participants 29. OBSERVATIONS / RESULTS DETAILS OF THE
CASE STUDIES RECORDED (DISEASE WISE) 350 166 184 12 35 32
Amboori345 198 147 22 30 32 Kuttichal 213 116 97 19 31 25
Perinkadavila 420 282 138 14 33 51 Vithura 423 369 54 3 33 37
Peringammala ThiruvananthapuramTOTAL COMBINATIO-NS SINGLE DRUG
OTHERS NO. OF NON SPECIFIC CASE STUDIES NO. OF SPECIFIC CASE
STUDIESNAME OF THE GRAMA PANCHAYAT NAME OF THE DISTRICT 30.
OBSERVATIONS / RESULTS DETAILS OF THE CASE STUDIES RECORDED
(DISEASE WISE) 245 95 150 25 25 40 Aryankavu420 122 298 33 37 43
Thrikkaruva 525 192 333 23 35 42 Thevalakkara 331 84 247 47 32 36
Pooyappalli 741 353 388 31 50 44 Sooranad North KollamTOTAL
COMBINATIONS SINGLE DRUGOTHERS NO. OF NON SPECIFIC CASE STUDIES NO.
OF SPECIFIC CASE STUDIESNAME OF THE GRAMA PANCHAYAT NAME OF THE
DISTRICT 31. OBSERVATIONS / RESULTS DETAILS OF THE CASE STUDIES
RECORDED (DISEASE WISE) 209 67 142 27 29 23 Mailapra556 181 375 19
39 34 Thannithodu 790 336 454 57 44 43 Konni 448 381 67 36 43 52
Ezhumattoor 581 205 376 7 21 19 Eraviperoor PathanamthittaTOTAL
COMBINATIONS SINGLE DRUGOTHERS NO. OF NON SPECIFIC CASE STUDIES NO.
OF SPECIFIC CASE STUDIESNAME OF THE GRAMA PANCHAYAT NAME OF THE
DISTRICT 32. Example ICASE STUDIES - PERINGAMMALA GRAMAPANCHAYATH
We have recorded case studies on the following 37 specific
diseases, 33 non-specificdiseases and 3 other conditions based on
423 (54 single formulations + 369 combinations)information gathered
on 287 medicinal plants. 1. Health promotive 2. Pre-natal care 3.
Post-natal care 1.Allergy 2.Blood purifier 3.Body pain 4.Burning
(chest region) 5.Burning (scalp) 6.Chest pain 7.Cholesterol 8.Cough
9.Dandruff 10. Dry cough 11. Fatigue 12. Gas trouble 13. Hair tonic
14. Head ache 1.Arthritis 2.Asthma 3.Blood cancer 4.Burns
5.Cataract 6.Centipede bite 7.Chicken pox 8.Chronic wounds
9.Conjunctivitis 10. Diabetes 11. Diarrhoea 12. Fever 13.
Filariasis 14. Goitre 15. Hypertension 16. Infant diarrhoea 17.
Insanity 18. Intestinal parasites 19. JaundiceOthers Non-specific
Specific 33. 15. Inflammation/ swelling 16.Insect bite 17.
Intestinal colic 18. Itching 19. Joint pain 20. Liver disorders 21.
Lumbago 22. Nail infection 23. Neurological disorders24. Otalgia
25. Respiratory disorders 26. Respiratory infection 27. Retention
of Urine(children) 28. Rhinitis 29. Skin diseases/
variousdermatological conditions 30. Sprain 31. Tooth ache 32.
Vomiting 33. Wound due to snakebite 20. Leucorrhoea 21. Measles22.
Migraine 23. Oral cancer 24. Psoriasis 25. Scabies 26. Scorpion
bite 27. Spider poison 28. Stomatitis 39. Stroke/
Cerebralhaemorrhage 30. Sinusitis 31. TB 32. Thyroid 33. Tineapedis
34. Tonsillitis 35. Traumatic affections 36. Ulcer/ Peptic ulcer
37.Vitiligo Others Non-specific Specific 34. Tropical Botanic
Garden and Research Institute DATA SHEET FOR ETHNO-MEDICO-BOTANICAL
SURVEY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS General Information : 1 Name of tribal
settlement and the adjoining forest area / place surveyed:
Kochuvila Peringammala Gramapanchayath 2. Date of Survey 3. Source:
a. Oral b. Documental record c. Historical importance / mode of
transmission of Indigenous Knowledge (IK).4. Botanical detailsa.
Scientific name: Example- Disclosed Undisclosed Disclosed Partially
disclosed 2003 12 17 Group Individual DrawingWriting Fabaceae
(Leguminosae)subfamily: Caesalpinioideae Family ssp. Linn. Auhtor
occidentalis Species Cassia Genus 35. b. Tribal/ local name Oolan
thakara c. Sanskrit name d. State of plant e. Habit f. Habitat Open
waste land g. Voucher specimen (i) Herbarium specimen (ii)
Photograph (Y/N): Semi cultivated Introduced Cultivated Wild
Climber Tree Shrub Herb - Herbarium deposit - Special collection if
any: - Name of collector - Date of collection- Place of collection
- Filed number 36. h. Distribution 5. Utility based categorization
of the plantOthers specify.Rare Common Others Toxic Narcotics Oil
Ornaments Mushrooms Timber Masticators Rituals Piscicide Pesticide
Medicinal Gums and resins Fumigation Fuel Fodder Fibre Edible
DyesConstruction Aromatic 37. Indigenous Knowledge 1. Part usedIn
combination(specify): 10 gm fresh leaves ofCassia occidentalis+ 5
gmAllium cepa 2. Collection/ HarvestingAny other: Thorn Gum Resin
Seed Fruit Flower Pollen Leaf Heart wood Stem bark Nectar Whole
plant Root bark Root No specific time No specific time Root, Leaf
Physical reaction if any (Allergic, Itching, boils, sneezing etc.)
Harvesting methods Time of day for collection Time of year for
collection Plant part e. d. c. b. a. 38. 3. Ingredients - Quantity
per month / year m. - Price l. - Buyer (direct / indirect) k. -
Seller (direct / indirect) j. - Place of collection i. - Attack of
pests/ insects (if any) h. - Storage method g.- By products (if
any) - Final price - Processing materials (name if any) - Need for
processing- Equipments (if any) Processing: f. Dried/ fresh Root 2.
Cassia occidentalis Fresh Bulb Allium cepaDried/ fresh Root 1.
Cassia occidentalis Part condition Part Name of the plant 39. 4.
Method of preparation 1.10 15gmdried/ fresh root ofCassia
occidentalis , prepared in the form of paste administered
internally along with 30 - 60 ml milk. 2.10 gm fresh leaves
ofCassia occidentalis+ 5 gmAllium cepain the form of pounded mass5.
Administration of Drug. 6. Indications 7. Alternate plants used if
the drug plant is not available (substitute)Sugar free diet
Restrictions prescribed (if any) g. Unique Status of use (Common,
Unique etc.) f. Animals Curative PromotiveON Plants Corrective
Humans Preventive Therapeutic effect e. Cows milk Vehicle used if
any d. Oral Mode of administrationc. Twice daily Time and
durationb. 10-15 gm paste Dosage a. Diabetes mellitus Modern
terminology c.Madhumeham Ayurvedic terminology b. Prameham Local
name of ailment a. 40. Consent form 41. Tropical Botanic Garden and
Research Institute DATA SHEET FOR ETHNO-MEDICO-BOTANICAL SURVEY OF
MEDICINAL PLANTS General Information : 1 Name of tribal settlement
and the adjoining forest area / place surveyed: Elanjium Kani
tribal settlement Peringanmala Gramapanchayath2. Date of Survey 3.
Source: a. Oral b. Documental record c. Historical importance /
mode of transmission of Indigenous Knowledge (IK).4. Botanical
detailsa. Scientific name: Example- undisclosed Undisclosed
Disclosed Partially disclosed 2003 12 26 Group Individual
DrawingWriting - Family Ssp. - Auhtor - Species - Genus 42. 4.
Method of preparation 1.Decoction 2. Medicated oil3. Pounded mass
5. Administration of Drug. 6. Indications 7. Alternate plants used
if the drug plant is not available (substitute)Restrictions
prescribed (if any) g. Unique Status of use (Common, Unique etc.)
f. Animals Curative PromotiveON Plants Corrective Humans Preventive
Therapeutic effect e. - Vehicle used if any d. - Mode of
administrationc. - Time and durationb. - Dosage a. Cancer,
Hypertension Modern terminology c.Arbudam, Rekthadi mardam
Ayurvedic terminology b. Arbumdam, Rektha sammardam Local name of
ailment a. 43. Consent form 44. Enumeration of Indigenous knowledge
Indigenous knowledge related to medicinal plants gathered from
Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Pathanamthitta districts are
enumerated Panchayat wise.Example-I (single drug)Botanical
name:Ocimum sanctumLinn . Family: Lamiaceae Habit: HerbVernacular
name:Krishnatulsi ( PML, VTR, KUT, AMB, PDL, SDN, PPL,TLK, TKR,
AYK, EPR, EMR, KNI, MPA, TND )* Parts used: Roots Method of
preparation:Paste form. Mode of administration: Oral Dosage: 5-10
g, twice daily Vehicle: Cows milk Indication: Spider poison (SDN,
TKR) During the survey we have collected 62 informations on Tulsi
as a single drug to treat 55 specific and nonspecific diseased
conditions from 15 Grama Panchayats.*PML-Peringammala, VTR-Vithura,
KUT-Kuttichal, AMB-Amboori, PDL-Peringadavila, SDN- Sooranadu
North, PPL-Pooyappalli, TLK-Thevalakkara, TKR-Trikkaruva,
AYK-Aryankavu, EPR-Eraviperoor, EMR-Ezhuhattoor, KNI-Konni,
MPA-Mailapra, TND-Thannithodu 45. Example-II combinations
Ingredients:Tulsi ( Ocimum sanctum ) LeavesKudukkamooli (
Aristolochia indica )- RootsKurumulaku ( Piper longum ) SeedJaggery
(Palm) Method of preparation: Decoction Mode of administration:
Oral Dosage: 30 ml, thrice daily Vehicle: ---- Indication: Fever
(EMR) Example-III combinations Ingredients:Tulsi ( Ocimum sanctum )
Leaves Kuzhimundan ( Orthosiphon glabratus ) Leaves Cheriyaulli (
Allium cepa ) Bulb Method of preparation: DecoctionMode of
administration: Oral Dosage: 60 ml, thrice daily Vehicle: ----
Indication: Chickenpox (AMB) In combination, we have collected 154
information on Tulasi for treating 62 specific and nonspecific
diseased conditions from 15 Grama Panchayats. 46.
- CONCLUSIONS / SUGGESTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
- To conserve / preserve / protect the IK, various awareness
programmes have to be designed and implemented among the people. It
is urgent, otherwise these knowledge will be wiped out gradually
due to the changing lifestyle and social set up of the people.
- Since scientific documentation of IK is a continuing programme,
a sectoral wise IK documentation wing should be established in the
respective R&D organization currently involved in the
documentation work.
- A Coordinating Centre may be established at TBGRI for
coordinating the documentation work and also for providing
guidelines for preparing new policies / legislations, programmes
etc to protect the IK of Kerala State.
- Digitalizing the IK is the need of the hour to save the same
from piracy. New policies / programmes may be formulated for the
preservation and protection of IK.
47.
- CONCLUSIONS / SUGGESTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
- Develop new programmes / models to integrate IK into the
planning process through effective participation of people at grass
root level.
- Develop new models / legislations for protecting IK
undersui-generissystem.
- Encourage and give priority to conduct scientific research on
IK for developing new technologies / new scientifically validated
herbal drugs / nutraceuticals / other plant based products like
cosmetics, functional food etc. This will help to generate
additional income at local / National and even at Global level and
further it will improve our health, food and economic
security.
- For patenting the new products arisingof IK based research
studies, a fast track policy may be evolved at Govt. level.
48. CONCLUSIONS / SUGGESTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS 9. Explore
the possibilities of identifying suitable funding agencies for the
implementation of IK related activities including documentation at
state level.10.During the survey we have come across interesting
informations such as preparation of Thulasi pillow, Thevalakkara
Puttu (a traditional / ethnic food item), several medicated oil for
external application, single / simple herbal formulations etc. As
an out come of the survey, can we think of a small scale / large
scale production centre for thulasi pillows having some therapeutic
effect like relieving stress / tension, ensure good sleep, remove
lice etc. as claimed by the people of Peringamala Panchayat. Can we
take up a popularization programme for production of traditional
food items like Thevalakkara puttu for relieving back ache as
claimed by the people of Thevalakkara. Can we go for preparing
single /simple herbal combinations for effective management of
primary health care. 11.Another notable factor recorded was the
keen interest shown by the people during the documentation work of
the IK. Majority of them believe that IK is very important and it
should be conserved / preserved and should be effectively utilized.
Therefore a separate budgetary provisions may be provided to the
Panchayats to enable them to implement IK related programmes. 49.
CONCLUSIONS / SUGGESTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS 12 .The local body
members also showed their keen interest and welcomed the
integration of IK into the planning process. This is to be
encouraged and supported. 13.Documentation of IK should be
undertaken at Panchayat level involving students, NGOs, Youth and
Nature Clubs. Necessary funds should be made available to them.
14.Whenever IK is utilized for a profitable / money generating
venture, the IPR of the original custodians should be respected and
there should be a just and equitable sharing of the benefit. 15.IK
is chiefly applied for problem solving and as such has sufficient
proven technical and scientific content. This should be expanded
and developed and applied at a larger scale by creating necessary
infrastructure and facilities. 50. Pittosporum
neelgherensis(Analivegom) Snake bite 51. Barringtonia
acutangula(Samudrakai) Sinusitis, Head ache 52. Hibiscus
rosa-sinensis ( Adukkuchemparuthi) Scalp & Hair cleaning (as
shampoo / medicated oil) 53. Lawsonia inermis (Mylanchi) Jaundice
54. Vitex nigundo (Karunochi) Lumbago, Nervous disorders 55.
Wrightia tinctoria (Dandapala) Skin diseases 56. Eclipta
alba(Kaithonni)Anaemia, Hair tonic 57. Zingiber zerumbet
(Kattuchanna) Insect bite / Insect repellent 58. Cycas circinalis
(Kalanga) Health promotive (edible) 59. Caesalpinia bonducella (
Kayatti) Intestinal colic / Hernia 60. Pellionia
heyneana(Chakklipplan) Snake bite / Immuno enhancer 61.
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