Journal of Traditional Medicine & Applications(JTMA)

KISS Deemed University, India

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• Research Article   
  Traditional Healing Wisdom: Exploring the Ethnomedicinal Knowledge of the Bondo Tribe
  Author(s): Sagarika Nayak*, Jhili Pradhan and Tapaswini Nayak
  
  This paper delves into the ethno-medical knowledge of the Bondo tribe, offering a comprehensive exploration of their traditional healing practices and the utilization of medicinal plants. The paper elucidates the Bondo belief system regarding diseases’ superficial and deep nature, influencing the choice of treatments. The unique form of surgery, such as intramuscular administration of paste, is discussed, differentiating Bondo’s practices from those of other tribes. The paper stresses the need for documenting all medicinal ingredients used by Bondo tribes and proposes measures for refining and propagating this knowledge. The goal is to improve healthcare practices, make medicines widely available, and in still a sense of responsibility for environmental conservation. A comprehensive review of existing literature on Bondo ethno medicine, tribal healthcare practices, and med.. Read More»
  

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