Textbook of Ethnobotany
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Ethnobotany in the wider context denotes the entire realm of useful relationship between plants and man. The traditional communities the world over are treasure trove of accumulated knowledge and wisdom about the management and utilization of various plants and other materials around him. It is now well recognised that traditional wisdom and knowledge on the utilization of biological resources is of immense value to biodiversity planners and scientists in developing strategies in conservation, utilization and generation of wealth from the bioresources.
The present book “Text Book of Ethnobotany” contain 15 chapters covering different aspects on the ethnobotany. Major chapter included are: Ethnobotany : Aims, objectives and scope; Prominent Ethnic societies of India; Methods of Ethnobotanical studies; Food yielding plants of tribals; Tribals and Forests; Construction of Huts and houses; Forests degradation and devices adapted for conservation; Ethnomedicinal plants; Entertainment devices and aesthetics; cosmetics, Decoration and Adornment used by tribals; Tribal intoxicants and masticatories; songs, marriages, ceremonies and plants in tribal life; plants in tribal proverbs, Faith in religion and supernatural powers and miscellaneous aspects of plants usage in tribal life. The present book will serve not only as an excellent reference material but also as a practical guide for ethnobotanist, herbal healers, anthropologist, conservator, botanist, chemist, doctors, industrialist and students in the field of ethnobotany.
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| Author | P. C. Trivedi, N. Sharma |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 978-81-7132-655-6 |
| Language | English |
| Number Of Pages | xiv+378 |
| Publication Year | 2011 |
| Publisher | Pointer Publishers, Jaipur |