scholarly journals Medico-ethnobiology in Rai Community: A Case Study from Baikunthe Village Development Committee, Bhojpur, Eastern Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabina Rai ◽  
N.B. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Medicinal Animals ◽  
Development Committee ◽  
Village Development Committee

This paper tried to explore the uses of medicinal animals and plants for the treatment of different diseases in the Rai community of Baikunthe VDC, Bhojpur, Nepal. About 87 plant species belonging to 55 families were used in treating 65 types of diseases while 27 different animal species belonging to 23 families were used in healing 28 ailments. The community is rich in traditional medicinal knowledge and has been using several plants and animal species for healing ailments in their day to day life. Finally, to protect their knowledge, awareness dissemination and further documentation has become vital.Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 2015, 20(1): 127-132

scholarly journals Ethnomedicinal Knowledge of Kisan Community - A Case Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 16-23
Author(s):  
Manisha KC ◽  
Nanda Bahadur Singh
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Common Cold ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Traditional Practices ◽  
Medicinal Purpose ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Key Informants ◽  
Ethnomedicinal Knowledge

In the context of depleting indigenous knowledge and their values in the Kisan Community, they seem unaware of their culturally rich traditional practices of using animals and plants for medicinal purpose. It has been essential to document those knowledge of practices for future references. The paper tried to explore and document those knowledge and practices by the Kisan community of Mechinagar 9 and 11 of Jhapa, Nepal. For this purpose, the data were collected through interviews with key informants including conjurer (Dhami/Jhakri), elders of the society and also focal group discussions with the local people. Analysis of the data has shown that 29 animal species belonging to 24 families are used to treat 29 ailments and 57 plant species belonging to 37 families are used for treating 39 different ailments. The commonly treated ailments were common cold, cuts, wounds, diarrhoea, dysentery, etc.

scholarly journals Ethno-medicinal Uses of Animals and Plants among the Migratory Tangbetons of Pokhara, Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 145-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranju Paudyal ◽  
N.B. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Medicinal Animal ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Medicinal Animals ◽  
Key Informant Interview

This paper attempts to study various uses of medicinal animals and plants among the migratory Tangbetons of Nepal who were migrated to Pokhara Sub-Metro Politian City from Tangbe Village in Mustang district. Direct observation, questionnaire survey and key informant interview were conducted during the study period. Information about the medicinal plants and animals were given mainly by the Amchi and their information was taken from the elder persons. Finally, this paper recorded 17 medicinal animal species and 60 widely used medicinal plant species for the treatment of various diseases.Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 2014, 19(1): 145-149

scholarly journals An Ethnobiological Study of the Tamang People

Our Nature ◽  
1970 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ganesh Tamang
Keyword(s):  
Animal Species ◽  
Tinospora Cordifolia ◽  
Acorus Calamus ◽  
Terminalia Chebula ◽  
Medicinal Purpose ◽  
Stem Extract ◽  
Development Committee ◽  
Village Development Committee ◽  
Animal Names ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Tamangs are one of the major ethnic groups of Nepal. Ethnobiological investigation of Tamang people of Gorsyang Village Development Committee of Nuwakot district was carried out. Information was documented from structured questionnaire and interviews with local people. They were found to have rich indigenous knowledge. They use different 12 animal names as calendar. A total of 11 animal species and 44 plant species were found to be used in medicinal purpose. Viscera of Hystrix brachyura, pancreas of fish and flesh of Rana tigrinai were found using in the treatment of asthma, jaundice and pneumonia. The fur of Lepus nigricollis is used to stop bleeding. Acorus calamus, Centilla asiatica and Terminalia chebula are the important medicinal plants, which they use to control throat, urine and gastric problems. The stem extract of Tinospora cordifolia is used in menstruation problems. Keywords: Ethnobiology, Tamang peopledoi:10.3126/on.v1i1.303Our Nature (2003) 1: 37-41

scholarly journals Agriculture and emigration: A case study of Manapang Village, Tanahun, Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 48-56
Author(s):  
Uttam Khanal ◽  
R. C. Khanal ◽  
P. P. Regmi
Keyword(s):  
Household Income ◽  
Marginal Value ◽  
Farm Work ◽  
Average Share ◽  
Development Committee ◽  
Village Development Committee ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

A study was undertaken to assess the relationship between agriculture and emigration in Manapang Village Development Committee (VDC) of Tanahun District, Nepal. A total of 120 randomly sampled households were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Results showed that the average land holding size, irrigated land holding size, livestock holding, income from agriculture, and investment of household income in agriculture were found to be higher in non-migrating households than in migrating households, whereas total household income was higher in migrating households than in non-migrating ones. The marginal value productivity of labor was lower for major crops than that of average wage rate from non-farm work. The size of abandoned land was higher in migrating than non-migrating households. The average share of remittances in household income was 62.50 % in migrating household. Higher share of the remittances was used for consumption purposes, but only 5 % was used in agriculture. Findings revealed that although emigration has a positive effect on the overall economy in the rural households, however, agricultural productivity is suffered.

scholarly journals Park-people interaction - Its impact on livelihood and adaptive measures: A case study of Shivapur VDC, Bardiya District, Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 167-180
Author(s):  
Narayan Prasad Paudyal
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
National Park ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Local People ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Mutual Understanding ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Development Committee ◽  
Village Development Committee

This paper deals with the concept of theoretical and conceptual framework in a research with park-people interaction of Bardiya National Park (BNP) with specific reference to Shivapur Village Development Committee (VDC) of Bardiya district. The local people enter the park illegally and exploit the park resources like fodder, firewood, thatch, etc. They also try to kill wildlife either for food as traditional profession or for money. They frequently encounter with wildlife and get injured; sometimes they are killed. Similarly, wildlife cross the park boundary and destroy the crops and kill the livestock. Villagers also get their shelters and sheds damaged by them. BNP, therefore, has introduced various programmes to keep the conservation intact without disturbing the livelihood of Buffer Zone people. Several efforts, such as construction of Trench, Machan etc. have been made to address the issues associated with park people conflicts. In addition, endowment funds, such as Rahat Kosh, Apatkalin Kosh and Chetipurti Kosh have been established to provide and compensate to the human casualty and property (mainly building) damage.The Park-People interaction is the reality and the need is felt from both sides. Despite ups (harmony) and downs (conflicts) and despite differential use of resources by localities, the interface continues and is likely to continue so long as both these entities exist there. The need is to realize each-others limitations and strengthen their mutual understanding and the benefits.The Geographical Journal of Nepal Vol. 10: 167-180, 2017

scholarly journals Biodiversity in Agroforestry Systems: A Case Study in Homegardens of Gulmi and Palpa Districts, Western Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-96
Author(s):  
Chandra P. Pokhrel ◽  
Arbindra Timilsina ◽  
Rajib Khanal ◽  
Kazuo Ando ◽  
Ram Kailash P. Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Species Richness ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Middle Layer ◽  
Plant Species Richness ◽  
Agroforestry Systems ◽  
Development Committee ◽  
Average Size

Homegardens are important part of an agroecosystem, which has long been practiced in Nepalese farming systems but poorly studied. This study identified the diversity of plant species of 73 homegardens of Hastichaur Village Development Committee (VDC), Gulmi district and 43 homegardens of Siddheshwor VDC, Palpa district. A total of 110 different plant species were recorded within three layers i.e. top layer (3-15m), middle layer (1-3 m) and ground layer (up to 1m). Species richness in the Hastichaur was higher (90) than Siddheshwor (73) VDC; in contrast species evenness was higher in Siddheshwor than Hastichaur. The bigger sized homegardens (average size was 250 m²) belong to Brahmin and Chhetri and recorded the highest plant species diversity (1.791) and species richness (90). In contrast, smaller sized homegardens (average size was 80 m²) belong to Dalit community and recorded the lowest diversity (1.696) and species richness (60) of the plants. The presence of the vegetable species, Zingiber officinale and Capsicum annuum was highest (95%) in Siddheswor VDC and annuum (85%) was highest in Hastichaur VDC. The presence of medicinal plants was very low in both VDCs. The trend of plant species richness showed was as Brahmin/Chettri > Magar > Kumal > Dalit in Hastichaur and as Brahmin/Chettri > Kumal > Magar > Dalit in Siddheshwor VDCs.Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 2015, 20(1): 87-96

scholarly journals Medico-ethnobotany of Magar Community in Salija VDC of Parbat District, Central Nepal

Our Nature ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 176-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shubhechchha Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Home Remedy ◽  
The Past ◽  
Central Nepal ◽  
Medicinal Use ◽  
Development Committee ◽  
Village Development Committee ◽  
The One

This paper documents the ethno-medicinal use of plant species among the Magar community of Salija Village Development Committee from Parbat District in the central mid-hills of Nepal. The study recorded the use of 75 species of medicinal plants belonging to 46 families and 72 genera for the treatment of 39 different ailments. The most frequently treated illness were gastrointestinal ailments followed by dermatological infection and skeleto-muscular problem. Local healers and the knowledgeable groups were the one who mostly make use of medicinal plant species. The traditional home remedy is less practiced compared to the past years, and also lacks the sharing of knowledge among the practitioners. Documenting such herbal folklore knowledge is useful for further pharmaceutical research.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/on.v10i1.7780

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