Some useful information on common herbs and animals from Bhopalpatnam region, Chhattisgarh,
Some useful information on common herbs and animals from Bhopalpatnam
region, Chhattisgarh,
India Research Note - Pankaj Oudhia © 2001,2002,2003 Pankaj Oudhia - All Rights Reserved
http://www.pankajoudhia.com/RA1.pdf
With the help of Shri B. Rao Godbole of Bhopalpatnam region, I conducted a detailed Ethnobotanical survey in surrounding areas to list out the local names of common herbs and animals. During this survey, I got many unique information about the practice of traditional healers, specific behaviour of animals, and about herbs. In first stage, we have collected information on over 90 herbs and animals. Few months after this survey, when the ground flora will change, we are planning for next stage of survey. We have found the mixture of Telugu, Marathi, Marari, Gondi, Muria, Halbi, Chhattisgarhi etc. languages and dialects in local names of herbs and animals. I have noted during my studies on flora, that in reference literatures, it is very hard to get the local names of herbs in the area surveyed. If any one has surveyed any area sincerely, he must be aware of its local names. This is bitter fact but I have found that most of new surveys coming are just a copy of early works and when we ask, the concerned researchers to tell the local names, they show ignorance. The local names change in every kilometer. But I personally feel that without local names any survey is incomplete. In present article, I am giving details of new information collect, in form of points. Local names of common herbs and animals in Bhopalpatnam region, Chhattisgarh, India. Hindi Names Scientific/English Names Local Names Safed Musli Chlorophytum sp. Tella Gadda Kali Musli Curculigo orchioides Phandi Gadda Satavar Asparagus racemosus Muslamma Gadda Keukand Costus speciosus Beske Gadda Arjun Terminalia arjuna Arra Meddi Chettu Tendu Diospyros sp. Toonki Chettu Pipal Ficus religiosa Rai Chettu Neem Azadirachta indica Yapa Chettu Doomar Ficus glomerata Adhi Chettu Babool Acacia nilotica Tumma Chettu Bel Aegle marmelos Marud Chettu Nimbu Citrus medica Neema Kaya Aam Magnifera Indica Mamdi Chettu Palash Butea monosperma Motka Chettu Sarpgandha Rauvolfia serpentina Patal Gardi Asgandh Withania somnifera Pilli Anga Hadjod Cissus quadrangularis Nalled Tiga Semal Bombax ceiba Burka Chettu Dhan Oryza sativa Vodlu Gahun Triticum sp. Godmal Charota Cassia tora Tagras Porka Fudhar Calotropis gigantea Jilled Chettu Patal Kumhda Pueraria tuberosa Nela Gummad Kaya Imli Tamarindus indica Chinta Chettu Charota Buchanania lanzan Morli Chettu Mahua Madhuca sp. Ippa Chettu Nagarmotha Cyperus rotundus Tung must Jangli Piaz Urginea indica Advi Uli gadda Chirchita Achyranthes aspera Drucchinke Vajradanti Barleria sp. Alpal Chettu Doob Cynodon dactylon Garka Gaddi Ashok Saraca asoca Ashokemanu Anar Punicaa granatum Danimm Chettu Aonla Phyllanthus emblica Usrik Chetty Harra Phyllanthus chebula karka Chetty Beeja Pterocarpus marsupium Agi Chetty Munga Moringa sp. Munge Chetty Termite Termite Sedal Gulab Rosa indica Gulaba Puvu Gobhi Brassica sp. Gobhi Kura Patta Gobhi Brassica sp.(Cabbage) Aku Gobhi Mooli Radish Mooli Gudda Papita Carica papaya Pupdup Chettu Sitaphal annona squamosa Sita Chettu Kathal Atrocarpus sp. Pundsa Chettu Kuchla Strychnos nux-vomica Isamushti Chettu Tikhur Curcuma angustifulia Tikhur Haldi Curcuma longa Paspu Ama Haldi Curcuma amada Mamedi Paspu Kali Haldi Curcuma caesia Malla Paspu Santra Orange Santar kaya Chana Cicer arietinum Changal Moongphali Arachis hyogaea Moongphalli kaya Urad Vigna mungo Minmool Moung Vigna radiata Pesal SuryaMukhi Helianthus annuus Podde Tirge Phool Mal kangni Celastrus paniculatus Maner Tiga Semal Dolichus lablab Chikud Kaya Karela Momordica charantia Kaker kaya Nariyal Cocus nucifera Khobber kaya Ram dataun Smilax zeylenica Jeerti Gunja Abrus precatorius Gurja Ittul Shahad Honey Tene Kaju Anacardium occidentole Kaju Angoor Vitis vinifera Draksha Bimbhora Termitarium Cheda Phutta Bhalu Bear Guddelagu Baichandi Dioscorea hispida Baichandi Kalmegh Andrographis paniculata Nelema Bhoolan Jadi Mati Marsedu Tiga Amarbel Cuscuta reflexa Indrajal Bans Bambusa sp. Bongu Gokhru Tribulus terrestris Pallekh Jangli Moong Phaseolus trilobus Advi Pesal Indrayan Citrullus colocynthis Advi Dondakaya Amaltas Cassia fistula Rela Chettu Nirgundi Vitex regundo Vaili Chettu Adusa Adhatoda vasica Adasar Chitrak Plumbago sp. Chitramulam Chettu Hiran Dear Duppi Jangli Suar Wild Boar Advi Pandi Chota Bhalu Burdi, Munnur Guddelagu Jangli Machhli Menis sp. Advi Algu Bandar Money -Red face Koti Money -Black face Kondamucchu Bagh Tiger Pechhapooli Sher Lion Singh Chita Leopard Chitta pooli Khargosh Rabbit Kundel Jangli Murga Wild Cock Advi Punju Mayor Peacock Numli Pittya Sarp Snake Pamu Jangli Batakh Wild Duck Bat Advi Jangli Bhaisa Bison Advi Barre 1) The natives informed that they have found the herbal tea prepared with the help of Sarphonk roots (Tephrosia purpurea) is a boon for the Asthma patients. This herb is common wasteland plant in almost all parts of Chhattisgarh. The educated natives claimed that it is promising alternative to common inhalers available in market. The roots are collected and boiled in water, after washing. After boiling, sugar, Tea leaves and milk are added and by routine method tea is prepared. The patients having the trouble of Asthma in winter season are suggested by the natives to take this tasty tea regularly during the season. In case of acute attack, it acts fastly and effectively. The use of Sarphonka roots as tea to treat Asthma is not reported in reference literatures. I am proud to write that the natives are not only aware of this use but also taking benefit from it. 2) The traditional healers informed that they use different animals and its parts very frequently like herbs in treatment of common troubles. opalpatnam region is surrounded by dense forests and full of wild flora and fauna. The healers take maximum advantage of these flora and fauna. 3) In general, the Ayurveda practitioners restrict the use of Imli (Tamarind) during the treatment through herbs. In Bhopalpatnam region, the healers pose no restriction on use of Imli. According to them, in many cases the use of Imli increases the effectiveness of many common herbs. 4) The herb collectors who visit the forest frequently, informed that a typical small Bhalu (small Bear locally known as Munnur or Burdi Guddelagu) is fond of eating Safed Musli (Chlorophytum sp.) Roots. The collectors informed me that it taste like roasted groundnut and as you are aware, that the common bear is fond of groundnut. For herb collectors, this Bear is a competitor because in Bear infested areas, it is very hard to find this valuable herb. They further informed me that June is a breeding month of this species and they have noted increased consumption of Musli by the species in this particular month. This observation indicates that it is more than the taste of groundnut that attracts the Bear to consume it. 5) Traditionally the natives, put the roots of Safed Musli and Satavar (Asparagus sp.) In hot ash and after roasting eat it as such. This is only the processing method they adopt. In reference literatures, this processing method is not described. Many researchers believe that roasting can destroy the medicinal properties of these herbs but the healers are not agreed with this hypothesis. 6) The consumption of alcoholic liquor prepared by indigenous methods is very common in this region. In general the healers, recommend the herbal formulations or mixture with Desi Daru (liquor). 7) The healers, like the healers of other parts of Chhattisgarh, always keep distance from the strangers because they are very cautious about the loss of their traditional medicinal knowledge. 8) The natives informed me that to keep the digestive system active, the deer (Hiran) eat special type of salty soil. The traditional healers aware of this fact, collect the soil from the specific locations and use it in different diseases. The poachers take advantage of this specific behaviour. They mix the lethal herbal extracts in soil and when dear visit to this place, due to extracts, they lose their lives. The poachers easily capture these dear. 9) The survey confirmed the natural occurrence of Sal Khapri (Advi Algu; Manis sp.) In Bhopalpatnam region, Also confirmed that the healers are using its meat and scale as medicine in treatment of many common diseases. But as it is not used very frequently, there is no threat on its natural population. 10) Shri Godbole requested me to introduce his family members to the world community through my article at Botanical.com. I accepted it. His wife's name is Mrs. Vimalka Karm. He is a father of two son Subodh Rao (14 years) and Bhavik (9 years). His whole family is dedicated for herbs. They have planted common herbs in the home garden. Shri Subodhrao is taking keen interest in father's work. Shri Godbole is happy to see that his traditional knowledge will help the natives upto long time through his son. His wife and two sons place active role in processing of herbs. Thank you very much for reading the article.
India Research Note - Pankaj Oudhia © 2001,2002,2003 Pankaj Oudhia - All Rights Reserved
http://www.pankajoudhia.com/RA1.pdf
With the help of Shri B. Rao Godbole of Bhopalpatnam region, I conducted a detailed Ethnobotanical survey in surrounding areas to list out the local names of common herbs and animals. During this survey, I got many unique information about the practice of traditional healers, specific behaviour of animals, and about herbs. In first stage, we have collected information on over 90 herbs and animals. Few months after this survey, when the ground flora will change, we are planning for next stage of survey. We have found the mixture of Telugu, Marathi, Marari, Gondi, Muria, Halbi, Chhattisgarhi etc. languages and dialects in local names of herbs and animals. I have noted during my studies on flora, that in reference literatures, it is very hard to get the local names of herbs in the area surveyed. If any one has surveyed any area sincerely, he must be aware of its local names. This is bitter fact but I have found that most of new surveys coming are just a copy of early works and when we ask, the concerned researchers to tell the local names, they show ignorance. The local names change in every kilometer. But I personally feel that without local names any survey is incomplete. In present article, I am giving details of new information collect, in form of points. Local names of common herbs and animals in Bhopalpatnam region, Chhattisgarh, India. Hindi Names Scientific/English Names Local Names Safed Musli Chlorophytum sp. Tella Gadda Kali Musli Curculigo orchioides Phandi Gadda Satavar Asparagus racemosus Muslamma Gadda Keukand Costus speciosus Beske Gadda Arjun Terminalia arjuna Arra Meddi Chettu Tendu Diospyros sp. Toonki Chettu Pipal Ficus religiosa Rai Chettu Neem Azadirachta indica Yapa Chettu Doomar Ficus glomerata Adhi Chettu Babool Acacia nilotica Tumma Chettu Bel Aegle marmelos Marud Chettu Nimbu Citrus medica Neema Kaya Aam Magnifera Indica Mamdi Chettu Palash Butea monosperma Motka Chettu Sarpgandha Rauvolfia serpentina Patal Gardi Asgandh Withania somnifera Pilli Anga Hadjod Cissus quadrangularis Nalled Tiga Semal Bombax ceiba Burka Chettu Dhan Oryza sativa Vodlu Gahun Triticum sp. Godmal Charota Cassia tora Tagras Porka Fudhar Calotropis gigantea Jilled Chettu Patal Kumhda Pueraria tuberosa Nela Gummad Kaya Imli Tamarindus indica Chinta Chettu Charota Buchanania lanzan Morli Chettu Mahua Madhuca sp. Ippa Chettu Nagarmotha Cyperus rotundus Tung must Jangli Piaz Urginea indica Advi Uli gadda Chirchita Achyranthes aspera Drucchinke Vajradanti Barleria sp. Alpal Chettu Doob Cynodon dactylon Garka Gaddi Ashok Saraca asoca Ashokemanu Anar Punicaa granatum Danimm Chettu Aonla Phyllanthus emblica Usrik Chetty Harra Phyllanthus chebula karka Chetty Beeja Pterocarpus marsupium Agi Chetty Munga Moringa sp. Munge Chetty Termite Termite Sedal Gulab Rosa indica Gulaba Puvu Gobhi Brassica sp. Gobhi Kura Patta Gobhi Brassica sp.(Cabbage) Aku Gobhi Mooli Radish Mooli Gudda Papita Carica papaya Pupdup Chettu Sitaphal annona squamosa Sita Chettu Kathal Atrocarpus sp. Pundsa Chettu Kuchla Strychnos nux-vomica Isamushti Chettu Tikhur Curcuma angustifulia Tikhur Haldi Curcuma longa Paspu Ama Haldi Curcuma amada Mamedi Paspu Kali Haldi Curcuma caesia Malla Paspu Santra Orange Santar kaya Chana Cicer arietinum Changal Moongphali Arachis hyogaea Moongphalli kaya Urad Vigna mungo Minmool Moung Vigna radiata Pesal SuryaMukhi Helianthus annuus Podde Tirge Phool Mal kangni Celastrus paniculatus Maner Tiga Semal Dolichus lablab Chikud Kaya Karela Momordica charantia Kaker kaya Nariyal Cocus nucifera Khobber kaya Ram dataun Smilax zeylenica Jeerti Gunja Abrus precatorius Gurja Ittul Shahad Honey Tene Kaju Anacardium occidentole Kaju Angoor Vitis vinifera Draksha Bimbhora Termitarium Cheda Phutta Bhalu Bear Guddelagu Baichandi Dioscorea hispida Baichandi Kalmegh Andrographis paniculata Nelema Bhoolan Jadi Mati Marsedu Tiga Amarbel Cuscuta reflexa Indrajal Bans Bambusa sp. Bongu Gokhru Tribulus terrestris Pallekh Jangli Moong Phaseolus trilobus Advi Pesal Indrayan Citrullus colocynthis Advi Dondakaya Amaltas Cassia fistula Rela Chettu Nirgundi Vitex regundo Vaili Chettu Adusa Adhatoda vasica Adasar Chitrak Plumbago sp. Chitramulam Chettu Hiran Dear Duppi Jangli Suar Wild Boar Advi Pandi Chota Bhalu Burdi, Munnur Guddelagu Jangli Machhli Menis sp. Advi Algu Bandar Money -Red face Koti Money -Black face Kondamucchu Bagh Tiger Pechhapooli Sher Lion Singh Chita Leopard Chitta pooli Khargosh Rabbit Kundel Jangli Murga Wild Cock Advi Punju Mayor Peacock Numli Pittya Sarp Snake Pamu Jangli Batakh Wild Duck Bat Advi Jangli Bhaisa Bison Advi Barre 1) The natives informed that they have found the herbal tea prepared with the help of Sarphonk roots (Tephrosia purpurea) is a boon for the Asthma patients. This herb is common wasteland plant in almost all parts of Chhattisgarh. The educated natives claimed that it is promising alternative to common inhalers available in market. The roots are collected and boiled in water, after washing. After boiling, sugar, Tea leaves and milk are added and by routine method tea is prepared. The patients having the trouble of Asthma in winter season are suggested by the natives to take this tasty tea regularly during the season. In case of acute attack, it acts fastly and effectively. The use of Sarphonka roots as tea to treat Asthma is not reported in reference literatures. I am proud to write that the natives are not only aware of this use but also taking benefit from it. 2) The traditional healers informed that they use different animals and its parts very frequently like herbs in treatment of common troubles. opalpatnam region is surrounded by dense forests and full of wild flora and fauna. The healers take maximum advantage of these flora and fauna. 3) In general, the Ayurveda practitioners restrict the use of Imli (Tamarind) during the treatment through herbs. In Bhopalpatnam region, the healers pose no restriction on use of Imli. According to them, in many cases the use of Imli increases the effectiveness of many common herbs. 4) The herb collectors who visit the forest frequently, informed that a typical small Bhalu (small Bear locally known as Munnur or Burdi Guddelagu) is fond of eating Safed Musli (Chlorophytum sp.) Roots. The collectors informed me that it taste like roasted groundnut and as you are aware, that the common bear is fond of groundnut. For herb collectors, this Bear is a competitor because in Bear infested areas, it is very hard to find this valuable herb. They further informed me that June is a breeding month of this species and they have noted increased consumption of Musli by the species in this particular month. This observation indicates that it is more than the taste of groundnut that attracts the Bear to consume it. 5) Traditionally the natives, put the roots of Safed Musli and Satavar (Asparagus sp.) In hot ash and after roasting eat it as such. This is only the processing method they adopt. In reference literatures, this processing method is not described. Many researchers believe that roasting can destroy the medicinal properties of these herbs but the healers are not agreed with this hypothesis. 6) The consumption of alcoholic liquor prepared by indigenous methods is very common in this region. In general the healers, recommend the herbal formulations or mixture with Desi Daru (liquor). 7) The healers, like the healers of other parts of Chhattisgarh, always keep distance from the strangers because they are very cautious about the loss of their traditional medicinal knowledge. 8) The natives informed me that to keep the digestive system active, the deer (Hiran) eat special type of salty soil. The traditional healers aware of this fact, collect the soil from the specific locations and use it in different diseases. The poachers take advantage of this specific behaviour. They mix the lethal herbal extracts in soil and when dear visit to this place, due to extracts, they lose their lives. The poachers easily capture these dear. 9) The survey confirmed the natural occurrence of Sal Khapri (Advi Algu; Manis sp.) In Bhopalpatnam region, Also confirmed that the healers are using its meat and scale as medicine in treatment of many common diseases. But as it is not used very frequently, there is no threat on its natural population. 10) Shri Godbole requested me to introduce his family members to the world community through my article at Botanical.com. I accepted it. His wife's name is Mrs. Vimalka Karm. He is a father of two son Subodh Rao (14 years) and Bhavik (9 years). His whole family is dedicated for herbs. They have planted common herbs in the home garden. Shri Subodhrao is taking keen interest in father's work. Shri Godbole is happy to see that his traditional knowledge will help the natives upto long time through his son. His wife and two sons place active role in processing of herbs. Thank you very much for reading the article.
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