हमारा पारम्परिक चिकित्सकीय ज्ञान: Pankaj Oudhia's Blog on Traditional Medicinal Knowledge

Sahadevi (Vernonia cinerea) and Kajroti (Clitoria ternetea) as medicinal herb in Chhattisgarh, India : Natural Occurrence, Traditional Medicinal Knowledge and Trade  http://www.pankajoudhia.com/RA1.pdf Research Note - Pankaj Oudhia © 2001,2002,2003 Pankaj Oudhia - All Rights Reserved  Although Sahadevi is under cultivation in many parts of India but in Chhattisgarh fortunately it occur as wasteland herb. Many reputed pharmaceutical companies of India are cultivating this herb in their own fields in order to fulfill their requirement to manufacture the drugs. This is really surprising that very few traditional healers of Chhattisgarh are aware of its occurrence in Chhattisgarh and I have noted that only fifteen healers are aware of its medicinal uses and they are practicing or using this herb in their routine treatment. By Agricultural scientists, Sahadevi is considered as harmful weed and through their extensive research, they are recommending many agrochemicals to eradicate th

Traditional Medicinal Knowledge about common herbs used in treatment of Dast (Diarrhoea) in Chhattisgarh, India  http://www.pankajoudhia.com/RA1.pdf Research Note - Pankaj Oudhia © 2001,2002,2003 Pankaj Oudhia - All Rights Reserved Among natives, the use of sonth saunf shakkar is very common as remedy for the treatment of diarrhoea. Since childhood, we are using this combination. Sonth is dried ginger, Saunf-fenel and Shakkar is sugar. The natives mix it in equal proportion and prepare a powder. This powder is used as home remedy in case of diarrhoea. The patients are advised to take only a pinch of this mixture. Only one dose is given and in most of the cases, there is no need of second or third dose. If symptoms still persist, the natives consult the traditional healers for treatment. Although this mixture is very common and popular in Chhattisgarh but in reference literatures, this combination is not described. Since generations, the natives are using this mixture. Another p

Traditional Medicinal Knowledge about common herbs used in treatment of gynaecological disorders in Chhattisgarh, India  http://www.pankajoudhia.com/RA1.pdf Research Note - Pankaj Oudhia © 2001,2002,2003 Pankaj Oudhia - All Rights Reserved  In case of menorrhagia, the natives of Chhattisgarh use different soils for treatment. In general, the soil collected near to Chana (Chickpea) crop is used. After collection, soil is kept in pot filled with water and patients are advised to drink the filtrate twenty four hours after dipping. The soil nearer to Chana plant is taken. Organically grown Chana crop is preferred as presence of agrochemicals in soil can cause harmful effects. The soil is collected early morning and the natives prefer to collect the soil when crop is at vegetative stage. According to the natives, this filtrate is useful both for patients and normal person. In Chhattisgarh, Chana is cultivated as rabi (winter) season crop after harvesting of paddy (Oryza sativa). Hea

Traditional Medicinal Knowledge about common herbs suitable for home gardens in Chhattisgarh, India  http://www.pankajoudhia.com/RA1.pdf Research Note - Pankaj Oudhia © 2001,2002,2003 Pankaj Oudhia - All Rights Reserved In ancient literatures related to different systems of medicine, it is clearly mentioned that any patient can be treated only with the herbs of his surroundings and there is no need to go far in search of herbs. The herbs planted at home gardens play an important role. The traditional healers and natives of Chhattisgarh have rich traditional knowledge about common herbs suitable for plantation in home gardens. They never give preference to exotic herbs and warn the natives, fond of exotic beautiful ornamental plants to be prepare for mental and physical health problems. In general, the healers prefer the herbs having multiple uses for home gardens. According to them, they have gained the knowledge about selection of suitable herbs from their forefathers and sinc

Traditional Medicinal Knowledge about common herbs suitable for home gardens in Chhattisgarh, India  http://www.pankajoudhia.com/RA1.pdf Research Note - Pankaj Oudhia © 2001,2002,2003 Pankaj Oudhia - All Rights Reserved In ancient literatures related to different systems of medicine, it is clearly mentioned that any patient can be treated only with the herbs of his surroundings and there is no need to go far in search of herbs. The herbs planted at home gardens play an important role. The traditional healers and natives of Chhattisgarh have rich traditional knowledge about common herbs suitable for plantation in home gardens. They never give preference to exotic herbs and warn the natives, fond of exotic beautiful ornamental plants to be prepare for mental and physical health problems. In general, the healers prefer the herbs having multiple uses for home gardens. According to them, they have gained the knowledge about selection of suitable herbs from their forefathers and sinc

Interactions with the herb growers and traditional healers of Chhattisgarh, India associated with useful medicinal herb Asgandh (Withania somnifera)  http://www.pankajoudhia.com/RA1.pdf Research Note - Pankaj Oudhia © 2001,2002,2003 Pankaj Oudhia - All Rights Reserved  Although it was not reported by early workers but in different parts of Chhattisgarh, Asgandh grows naturally. The interactions with forest officer at Marwahi, natives of Doomar Village and healers of Gandai region confirmed the natural occurrence of Asgandh in Chhattisgarh. According to them, the occurrence is rare and in isolated patches and fortunately, the traders are not aware of its natural occurrence. During my Ethnobotanical surveys in different parts of Chhattisgarh, I have not seen naturally growing Asgandh herb. The traditional healers are also aware of its natural occurrence, and they prefer native herb for their treatment as compared to herb purchased from local herb shops. In areas where the natural