IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Abinash Chhettri; Mayukh Bhattacharya; Rujas Yonle

Volume : VII, Issue : XII, December - 2018

REVIEW ON THERAPEUTICALLY USED ANIMALS AMONG DIFFERENT TRIBES AND COMMUNITIES OF NAGALAND

Abinash Chhettri, Mayukh Bhattacharya, Rujas Yonle

Abstract :

Since ancient times, different tribes and ethnic communities of India uses different animals traditionally to treat various ailments and diseases. Since the decades, various documentations on the ethno–botany had been done but compact data on zoo–therapeutically usage of animals is not sufficient. This review aims to view traditional usage of animals and animal–derived products in different tribes and communities in context of Nagaland. Since the ages of Charak Samhita, usage of animal products is common in India. Due to the oad geographical distribution, variation in climatic conditions and historical background of different castes and communities, India is till now considered as the realm of ethno–biology and ethno medicine. Zoo–therapeutic knowledge is centric to domestic animals mostly but some protected species like peacock are sometimes considered as zoo–therapeutic resource.