Syllabus

 UNIT I


- B.L.


Definition and scope of Ethnobotany Historical review and outline idea of archaeoethnobotany. Ethnoecology, Ethnomedicines, Ethnonarcotics. Ethnopharmacology, Ethnotaxonomy, Ethnocosmetics, Ethnolinguistics, Ethnoorthopaedics, Ethnopaediatrics


UNIT II


Preservation of Genetic diversity, plants used in various systems of medicines, Ayurvedic, Unani and Homoeopathic system. Allopathic systems. Plants used by villagers and tribal people, Role of ethnobotany in the development of Society.


UNIT III


Ethnobotanical importance of: Aconitum napellus, Allium cepa, Mentha arvensis, Allium sativum, Nux-vomica, Aloe vera,


Ocimum sanctum, Atropa belladona, Azadirchta indica, Piper nigrum, Butea monospora,


Pterocarpus marsupium, Eugenta aromatica, Terminalia arjuna, Euginea jambolana,


Terminalia bellerica, Hollarhena antidysentrica, Terminalia chebula, Withania somnifera,


Lawsonia inermis


UNIT IV


Plants in mythology, Taboos and Totems in relation to plants, folkore and folk tales, Wild life protection in tribal, plants domestication by the tribal, plants in similes and metaphors. Ethnobotanical importance of: Cassia fistula, Cannabis sativa, Ricinus communis, Emblica oficinalis, Santalum album


UNIT V


Detailed study of the common plants and their parts used in the treatment of following diseases:


Expulsion of worms, Skin diseases, Bronchial inflammation & Asthma Tuberculosis, Urino - genital problems, Amoebic dysentery Malaria, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Jaundice, Heart diseases, Piles, Leukoderma


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