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INCORPORATING IK INTO KERLA’S TENTH
FIVE YEAR PLAN
-A CASE STUDY
PROF. G. M. NAIR, DIRECTOR
Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute
Pacha-Palode, Thiruvananthapuram
695562, Kerala, India
www.tbgri.org
[email protected]
GENESIS OF THE PROGRAMME
• ORGANISED A PRE-WORKSHOP BRAIN STORMING SESSION ON
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE STRATEGIES FOR KERALA,
AT GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF HON’BLE CHIEF
MINISTER OF KERALA SRI A. K. ANTONY , ON
20TH SEPTEMBER 2002 THROUGH ASSISTANCE FROM
WORLD BANK IK GROUP
• SENIOR BUREAUCRATS OF GOVERNMENT
OF KERALA, HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS, PLANNERS,
SENIOR SCIENTISTS, REPRESENTATIVES FROM WORLD
BANK IK GROUP AND DELEGATES FROM KENYA,
UGANDA AND ETHIOPIA PARTICIPATED.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BRAIN STORMING SESSION
1.
IDENTIFY A NODAL AGENCY FOR ADVISING THE
GOVERNMENT, FOR IMPLEMENTING IK PROGRAMMES
2.
PREPARE AN INVENTORY OF IK FROM DIFFERENT
SECTIONS OF THE COMMUNITIES
3.
PRIORITISE IK FOR SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM
PROJECT PROPOSALS
4.
EAR MARK A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF BUDGETARY
PROVISION FROM CONCERNED DEPARTMENTAL
ALLOCATIONS FOR IK RELATED ACTIVITIES
5.
SUBMIT TO THE GOVERNMENT OF KERALA AND THE
KERALA STATE PLANNING BOARD, CONCRETE
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF IK
RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE 10TH PLAN
FOLLOW UP PROGRAMME
• ORGANISED A WORKSHOP ON “INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE
STRATEGIES FOR KERALA” FROM 7-9 OCTOBER 2002, AT
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, WITH THE SUPPORT OF IK
PROGRAMME, WORLD BANK, WASHINGTON DC.
• WORKSHOP WAS INAUGURATED BY HON’BLE CHIEF MINISTER OF
KERALA STATE, SRI A. K. ANTONY
• SRI V. RAMACHANDRAN, VICE-CHAIRMAN, KERALA STATE PLANNING
BOARD DELIVERED THE KEY-NOTE ADDRESS
• SRI S. M. VIJAYANAND, SECRETARY, PLANNING AND ECONOMIC
AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF KERALA WAS ALSO PRESENT ON
THE OCCASION
•ATTENDED BY ABOUT 120 INVITEES, WHO ARE EXPERTS IN THEIR
RESPECTIVE AREAS. PLANNERS, BUREAUCRATS,
SCIENTISTS, ACADEMICIANS, FARMERS, MEDIA-PERSONS,
TECHNOLOGISTS, TRIBALS AND TRADITIONAL MEDICAL
PRACTITIONERS.
FOLK DANCE
TRADITIONAL FIRE DANCE
OBJECTIVE
•THE WORKSHOP WAS ORGANISED WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOP
CONCRETE IK BASED PROPOSALS FOR SUBMISSION
TO THE KERALA STATE PLANNING BOARD, SO
THAT THESE PROPOSALS COULD BE
INCORPORATED INTO THE 10TH FIVE YEAR PLAN.
OUTCOME
SPECIFIC SHORT-TERM AND LONG–TERM PROPOSALS,
SUBMITTED AFTER DISCUSSION AND DEBATE BY VARIOUS
GROUPS AND PANELS DURING THE WORKSHOP, WERE
SUBMITTED TO THE GOVERNMENT OF KERALA.
Diversity of Indigenous Knowledge (IK)
TOPICS DISCUSSED
IK in
Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization
Agriculture
Health care
Animal husbandry
Fisheries
Art & Culture
Architecture
Rural technology etc.
ACTION
INTEGRATING WITH 10TH FIVE YEAR PLAN, KERALA STATE
PLANNING BOARD SANCTIONED A PROJECT ON
PROMOTION OF TRADITIONAL TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
VIDE ORDER NO. A1-7033/03/SPB. DATED 23/10/2003 AT A
TOTAL COST OF RUPEES 30 LAKHS, DURING THE YEAR 2003
AND 2004
FACILITATING INSTITUTIONS IN KERALA
1.
TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN AND RESEARCH
INSTITUTE, PALODE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.
2.
KERALA FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THRISSUR
3.
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, THRISSUR
4.
CENTRE FOR WATER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
AND MANAGEMENT (CWRDM), KOZHIKODE
5.
KIRTADS, KOZHIKODE
6.
AHADS, PALAKKAD
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE
“ Indigenous
Knowledge (IK) is a community based functional
knowledge system developed, preserved and refined by generations
of people through continuous interaction, observation and
experimentation with their surrounding environment. It is a dynamic
system, ever-changing,adapting and adjusting to the local situations
and has close links with the culture, civilization and religious practices
of the communities. IK covers all spheres of human activity such as art,
literature, health, education, agriculture, environment etc.”
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE
Real observers/ protectors/ beneficiaries of Biodiversity is
Indigenous/ local communities. Indigenous knowledge on
biodiversity is the asset of the country which ensures the
food, health and economic security of the nation.
IK related to traditional medicine in India
Source
Classical Health
Tradition (CHT)
• Vedic / classical texts and treatise like
Rigveda, Atharvaveda, Charakasamhita
(Text on ancient Indian Medicine)
Susrutha samhita (Text on ancient Indian
surgery ),Ashtangahridaya ((Text on ancient
Indian medicine & surgery) &other numerous
related text books in both sanskrit and
regional languages
Oral Health
Tradition (OHT)
• Traditionally trained folk healers/ village physicians
• Not traditionally trained but experienced in certain
health practices (eg.Dai,bonesetters,specialists in
treating poisons, jaundice, mental disorders)
• Aged people or different ethnic communities
including women treating the patients based on the
knowledge acquired from their predecessors.
• Individuals who acquired(educated group) certain
knowledge from their predecessors.
• Tribal- tribal communities/ physicians/ aged
individuals.
PRECISE OBJECTIVES
1. Survey, collection, inventory and documentation of tribal / local /
folk medicines of the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam
and Pathanamthitta.
2. Recording of traditional use and knowledge system on the local
flora.
3. Study, analysis and organisation of the data and preparation of
computerised database.
4. Preparation of report on the indigenous / traditional use of
medicinal plants.
METHODOLOGY
TRAINING / AWARENESS ON DOCUMENTATION OF IK (INSTITUTE LEVEL)
TRAINING/ AWARENESS ON IK DOCUMENTATION (PANCHAYATH LEVEL)
RAPPORT ESTABLISHMENT WITH LOCAL BODY MEMBERS AND OWNERS OF IK
TEAM BUILDING AND VISION DEVELOPMENT
ENTRY TO PANCHAYATH
INTERVIEW / MEETING WITH INDIVIDUALS/ IK HOLDERS
IK DOCUMENTATION
DATA POOLING AND ANALYSIS
PREPARATION OF DATABASE
SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Documentation of Indigenous Knowledge (IK)
LOCATION OF THE STUDY AREA
The study area is in the Southern Zone of Kerala, comprising
the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Pathanamthitta
Name of district
Name of Gramapanchayath
selected for study
1. Thiruvananthapuram
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Peringammala
Vithura
Perinkadavila
Kuttichal
Amboori
2. Kollam
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Sooranad North
Pooyappalli
Thevalakkara
Thrikkaruva
Aryankavu
3. Pathanamthitta
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Eraviperoor
Ezhumattoor
Konni
Thannithodu
Mailapra
CONTACT PROGRAMME AT INSTITUTE LEVEL
ONE DAY SEMINAR ON IK AWARENESS HELD AT TBGRI ON 8TH
DECEMBER 2003
Inaugural address
Dr.G.M.Nair
Director, TBGRI
Presidential Address
Shri.Ozhukupara Aziz,Member,
Peringammala Gramapanchayath
A view of the audience
Theme lecture
Dr.S.Rajasekharan, TBGRI
Introductory remarks
Dr.V.George,TBGRI
Mrs.Ammukkutty amma (82), Birth attendant
A custodian of IK from Peringammala Gramapanchayath
CONTACT PROGRAMME AT PANCHAYAT LEVEL
ONE DAY SEMINAR ON IK AWARENESS
IK DOCUMENTATION
Sl.
No
Particulars
Item/
Unit
A
PHYSICAL ACHIEVEMENTS
1.
Preliminary training
on team building
and vision
development
Target
Achievement
During
the
month
Remarks
Progress
ive total
(a) No.of trainings
1
Local body
representatives
and selected IK
bearers
including local
healers -
December
2003
Target
achieved
as per
schedule
Institute level at
TBGRI
(b) No.of
participants
65
Local body
representatives
and selected IK
bearers
including local
healers
December
2003
Target
achieved
as per
plan
Including TBGRI
faculties
2
PRAs/Workshop
s/ meetings
(specify)
(a)No.
(b) No.of
participants
(a)No.
(b) No.of
participants
Panchayath level training
3
275
3
200
Local body
representatives
and selected
owners of IK
including local
healers
December
2003
Local body
representatives
and selected
owners of IK
including local
healers
December
2003
Local body
representatives
and selected
owners of IK
including local
healers
January
2004
Local body
representatives
and selected
owners of IK
including local
healers
January
2004
Target
achieved
as per
plan
1.
2.
3.
Target
achieved
as per
plan
1.
2.
3.
Target
achieved
as per
plan.
1.
Target
achieved
as per
plan.
1.
2.
3.
2.
3.
Peringammala
(Thiruvananthapuram)
Sooranadu North
(Kollam)
Eraviperoor
(Pathanamthitta)
Peringammala
(Thiruvananthapuram)
Sooranadu North
(Kollam)
Eraviperoor
(Pathanamthitta)
Vithura
(Thiruvananthapuram)
Pooyappalli (Kollam)
Ezhumattoor
(Pathanamthitta)
Vithura
(Thiruvananthapuram)
Pooyappalli (Kollam)
Ezhumattoor
(Pathanamthitta)
(a)No.
(b) No.of
participants
(a)No.
(b) No.of
participants
3
175
3
160
Local body
representative
s and selected
owners of IK
including
local healers
February
March
2004
Target
achieved
as per
plan.
1.
Local body
representative
s and selected
owners of IK
including
local healers
February
March
2004
Target
achieved
as per
plan.
1.
Local body
representative
s and selected
owners of IK
including
local healers
March
April
2004
Target
achieved
as per
plan.
1.
Local body
representative
s and selected
owners of IK
including
local healers
March
April
2004
Target
achieved
as per
plan.
1.
2.
3.
2.
3.
2.
3.
2.
3.
Kuttichal
(Thiruvananthapuram)
Thevalakkara (Kollam)
Konni (Pathanamthitta)
Kuttichal
(Thiruvananthapuram)
Thevalakkara (Kollam)
Konni (Pathanamthitta)
Amboori
(Thiruvananthapuram)
Thrikkaruva (Kollam)
Mylapra
(Pathanamthitta)
Amboori
(Thiruvananthapuram)
Thrikkaruva (Kollam)
Mylapra
(Pathanamthitta)
(a)No.of
participants
(b) No.of
participants
3
125
Local body
representativ
es and
selected
owners of IK
including
local healers
April
May
2004
Target
achieved
as per
plan.
1.
Local body
representativ
es and
selected
owners of IK
including
local healers
April
May
2004
Target
achieved
as per
plan.
1.
June
2004
Target
achieved
as per
plan.
2.
3.
2.
3.
Peringadavila
(Thiruvananthapuram)
Aryankavu (Kollam)
Thannithodu
(Pathanamthitta)
Peringadavila
(Thiruvananthapuram)
Aryankavu (Kollam)
Thannithodu
(Pathanamthitta)
Preparation and
submission of final
consolidated report
OBSERVATIONS / RESULTS
DETAILS OF THE CASE STUDIES
RECORDED (DISEASE WISE)
NAME OF THE DISTRICT
NAME OF THE
GRAMA
PANCHAYAT
NO. OF
SPECIFIC
CASE
STUDIES
NO. OF
NON
SPECIFIC
CASE
STUDIES
OTHERS
SINGLE
DRUG
COMBINATIO
-NS
TOTAL
Thiruvananthapuram
Peringammala
37
33
3
54
369
423
Vithura
51
33
14
138
282
420
Perinkadavila
25
31
19
97
116
213
Kuttichal
32
30
22
147
198
345
Amboori
32
35
12
184
166
350
OBSERVATIONS / RESULTS
DETAILS OF THE CASE STUDIES RECORDED
(DISEASE WISE)
NAME OF
THE
DISTRICT
NAME OF THE
GRAMA PANCHAYAT
NO. OF
SPECIFIC CASE
STUDIES
NO. OF NON
SPECIFIC
CASE
STUDIES
OTHERS
SINGLE
DRUG
COMBIN
ATIONS
TOTAL
Kollam
Sooranad North
44
50
31
388
353
741
Pooyappalli
36
32
47
247
84
331
Thevalakkara
42
35
23
333
192
525
Thrikkaruva
43
37
33
298
122
420
Aryankavu
40
25
25
150
95
245
OBSERVATIONS / RESULTS
DETAILS OF THE CASE STUDIES RECORDED
(DISEASE WISE)
NAME OF THE
DISTRICT
NAME OF THE
GRAMA
PANCHAYAT
NO. OF
SPECIFI
C CASE
STUDIES
NO. OF
NON
SPECIFIC
CASE
STUDIES
OTHERS
SINGLE
DRUG
COMBI
NATIO
NS
TOTAL
Pathanamthitta
Eraviperoor
19
21
7
376
205
581
Ezhumattoor
52
43
36
67
381
448
Konni
43
44
57
454
336
790
Thannithodu
34
39
19
375
181
556
Mailapra
23
29
27
142
67
209
Example I
CASE STUDIES - PERINGAMMALA GRAMAPANCHAYATH
We have recorded case studies on the following 37 specific diseases, 33 non-specific
diseases and 3 other conditions based on 423 (54 single formulations + 369 combinations)
information gathered on 287 medicinal plants.
Specific
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
Arthritis
Asthma
Blood cancer
Burns
Cataract
Centipede bite
Chicken pox
Chronic wounds
Conjunctivitis
Diabetes
Diarrhoea
Fever
Filariasis
Goitre
Hypertension
Infant diarrhoea
Insanity
Intestinal parasites
Jaundice
Non-specific
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Allergy
Blood purifier
Body pain
Burning (chest region)
Burning (scalp)
Chest pain
Cholesterol
Cough
Dandruff
Dry cough
Fatigue
Gas trouble
Hair tonic
Head ache
Others
1. Health promotive
2. Pre-natal care
3. Post-natal care
Specific
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
39.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
Leucorrhoea
Measles
Migraine
Oral cancer
Psoriasis
Scabies
Scorpion bite
Spider poison
Stomatitis
Stroke/ Cerebral
haemorrhage
Sinusitis
TB
Thyroid
Tineapedis
Tonsillitis
Traumatic affections
Ulcer/ Peptic ulcer
Vitiligo
Non-specific
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
Inflammation/ swelling
Insect bite
Intestinal colic
Itching
Joint pain
Liver disorders
Lumbago
Nail infection
Neurological disorders
Otalgia
Respiratory disorders
Respiratory infection
Retention of Urine
(children)
28. Rhinitis
29. Skin diseases/ various
dermatological conditions
30. Sprain
31. Tooth ache
32. Vomiting
33. Wound due to snake
bite
Others
Undisclosed
Partially disclosed
Example- Disclosed
Disclosed
Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute
DATA SHEET FOR ETHNO-MEDICO-BOTANICAL SURVEY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS
General Information :
1 Name of tribal settlement and the adjoining forest area / place surveyed:
Kochuvila – Peringammala Gramapanchayath
2. Date of Survey
17
12
2003
3. Source:
a. Oral

b. Documental record
Individual
Group
Writing
Drawing
c. Historical importance / mode of transmission of Indigenous Knowledge (IK).
4. Botanical details
a. Scientific name:
Genus
Cassia
Species
occidentalis
Auhtor
Linn.
ssp.
Family
Fabaceae (Leguminosae) subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

b. Tribal/ local name
Oolan thakara
c. Sanskrit name
d. State of plant

Wild
Cultivated
Introduced
e. Habit
Herb
Shrub

Tree
f. Habitat
Open waste land
g. Voucher specimen
(i) Herbarium specimen
Filed number
-
Place of collection
-
Date of collection
-
Name of collector
-
Special collection if
any:
-
Herbarium deposit
-
(ii) Photograph (Y/N):
Climber
Semi cultivated
h. Distribution
Common

Rare
5. Utility based categorization of the plant
Aromatic
Fumigation
Timber
Construction
Gums and resins
Mushrooms
Dyes
Medicinal
Edible
Pesticide
Oil
Fibre
Piscicide
Narcotics
Fodder
Rituals
Toxic
Fuel
Masticators
Others
Others specify…………………………….

Ornaments
Indigenous Knowledge
1. Part used

Root
Leaf

Gum
Root bark
Pollen
Thorn
Whole plant
Flower
Any other:
Nectar
Fruit
Stem bark
Seed
Heart wood
Resin
In combination(specify): 10 gm fresh leaves of Cassia occidentalis + 5 gm Allium cepa
2. Collection/ Harvesting
a.
Plant part
Root, Leaf
b.
Time of year for collection
No specific time
c.
Time of day for collection
No specific time
d.
Harvesting methods
e.
Physical reaction if any (Allergic, Itching, boils, sneezing etc.)
f.
Processing:
Equipments (if any)
-
Need for processing
-
Processing materials (name if any)
-
Final price
-
By products (if any)
-
g.
Storage method
-
h.
Attack of pests/ insects (if any)
-
i.
Place of collection
-
j.
Seller (direct / indirect)
-
k.
Buyer (direct / indirect)
-
l.
Price
-
m.
Quantity per month / year
-
3. Ingredients
Name of the plant
Part
Part condition
1. Cassia occidentalis
Root
Dried/ fresh
2. Cassia occidentalis
Root
Dried/ fresh
Allium cepa
Bulb
Fresh
4. Method of preparation
1.
10 – 15 gm dried/ fresh root of Cassia occidentalis, prepared in the form of paste
administered internally along with 30 - 60 ml milk.
2.
10 gm fresh leaves of Cassia occidentalis + 5 gm Allium cepa in the form of pounded mass
5. Administration of Drug.
a.
Dosage
10-15 gm paste
b.
Time and duration
Twice daily
c.
Mode of administration
Oral
d.
Vehicle used if any
Cow’s milk
e.
Therapeutic effect
Preventive
Corrective
Promotive
Curative
ON

Humans

Plants
Animals
f.
Status of use (Common, Unique etc.)
Unique
g.
Restrictions prescribed (if any)
Sugar free diet
6. Indications
a.
Local name of ailment
Prameham
b.
Ayurvedic terminology
Madhumeham
c.
Modern terminology
Diabetes mellitus
7. Alternate plants used if the drug plant is not available (substitute)
Consent form
Undisclosed 
Partially disclosed
Disclosed
Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute
Example- undisclosed
DATA SHEET FOR ETHNO-MEDICO-BOTANICAL SURVEY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS
General Information :
1 Name of tribal settlement and the adjoining forest area / place surveyed:
Elanjium Kani tribal settlement – Peringanmala Gramapanchayath
2. Date of Survey
26
12
2003
3. Source:
a. Oral

b. Documental record
Individual
Group
Writing
Drawing
c. Historical importance / mode of transmission of Indigenous Knowledge (IK).
4. Botanical details
a. Scientific name:
Genus
-
Species
Auhtor
-
Ssp.
Family
-
-
4. Method of preparation
1. Decoction
2. Medicated oil
3. Pounded mass
5. Administration of Drug.
a.
Dosage
-
b.
Time and duration
-
c.
Mode of administration
-
d.
Vehicle used if any
-
e.
Therapeutic effect
Preventive
Corrective
Promotive
Curative
ON

f.
Status of use (Common, Unique etc.)
g.
Restrictions prescribed (if any)
Humans

Plants
Animals
6. Indications
a.
Local name of ailment
Arbumdam, Rektha sammardam
b.
Ayurvedic terminology
Arbudam, Rekthadi mardam
c.
Modern terminology
Cancer, Hypertension
7. Alternate plants used if the drug plant is not available (substitute)
Unique
Consent form
Enumeration of Indigenous knowledge
Indigenous knowledge related to medicinal plants gathered from
Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Pathanamthitta districts are
enumerated Panchayat wise.
Example-I (single drug)
Botanical name:
Family:
Habit:
Vernacular name:
Parts used:
Method of preparation:
Mode of administration:
Dosage:
Vehicle:
Indication:
Ocimum sanctum Linn.
Lamiaceae
Herb
Krishnatulsi (PML, VTR, KUT, AMB, PDL, SDN, PPL,
TLK, TKR, AYK, EPR, EMR, KNI, MPA, TND)*
Roots
Paste form.
Oral
5-10 g, twice daily
Cows milk
Spider poison (SDN, TKR)
During the survey we have collected 62 informations on Tulsi as a single drug to treat 55
specific and nonspecific diseased conditions from 15 Grama Panchayats.
*
PML-Peringammala, VTR-Vithura, KUT-Kuttichal, AMB-Amboori, PDL-Peringadavila, SDN- Sooranadu
North, PPL-Pooyappalli, TLK-Thevalakkara, TKR-Trikkaruva, AYK-Aryankavu, EPR-Eraviperoor, EMREzhuhattoor, KNI-Konni, MPA-Mailapra, TND-Thannithodu
Example-II combinations
Ingredients:
Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) – Leaves
Kudukkamooli (Aristolochia indica)- Roots
Kurumulaku (Piper longum) – Seed
Jaggery (Palm)
Method of preparation: Decoction
Mode of administration: Oral
Dosage:
30 ml, thrice daily
Vehicle:
---Indication:
Fever (EMR)
Example-III combinations
Ingredients:
Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) – Leaves
Kuzhimundan (Orthosiphon glabratus) – Leaves
Cheriyaulli (Allium cepa) – Bulb
Method of preparation: Decoction
Mode of administration: Oral
Dosage:
60 ml, thrice daily
Vehicle:
---Indication:
Chickenpox (AMB)
In combination, we have collected 154 information on Tulasi for treating 62
specific and nonspecific diseased conditions from 15 Grama Panchayats.
CONCLUSIONS / SUGGESTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1.
To conserve / preserve / protect the IK, various awareness
programmes have to be designed and implemented among the
people. It is urgent, otherwise these knowledge will be wiped out
gradually due to the changing lifestyle and social set up of the people.
2.
Since scientific documentation of IK is a continuing programme, a
sectoral wise IK documentation wing should be established in the
respective R&D organization currently involved in the
documentation work.
3.
A Coordinating Centre may be established at TBGRI for coordinating
the documentation work and also for providing guidelines for
preparing new policies / legislations, programmes etc to protect the
IK of Kerala State.
4.
Digitalizing the IK is the need of the hour to save the same from
piracy. New policies / programmes may be formulated for the
preservation and protection of IK.
CONCLUSIONS / SUGGESTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
5.
Develop new programmes / models to integrate IK into the
planning process through effective participation of people at
grass root level.
6.
Develop new models / legislations for protecting IK under suigeneris system.
7.
Encourage and give priority to conduct scientific research on
IK for developing new technologies / new scientifically
validated herbal drugs / nutraceuticals / other plant based
products like cosmetics, functional food etc. This will help to
generate additional income at local / National and even at
Global level and further it will improve our health, food and
economic security.
8.
For patenting the new products arising of IK based research
studies, a fast track policy may be evolved at Govt. level.
CONCLUSIONS / SUGGESTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
9. Explore the possibilities of identifying suitable funding agencies for the
implementation of IK related activities including documentation at state
level.
10. During the survey we have come across interesting informations such as
preparation of Thulasi pillow, Thevalakkara Puttu (a traditional / ethnic
food item), several medicated oil for external application, single / simple
herbal formulations etc. As an out come of the survey, can we think of a
small scale / large scale production centre for thulasi pillows having some
therapeutic effect like relieving stress / tension, ensure good sleep, remove
lice etc. as claimed by the people of Peringamala Panchayat. Can we take up
a popularization programme for production of traditional food items like
‘Thevalakkara puttu’ for relieving back ache as claimed by the people of
Thevalakkara. Can we go for preparing single /simple herbal combinations
for effective management of primary health care.
11. Another notable factor recorded was the keen interest shown by the people
during the documentation work of the IK. Majority of them believe that IK is
very important and it should be conserved / preserved and should be
effectively utilized. Therefore a separate budgetary provisions may be
provided to the Panchayats to enable them to implement IK related
programmes.
CONCLUSIONS / SUGGESTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
12. The local body members also showed their keen interest and
welcomed the integration of IK into the planning process.
This is to be encouraged and supported.
13. Documentation of IK should be undertaken at Panchayat
level involving students, NGOs, Youth and Nature Clubs.
Necessary funds should be made available to them.
14. Whenever IK is utilized for a profitable / money generating
venture, the IPR of the original custodians should be
respected and there should be a just and equitable sharing
of the benefit.
15. IK is chiefly applied for problem solving and as such has
sufficient proven technical and scientific content. This
should be expanded and developed and applied at a larger
scale by creating necessary infrastructure and facilities.
Pittosporum neelgherensis
(Analivegom)
Snake bite
Barringtonia acutangula
(Samudrakai)
Sinusitis, Head ache
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
(Adukkuchemparuthi)
Scalp & Hair cleaning (as shampoo / medicated oil)
Lawsonia inermis
(Mylanchi)
Jaundice
Vitex nigundo
(Karunochi)
Lumbago, Nervous disorders
Wrightia tinctoria
(Dandapala)
Skin diseases
Eclipta alba
(Kaithonni)
Anaemia, Hair tonic
Zingiber zerumbet
(Kattuchanna)
Insect bite / Insect repellent
Cycas circinalis
(Kalanga)
Health promotive (edible)
Caesalpinia bonducella
(Kayatti)
Intestinal colic / Hernia
Pellionia heyneana
(Chakklipplan)
Snake bite / Immuno enhancer
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