Dimapur, May 21 -- A Nagaland University study has documented the rich yet rapidly declining ethno-medicinal knowledge of Sonowal Kachari tribe of Assam, highlighting its potential to transform affordable healthcare and future drug discovery.
Focusing on 39 medicinal plant species and their applications, the study systematically recorded traditional herbal practices that have long been passed down orally within the Sonowal Kachari tribe.
By engaging 180 elderly knowledge holders, the research captures a detailed and quantitative understanding of plant-based treatments used to manage a range of ailments.
One of the key findings of the study is the continued relevance of herbal medicine as a low-cost, accessible healthcare solution, partic...