Traditional Medicine Practice Among Savara Tribe Gajapati District - A Study
India has long history of traditional medicine.The tradition of medicine might be evolve since the inception of the human civilization.It has no clear evidence that when and where the practice of medicine be start.India has vast sources to know the Indian medicinal practice, such as Atharva Veda which is earliest text give ample source of health and medicine.After that the continuous practice on medicine has found throughout the country.The Ayurveda, is the most widely used system in traditional Indian medicine.The traditional medicine practices play a vital role in the healthcare systems of indigenous communities worldwide.Among such communities, the savara tribe of Gajapati district in Inida has preserved a rich tradition of healing methods passed down through generation.The savara tribe, residing in the hilly tract of the Gajaapti relies heavily on traditional medicine for addressing various ailments.Their healing practices are deeply rooted in nature, with intricate understanding of local flora and fauna.Herbal concoctions, prepared from indigenous plants and herbs, constitute a significant part of their medicinal arsenal.In the current days the savara tribe face challenges in modern era, including environmental degradation, loss of bio-diversity and limited access of health care infrastructure.Documenting and preserve this indigenous knowledge ae crucial for safeguarding the cultural heritage and healthcare autonomy of the savara community.
Authors
- Snehalata Pradhan
- R. Bhuyan
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of History and Cultural Studies
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.20431/2454-7654.1102004
- Primary Topic
- Agricultural Economics and Practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00