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VOL. 10, ISSUE 1 (2025)
A review on Ethnomedicinal practices of insects in Assam, India
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Nikumani Kalita, Dhruvajit Kalita, Barnali Haloi, Ali Ashique Ikbal, Chinmoyee Bhattacharyya, Rezina Ahmed
Abstract
Ethno-medicine is an ancient subject that
predates modern medical science, as nature has been the ultimate source of
life-changing and life-saving medications for ages with plant and animal
products extensively used as therapeutics. This review focused mainly on the
insects that are traditionally used by different ethnic groups belonging to
Assam, India for treating various diseases. Around more than 60 species
of insects are recorded in this review article and various insect-derived
substances such as honey, cocoon, and whole body of that particular insect have
been employed to treat ailments ranging from body aches to cancer. Further research
needs to be done to validate the therapeutic potential of insects by
identifying the active compounds and developing evidence-based approaches for
integration into modern healthcare systems.
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Pages:64-71
How to cite this article:
Nikumani Kalita, Dhruvajit Kalita, Barnali Haloi, Ali Ashique Ikbal, Chinmoyee Bhattacharyya, Rezina Ahmed "A review on Ethnomedicinal practices of insects in Assam, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 64-71
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