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VOL. 10, ISSUE 10 (2025)
Traditional consumption and therapeutic applications of edible insects among the Tiwa Community of Morigaon, Assam, India with special emphasis on the medicinal uses of Oecophylla Smaragdina (Red Ant)
Authors
Utpol Dutta, Dreemi Deka, Selchi Devi, Dr. Dhananjay Kusre
Abstract
Insects are an effective bunch with extensive distribution, high
reproductive capacity, adaptability to harsh environments and essential parts
of traditional diets and medical regimens worldwide. The present study was
conducted in the Tiwa community of Morigaon district, Assam. The Tiwa are one
of the ethnic communities of Assam that enlists the diversity of edible insects
and the medicinal use of the Red ants (O. smaragdina), representing a
deeply rooted cultural practice. It was found that 15 species of insects
belonging to various orders, viz. Hemiptera, Coleoptera, Orthoptera,
Isoptera, and Hymenoptera, etc. The present study investigates the diversity,
mode of intake, and therapeutic significance of the Red ant among the Tiwa
people. It also reveals various insect species, including the Red ant, that
have emerged as a prominent food source and treatments for ailments such as
cough, digestive issues, and skin infections. Further investigation into these
traditional approaches is required since it may eventually lead to the creation
of new, more powerful drugs.
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Pages:65-68
How to cite this article:
Utpol Dutta, Dreemi Deka, Selchi Devi, Dr. Dhananjay Kusre "Traditional consumption and therapeutic applications of edible insects among the Tiwa Community of Morigaon, Assam, India with special emphasis on the medicinal uses of <i>Oecophylla Smaragdina</i> (Red Ant)". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 10, 2025, Pages 65-68
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