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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Study on the use of animal products based medicine used by the traditional healers of Darrang District, Assam India
Authors
Manisha Nath, Sudipta Nag, Rashidul Islam, Golphina Ahmed, Amrita Devi
Abstract
Ethnozoology examines the relationship between humans and animals,
focusing on traditional medicinal practices. This study documents the use of
animals and their by-products by traditional healers in Darrang district. A
total of 24 animal species from diverse taxonomic groups were recorded for
treating ailments such as jaundice, asthma, and slurred speech. Mammalia showed
the highest Use Value (0.38), indicating their dominant role in traditional
medicine, followed by pisces and insects. Conservation assessment revealed the
presence of threatened species, raising ecological concerns. The study
highlights the importance of ethnozoological knowledge in primary healthcare
and emphasizes the need for its documentation, sustainable utilization, and
conservation for future pharmacological applications.
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Pages:194-199
How to cite this article:
Manisha Nath, Sudipta Nag, Rashidul Islam, Golphina Ahmed, Amrita Devi "Study on the use of animal products based medicine used by the traditional healers of Darrang District, Assam India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 194-199
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