Traditional Medicine Uses by the Saharia Tribe in Rajasthan, India
Author Information
Author(s): Mahawar Madan Mohan, Jaroli DP
Primary Institution: Department of Zoology, Government Post Graduate College, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India
Hypothesis
What traditional knowledge exists regarding the use of animals and animal-derived products as medicine among the Saharia tribe?
Conclusion
The study found that the Saharia tribe uses 15 animal species for various medicinal purposes.
Supporting Evidence
- The Saharia tribe uses 15 animal species for 19 medicinal purposes.
- Goat urine is used to treat tuberculosis.
- Camel milk is used for muscular pain.
- Honey is used as eye drops for eye diseases.
- The study highlights the need to conserve traditional knowledge and animal species.
Takeaway
The Saharia tribe uses different animals to help treat sickness, like using goat urine for coughs and turtle shells for burns.
Methodology
A field survey was conducted with 21 respondents using structured questionnaires to gather information on traditional animal-based remedies.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in responses due to the respondents' familiarity with certain remedies over others.
Limitations
The study may not capture all traditional knowledge as it relies on a limited number of respondents.
Participant Demographics
The respondents included 17 men and 4 women aged between 30-64, primarily local herbalists, healers, farmers, and midwives.
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