The Nilambur forest zones are found on the western slopes of the Western Ghats, and they are primarily covered by semi-deciduous and moist evergreen forests in the east, north, and south. The availability of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP), a key source of income for tribal groups less dependent on agriculture, and the presence of tribal settlements are further features of Nilambur. The current study on the Cholanaikkans and Kattunaikan tribes of Kerala's Malappuram district's Nilambur forests reveals and documents the existence of 99 plant species that may be used for food, medicine, or other purposes. These plant species, which span 42 families, are gathered and used by indigenous people. Many of these identified plant species are utilised as food and medicine because they have medicinal qualities in their bark, roots, leaves, stems, and fruits. A visible threat to some species in these areas is being caused by the overexploitation of non-timber forest products. The current study also came to the conclusion that Cholanaikkans and Kattunaikans have the best knowledge of how to employ a variety of plant species to treat various illnesses and to meet their nutritional needs. So, with the help of the indigenous groups, a proper strategic strategy is required to safeguard these priceless resources.
Author(s) Details:
Renjini Haridas,
All India Institute of Ayurveda, Ministry of AYUSH, New Delhi, India.
Tanuja Manoj Nesari,
All India Institute of Ayurveda, Ministry of AYUSH, New Delhi, India.
C. Kunhikannan,
Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Division of Biodiversity, RS Puram, Coimbatore - 641 002, Tamil Nadu, India.
Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RHAS-V2/article/view/8156
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