This study aimed to document traditional ethnomedicinal practices (EMPs) used for cancer treatment among tribal farmers in Idukki, Kerala, scientifically validate selected remedies, and assess their adoption and perceived effectiveness. Field surveys, interviews, and participator...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2025/v36i51298
Ethno-medicine, rooted in indigenous knowledge, has long been vital for tribal communities. This study examines the adoption of ethno-medical practices (EMPs) among tribal farmers in Idukki, Kerala. Data from 452 farmers across nine tribal groups reveal that 77.88% show medium to...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42927
The study was conducted with the aim of identifying constrains faced by the tribal farmers in the adoption of ethno-medical practices. The study was carried out in the Idukki district of Kerala among the nine major tribal groups in all the eight blocks in the district, who were p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2024/v42i112605