Ethnobotany II

Paper Code: 
24BOT422B
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To develop acquaintance about latest trends and technologies adopted in the field of Modern Ethnobotany

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

 Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24BOT

422B

 

Ethnobotany II

 

CO116: Analyze the relevance of ethnobotany in the present context

CO117: Maximize the Knowledge about the major and minor ethnic groups or Tribals of India, and their lifestyles.

CO118: Adapt the Methodology of Ethnobotanical studies

CO119: Build the knowledge on the role of Role of ethnobotany in Modern Medicine

CO120: Create awareness on the conservation practices of medicinal plants.

CO121: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning, Discussions, assignments, Demonstration

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective question, simulation, Seminars, Quiz

 

 

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
History of Ethnobotany

 

A brief account of interdisciplinary subdivisions of Ethnobotany like Ethnobotany, Ethnopharmacognosy, Ethnomedicobotany, Ethnoagriculture, Ethnoarchaeoculture, Ethnoecology, Ethnogastrology, Ethnohorticulture, Ethnomusicology, Ethnophytotaxonomy, Ethnoveterinary.

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Ethnography

 

Cultural and social anthropology, techniques and notable Ethnographers.

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Herbalism

 

Role of herbal medicines in human society, biological background, popularity, types of herbal medicine systems, Herbal administration, examples of herbal medicine, risks and benefits, effectiveness.

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Modern Herbalism

 

A brief account of Ayurveda, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, naturopathic medicine, Osteopathy, Traditional Chinese medicine and Unani medicine. Protocol for ethnomedicinal studies.

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Alternative medical systems

 

Mind body intervention, biological based therapy, manipulative and body based methods, energy therapy.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Chaudhuri, AB and Sardar, DD. Biodiversity Endangered: India’s Threatened Wild Life and Medicinal Plants. Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur.
  • Jain, SK. 2002. Bibiliography of Indian Ethnobotany. Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur.
  • Sivadasan, M and Mathew, P. Biodiversity, Taxonomy and Conservation of Flowering Plants. Mentor Books, Calicut.

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • Singh, A. Glossary of Medicinal Plants used in Ayueveda. Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur.

·Bhattacharjee, S.K. Handbook of Aromatic plants. Pointer Publishers, Jaipur.

·Trivedi, P.C. (Ed.). Ethnobotany. Aavishkar Publishers, Jaipur.Kaushik, P and Dheeman, A.K. Medicinal Plants and Raw Drugs of India. Bishan and Mahinder Pal Singh, DehraDun.

·Joshi, M.C. Handbook of Indian Medicinal Plants. Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur.

 

e-Resources:

 

Journals:

  • European Journal of Medicinal Plants
  • Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
  • Journal of Natural Medicines
  • Journal of Contemporary Ethnography. United States.
  • Studies in Educational Ethnography. United States.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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