Ethnobiological notes on the Khasi and Garo tribes of Meghalaya,Northeast India |
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Authors: | R K Maikhuri A K Gangwar |
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Institution: | 1. G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Garhwal Unit, HAPPRC, H. N. Bahuguna Garhwal University, Post Box 14, 246 174, Srinagar, Garhwal, India 2. Centre for Environment Education, Nehru Foundation for Development, 380 054, Thaltej Tekra, Ahmedabad, India
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Abstract: | A total of 105 plants used for food and medicine and 11 animals hunted and gathered for meat by the Khasis and Garos of Meghalaya were identified. Of the total plants recorded, 85 were used by the Garos alone, only three by the Khasis whereas the other 17 were used by both tribes. In addition to fresh use in-season many plant products were processed for storage and use off-season. Although all adults were familiar with various uses of plants and animals, the village elders were more knowledgeable. Garos have especially knowledgeable curers. Wild foods are of particular value for tiding over lean periods when resources from agriculture and animal husbandry systems are scarce, especially for the poorer sections of society. The importance of recording the use of plants and animals in this region is especially important because of rapid loss of rain forest habitats. |
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