Religious Culture and Medicinal Plants: An Anthropological Study

Sapkota, Prakash

doi:10.3126/dsaj.v7i0.10443

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“…Hanuman and Lord Shani for blessings in Maharashtra (Pawar 2020). The use of flowers of Calotropis gigantea for worshipping in the present study is similar to that reported in Nepal, where it is considered religious and used in child naming ceremonies (Nwaran) (Sapkota 2013;Sharma 2020). This Ayurvedic plant also has essential medical characteristics such as antifungal, antipyretic, analgesic, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-rheumatic (Meena et al 2011).…”

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Plants used for magico-religious purposes by the indigenous communities of sub-Himalayan Tract, Uttarakhand

Sharma

Singh

Gairola

2022

Ethnobot. Res. App.

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Background: Plants play an essential role in every rural society's cultural and religious ceremonies. The focus of the study was to document the use of plants by the indigenous communities of sub-Himalayan Tract, Uttarakhand in magico-religious practices.Method: Information was extracted from eighty informants (50 men; 30 women) between 25 to 75 years of age. A semi-structured questionnaire, interviews, and participatory observations were made to collect data from the informants to meet the study's requirements.Results: The present study revealed 34 plants belonging to 31 genera and 25 families for the magico-religious practices. Fruits and whole plants are mainly used to conduct various social and religious practices, such as offerings in religious ceremonies. Herbs (59%) were the dominant forms, and wastelands (48%) were the dominant source of magico-religious plants. High Informant Consensus Factor (Fic) was recorded for the plants used in the sacred and religious rites (SAR) category. Species such as Datura stramonium, Ocimum tenuiflorum, Ficus benghalensis, Cynodon dactylon, Achyranthes aspera, and Calotropis procera were culturally most important based on cultural index value. Conclusion:The plant species play a vital role in practicing the religion and culture among the studied communities. Therefore, it is suggested that the indigenous communities of the sub-Himalayan region be monitored and contacted regularly about their beliefs. They must be informed and made aware of the importance of plant diversity and the significant loss that will occur if it is lost.

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Plants used for magico-religious purposes by the indigenous communities of sub-Himalayan Tract, Uttarakhand

Sharma

Singh

Gairola

2022

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“…In terms of beliefs, for instance, based on Balinese Hinduism, many flowers have an important role in religious ceremonies (Sujarwo et al 2020). Like in Bali, other local communities around the world have a tradition in socio-cultural and religious aspects, including beliefs, folk religions, closely associated with health practices, rituals, festivals, ceremonies and other religious activities (Sapkota 2013;Husti and Canto 2015;Mir et al 2018;Quiroz and van Andel 2018;Vardhana 2018;Sutrisno et al 2020). Based on the beliefs, traditional ceremonies of the communities as part of human cultural products at a practical level cannot be separated from the use of natural resources, mainly plants.…”

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Non-edible plants traded in traditional markets of Beringharjo, Yogyakarta and Pasar Baru, East Kalimantan, Indonesia: The role of biocultural system

Iskandar

Iskandar²,

Suroso³

et al. 2022

Biodiversitas

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Abstract. Iskandar BS, Iskandar J, Suroso, Alfian RL, Mulyanto D. 2022. Non-edible plants traded in traditional markets of Beringharjo, Yogyakarta and Pasar Baru, East Kalimantan, Indonesia: The role of biocultural system. Biodiversitas 23: 4657-4669. The trade of various non-edible plants in some traditional Indonesian markets has a close relationship with the biological and cultural diversity, as well as local knowledge of the community. Therefore, this study aims to examine the non-edible plant diversity used to make products sold in traditional markets, their various functions and parts, as well as the market chain. The study was conducted in Beringharjo, Yogyakarta, and Pasar Baru, Balikpapan, East Kalimantan to resemble regions with different cultural backgrounds. Data collection used the qualitative method with an ethnobotanical approach. The results showed that 25 species belonging to 16 families of non-edible plants were traded in the traditional markets of Beringharjo and Pasar Baru. The various parts being traded in both markets had numerous functions, including pilgrimage ceremonies at the cemetery, handicraft/decoration, and betel chewing. The market chain begins with farmers from villages, middlemen, traders in the traditional market, and then finally to consumers. The diversity of non-edible plants traded was determined by the biophysical and cultural aspects of the local community where the market is located. Therefore, traditional markets play an important role as hallmarks of a particular social culture by reproducing on a small scale the cultural and biological diversity. They are also essential in the acquisition and transmission of traditional knowledge of biodiversity.

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“…Some ceremonial and ritual acts are common in every religions, which focus on sacred objects and symbols with the supernatural power (Sapkota 2013). People worship them as icons of Gods and Goddesses, thereby grown or protected with special care (Manandhar 2002).…”

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Religion and Conservation: A Review of Use and Protection of Sacred Plants and Animals in Nepal

Niroula

Singh

2015

J. Inst. Sci. Tech.

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The objective of this paper is to examine the socio-cultural and spiritual values of plants and animals. It focuses on how religious beliefs and practices affect the way these species are understood, utilized and managed. Large number of plant and animal species with religious importance has been found to be conserved and protected in Nepal. Religious prospect has played a significant role in conservation of plants and animals.

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Religious Culture and Medicinal Plants: An Anthropological Study

Cited by 14 publications

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Plants used for magico-religious purposes by the indigenous communities of sub-Himalayan Tract, Uttarakhand

Plants used for magico-religious purposes by the indigenous communities of sub-Himalayan Tract, Uttarakhand

Non-edible plants traded in traditional markets of Beringharjo, Yogyakarta and Pasar Baru, East Kalimantan, Indonesia: The role of biocultural system

Religion and Conservation: A Review of Use and Protection of Sacred Plants and Animals in Nepal

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