Random Ethnobotany Notes by Pankaj Oudhia

Last week I interacted with two researchers during “Consultation” on potential herbs useful as single remedy for management of old cases of Cervical Dystonia. In 30 minutes discussion they asked about my views and comments on 100 medicinal plants, mostly indigenous, they selected from reference literature. They showed interest in medicinal plants yet not reported in modern literature. They will visit again in coming months for further consultation.

Yesterday a group of researchers and their sponsors visited to me for consultation on Medicinal Mushroom. They were interested in using Mushroom base in Chyawanprash. Although it was new concept or idea for them but innovative Traditional Healers have tried it earlier on Chyawanprash and other Traditional Herbal preparations with much success. About 45 minutes discussion has answered most of their questions. They showed interest in seven types of wild and Medicinal Mushroom species for experimentation.