Research:2018-09-01/Journal article/indigenous-uses-of-wild-hemp-cannabis-sativa-by-the-local-inhabitants-in-manikaran-valley-of-himachal-pradesh
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Research:2018-09-01/Journal article/indigenous-uses-of-wild-hemp-cannabis-sativa-by-the-local-inhabitants-in-manikaran-valley-of-himachal-pradesh
Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products · 2018
Primary ethnobotanical fieldwork (2015-2017) documenting indigenous uses of wild hemp by native communities in Manikaran Valley, Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh. Surveys conducted in five villages: Kasol, Rasol, Pulga, Kalga and Tosh. Records medicinal uses including seed oil for arthritis (cold-pressed or infused in mustard oil), dry leaf powder with egg for abnormal menstrual bleeding, leaf paste for wounds and sores, leaf paste with cow urine for joint pain, and leaves rubbed on wasp/bee/scorpion stings. Documents religious use: Ghota (hemp offering) prepared for Lord Shiva during Shivaratri; leaves used in daily Shiva worship. Records material culture in detail: hemp fibre (Shel) processed by dew retting then water retting in kulh (irrigation channels), used to make pullan (traditional footwear for religious ceremonies and snow travel), ropes, mats and Chikda (bull mouth masks); fibre form cheuli used as non-stick on cooking plates. Documents food uses: seeds (Mangolu) roasted and ground with garlic, salt and green chilies as condiment; seeds used in traditional dishes Siddu and Aaksalu; chutney prepared with seeds, dadhu (local pomegranate), chilies, mint, coriander and lemon. Records leaves used in preparation of Dhehli (inoculum for Sur, a local alcoholic drink). Published by researchers at G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development, Himachal Regional Centre, Mohal-Kullu.
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Published1 Sep 2018
VenueJournal of Non-Timber Forest Products
Year2018
CountryIndia
Growing regionWestern Himalayas