Traditional Ethno-healing, Environment and Modernity: An Outlook in Darjeeling Himalaya

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Authors

  • Sapan Tamang
     Science, Dinhata College, West Bengal 736135. ,IN
  • Kishore Kumar Thapa
     Department of Botany, Dinhata College, West Bengal 736135. ,IN

Keywords:

sustainable development, environmental degradation, ethno-cultural healing, panchamahabhutta philosophy, capitalism.

Abstract

The present work attempts to analyse the diversified nature and perspective of traditional ethno-folk healing practices and the environment in the context of small Himalayan region of Darjeeling Hills. The s the study is based on both theoretical assumption and practical experiences. Both qualitative and quantitative data have been used to carry out the study.

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Published

2022-07-01

How to Cite

Tamang, S., & Kumar Thapa, K. (2022). Traditional Ethno-healing, Environment and Modernity: An Outlook in Darjeeling Himalaya. Indian Science Cruiser, 36(4), 33–41. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.com/index.php/ISC/article/view/37391

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vol 36 , issue 4 ,2022

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