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


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1 Science, Dinhata College, West Bengal 736135., India
2 Department of Botany, Dinhata College, West Bengal 736135., India
     

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

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

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.

Keywords


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

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24906/isc%2F2022%2Fv36%2Fi4%2F216412