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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Medico-botany of leafy vegetables used in rituals and festivals in Balasore district of Odisha, India
Authors
Niquehat Noor, Kunja Bihari Satapathy
Abstract
In India, amongst Hindu the use of leafy vegetables in religious functions, rituals and festivals are well known. In addition to their culinary uses, they are often used for worshiping different gods and goddesses, garlanding and in preparation of ‘Prasad’ in various rituals and festivals of Hindu religion. Despite its wider use, the traditional beliefs and myths related to usage of leafy vegetables in religious practices are disappearing day by day. Therefore, present survey was carried out in Balasore district of Odisha, India in order to investigate the use of leafy vegetables in rituals and festivals. A total of 36 leafy vegetables belonging to 32 genera under 19 families were found to be used in different rituals and festivals in Balasore district of Odisha. Most of the leafy vegetables used in rituals and festivals have medicinal value in addition to their nutritive value. Hence, the need of the hour is to safeguard the traditional knowledge related to the use of leafy vegetables in different religious practices and exploring its potential for the benefit of humankind. Furthermore, culture and tradition plays a vital role in the conservation of nature.
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Pages:854-860
How to cite this article:
Niquehat Noor, Kunja Bihari Satapathy "Medico-botany of leafy vegetables used in rituals and festivals in Balasore district of Odisha, India ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 854-860
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