Indigenous use of mistletoes in tropical and temperate region of Nepal

Authors

  • R.M. Kunwar Centre for Biological Conservation, Kathmandu, NEPAL
  • N. Adhikari Centre for Biological Conservation, Kathmandu, NEPAL
  • M.P. Devkota Amrit Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, NEPAL

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/banko.v15i2.350

Keywords:

Indigenous use, mistletoes, Nepal

Abstract

Eleven species of mistletoes are widely used by different ethnic groups of Nepal for various purposes. The local people of the present study areas (one each at tropical and temperate region) were found using eight species of mistletoes for food, fodder and medicine. Noticeable use of the mistletoes is for healing bone fractures, dislocation and sprain. Key words: Indigenous use, mistletoes, Nepal. Banko Janakari Vol.15(2) 2005 pp38-42

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Kunwar, R., Adhikari, N., & Devkota, M. (2007). Indigenous use of mistletoes in tropical and temperate region of Nepal. Banko Janakari, 15(2), 38–42. https://doi.org/10.3126/banko.v15i2.350

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Vol. 15 No. 2 (2005)

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