Prafulla Kumar Sahu
Biographic Data
| ID | 792390 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Prafulla Kumar Sahu |
| GIVEN NAMES | Prafulla Kumar |
| FAMILY NAME | Sahu |
| SIGNATURE | SAHU P K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Centurion University of Technology and Management |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5199-3861 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Ethnobotanical wisdom in phytocosmeceuticals
Background: Ethnobotany bridges traditional knowledge with modern science, focusing on the sustainable use of plants. Phytocosmetics, derived from plant-based bioactive compounds, offer eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic cosmetics. This research documents and analyzes tribal knowledge of phytocosmetics in western Odisha, identifying plant species, preparation methods, cultural significance, and potential for sustainable, eco-friendly cosmetic…
Ethnobotanical study of traditional antidiabetic plants with potential synergistic use with modern formulations in coastal Odisha, India
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a growing global health challenge, particularly in under-resourced coastal and rural regions where conventional healthcare access is limited. In these settings, communities often rely on traditional medicinal knowledge and locally available plants for managing diseases, including diabetes. Methods: An ethnobotanical survey was conducted over nine months (February–October 2023) in the coastal districts of Odisha, s…
Ethnobotanical investigations of medicinal plants with antimicrobial, antioxidant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory potential in Khordha District, Odisha, India
Background: Ethnobotanical knowledge remains a cornerstone of healthcare in rural and tribal communities, where medicinal plants are used to treat infections, pain, inflammation, and oxidative stress–related disorders. Khordha district of Odisha, with its rich ecological diversity, preserves a unique repertoire of traditional plant-based practices that require systematic documentation and validation. Methods: An ethnobotanical survey was conducte…
Sustainable Health Practices
Background: Indigenous communities rely on different plant resources available during specific seasons. The development and utilization of resources inherited from one generation to another play a crucial role in shaping a community's identity and way of life. The study aimed to conduct ethnobotanical research across multiple regions in Kalahandi, Western Odisha, to identify the significant utility of various seasonal plants, trees, and other nat…
The prevalence and cultural perceptions of hysteria among rural communities in India
Background: Anomalist psychology bases supernatural explanations on psychological and physical traits. Maladaptive psychopathological behaviors disturb life. Religious healers, help many patients and caregivers. On this basis, the current study explores the prevalence and cultural perceptions of hysteria among rural communities in Odisha's Balangir and Bargarh districts, India. Traditional therapies for psychopathological illnesses are commonly u…
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots are a unique and versatile ingredient that has been a part of traditional cuisine and medicine in India for centuries. This review article provides an overview of the culinary heritage of bamboo shoots in India, with a particular focus on the Northeast region. The article discusses the traditional methods of consumption and processing of bamboo shoots, along with the various traditional recipes that use bamboo shoots. The article al…
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The prevalence and cultural perceptions of hysteria among rural communities in India
Background: Anomalist psychology bases supernatural explanations on psychological and physical traits. Maladaptive psychopathological behaviors disturb life. Religious healers, help many patients and caregivers. On this basis, the current study explores the prevalence and cultural perceptions of hysteria among rural communities in Odisha's Balangir and Bargarh districts, India. Traditional therapies for psychopathological illnesses are commonly u…
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots are a unique and versatile ingredient that has been a part of traditional cuisine and medicine in India for centuries. This review article provides an overview of the culinary heritage of bamboo shoots in India, with a particular focus on the Northeast region. The article discusses the traditional methods of consumption and processing of bamboo shoots, along with the various traditional recipes that use bamboo shoots. The article al…
Sustainable Health Practices
Background: Indigenous communities rely on different plant resources available during specific seasons. The development and utilization of resources inherited from one generation to another play a crucial role in shaping a community's identity and way of life. The study aimed to conduct ethnobotanical research across multiple regions in Kalahandi, Western Odisha, to identify the significant utility of various seasonal plants, trees, and other nat…
Ethnobotanical wisdom in phytocosmeceuticals
Background: Ethnobotany bridges traditional knowledge with modern science, focusing on the sustainable use of plants. Phytocosmetics, derived from plant-based bioactive compounds, offer eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic cosmetics. This research documents and analyzes tribal knowledge of phytocosmetics in western Odisha, identifying plant species, preparation methods, cultural significance, and potential for sustainable, eco-friendly cosmetic…
Ethnobotanical study of traditional antidiabetic plants with potential synergistic use with modern formulations in coastal Odisha, India
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a growing global health challenge, particularly in under-resourced coastal and rural regions where conventional healthcare access is limited. In these settings, communities often rely on traditional medicinal knowledge and locally available plants for managing diseases, including diabetes. Methods: An ethnobotanical survey was conducted over nine months (February–October 2023) in the coastal districts of Odisha, s…
Ethnobotanical investigations of medicinal plants with antimicrobial, antioxidant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory potential in Khordha District, Odisha, India
Background: Ethnobotanical knowledge remains a cornerstone of healthcare in rural and tribal communities, where medicinal plants are used to treat infections, pain, inflammation, and oxidative stress–related disorders. Khordha district of Odisha, with its rich ecological diversity, preserves a unique repertoire of traditional plant-based practices that require systematic documentation and validation. Methods: An ethnobotanical survey was conducte…
Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies (5 works) · Ethnobotany (5 works) · Medicinal plants (5 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Traditional medicine (4 works) · Geography (2 works) · Traditional knowledge (2 works) · Alternative medicine (1 work) · Anthropology (1 work) · Azadirachta (1 work)