Bhubaneswar: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Wednesday stressed the need to properly document traditional tribal healing systems to ensure their preservation, promote scientific research and pass the knowledge to future generations. He was speaking while interacting with tribal healers at Raj Bhavan.
Sharing his delight over the opportunity to engage directly with tribal healers, the Governor said traditional healing systems evolved over centuries, particularly in remote regions.
“Our indigenous communities have developed their own medicinal systems rooted in local plants, herbs, and natural resources.
This knowledge is invaluable and must be preserved before it fades away,” he said.
Encouraging the healers, Kambhampati urged them to record their healing processes, specific ailments treated, and the medicinal plants used in preparation of herbal remedies.
He assured that systematic documentation will also enable smoother coordination with the Forest department to ensure year-round access to essential medicinal plants, roots, leaves and other natural materials required for their work.
The Governor highlighted the global importance of traditional medicine and mentioned that China earns a large income from exporting medicinal plants and herbal products.
He added that India also has huge potential in this field because of its rich biodiversity and strong traditional knowledge.
Kambhampati informed that the Ministry of Ayush has already shown interest in conducting research on tribal healing systems.
During the interaction, tribal healers shared their experiences, treatment approaches, and the challenges they face in sustaining the traditional system of healing.
