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The Clarion- International Multidisciplinary Journal
Year : 2012, Volume : 1, Issue : 2
First page : ( 81) Last page : ( 86)
Print ISSN : 2277-1697. Online ISSN : 2277-937X.

Wetland fish biodiversity of Majuli river island (India) and their medicinal values

Saikia Karobi*, Ahmed Rezina

Department of Zoology, Cotton College, Guwahati, India

*Corresponding author: karobisaikia24@yahoo.co.in

Online published on 2 July, 2012.

Abstract

Majuli River Island mainly consists of lowlands, swamps, riverine sandflats, tributaries, channels and wetlands on which the local populace is completely dependent for their daily livelihood. A comprehensive study was undertaken on the fish biodiversity of the island to assess the medicinal value of certain fish species. Information on their medicinal value were collected from the island inhabitants and their traditional method of treatment from the practitioners. A total of 15 different medicinal fish species were identified which were used to treat various diseases among the Mising, Nepalis, Deoris, Kacharis and Koch communities who reside here.

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Keywords

Biodivesity, Majuli rive Island, Medicinal value.

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