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Dr Deepak Acharya

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Dr Deepak Acharya

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Main Areas
Ethnobotany, Plant Sciences, Herbal Medicines, Indigenous herbal knowledge
Best Sellers
Indigenous Herbal Medicines- Tribal Formulations and Traditional Herbal Practices (2008), Ethnomedicinal Plants of Gujarat State (2011), Aadivasiyon Ki Aushadheey Virasat (2013)
Career Focus
Scientist and Author
Affiliation
Director (Research & Development)

Dr Deepak Acharya
+91 982 4050784;

info@patalkot.com

PhD (Plant Sciences), Post Doctorate (Ethnobotany)

Research/ Work Experience: 16 Years

He is the Director- Research & Development at Abhumka Herbal Pvt Ltd in Ahmedabad, India. He has been documenting ethnobotanical knowledge of tribals of Central and Western India for more than 15 years. Dr Acharya has written as many as 3500 articles (scientific and popular) for various jou als, magazines, print media and online newsletters. His company validates herbal practices of healers from remote pockets in India and converts into finished products. He is a Feature Writer/ Member- Editorial Board for many magazines.

Only Indian to be featured in cover story of Weekend Edition of Wall Street journal Asia (Story entitled “Modern Medicine? New life for old cures” published on May 12th, 2006, by WSJ Staff Reporter: Kevin Voigt).

Member

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)- Biotechnology for Food & Agriculture Sectional Committee- FAD23

Mirror Committee Member- BIS- ISI (Food and Microbiology)

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Books- 04

Indigenous Herbal Medicines: Tribal Formulations and Traditional Herbal Practices, Aavishkar Publication- Jaipur, India. (ISBN: 9788179102527)

Ethnomedicinal Plants: Revitalizing of Traditional Knowledge of Herbs. CRC Press-USA. (ISBN: 9781578086962)

Ethnomedicinal Plants of Gujarat State. Forest Department- Gujarat, India. (ISBN: 8190311484)

Adivasiyon ki Aushadhiy Virasat (à¤à¤¦à¤¿à¤µà¤¾à¤¸à¤¿à¤¯à¥à¤ à¤à¥ à¤à¤·à¤§à¥à¤¯ विरासत), Aavishkar Publishers Distributors, Jaipur, India. (ISBN: 9788171327065).

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Articles/ Publications (3400+)

Articles Published in Scientific Jou als- International- 39; National- 22

Popular Articles in Magazines and Print Media (International & National)- 800+

Online Articles- 2500+

Free Articles & Book Excerpts

Ethno-medicinal Plants Used by Gond Tribe of Kukrakhapa, District Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India

http://www.naturalhealthweb.com/articles/acharya1.html

Ethnobotanical study of Asteraceae of Patalkot valley, Chhindwara District, MP, India

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Acharya1.html

Patalkot: Valley of Miraculous herbs and tribal culture

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Acharya2.html

Herbal treatments by Gonds of Ghat-Parasia, District Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Acharya5.html

Needs of Implementation of Indigenous Knowledge in Plantation of Avenue Trees

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Acharya6.html

List of few important medicinal plants used by indigenous people of Central India

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Acharya7.html

Herbs of Sillewani Ghats, Chhindwara District- Madhya Pradesh, India

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Acharya8.html

Environment Conservation Programmes in Danielson College, M.P., India

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Acharya9.html

Wadgaon Mahure: A booming village in Amaravati District, Maharastra, India

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Acharya10.html

Medicinal Plants in Urban Area of Chhindwara Town: A Survey Based Report

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Acharya11.html

Traditional knowledge for curing various ailments among Gonds and Bharias of Patalkot valley, M.P., India

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Acharya12.html

CHAITUA PALAAYAN: A Problem of Tribals of Patalkot

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Acharya13.html

Five Important Indian Medicinal Plants for Curing Various Disorders with Special Reference to Sciatica

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Acharya14.html

Herbs For Treatment of Skin Diseases in Patalkot Valley, Chhindwara (India)

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Acharya15.html

You can be a doctor in your kitchen

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Reddy1.html

Medicinal plants for curing common ailments in India

https://www.positivehealth.com/authors.asp?i=860

Rare Herb of Patalkot: Gymnema sylvestre

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/gymnema.shtml

Rare Herb of Patalkot: Gloriosa superba

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/glori.shtml

Rare Herb of Patalkot: Abrus precatorius

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/abrus-precatorius.shtml

Rare Herb of Patalkot: Hemidesmus indicus

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/hemidesmus-indicus.shtml

Rare Herb of Patalkot: Tylophora indica

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/tylophora-indica.shtml

Deep within the Earth: Patalkot

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_00731.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds of Bharias (1): Medicine for cough and cold

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_00767.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds of Bharias (2): Herbal medicine for sleeplessness

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_00768.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (3): Herbal medicine for indigestion and lack of appetite

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_00769.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (4): Herbal medicine for hysteria

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_00773.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (5): Medicine for leucorrhoea

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_00774.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (6): Medicine for weakness and anaemia

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_00779.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (7): Medicine for diabetes

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_00780.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (8): Medicine for dysentery

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_00781.shtml

Herbal Formulation for Blood Pressure- The Silent Killer !!

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/bloodpressure.shtml

Traditional Medicines of Gonds and Bharias (9): Medicine for Chronic Constipation

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_00813.shtml

Diabetes: A Real Troublemaker

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/garima.shtml

Traditional Medicines of Gonds and Bharias (10): Medicine for Thyroid Problem

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/deepak.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (11): Medicine for General Health

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/gond.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (12): Medicine for de-worming

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/Gond12.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (13): Medicine for Obesity

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/Gond13.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (14): Medicine for Impotency

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/Gond14.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (15): Medicine for Skin diseases and Allergy

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/gond15.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (16): Medicine for Asthma Bronchitis

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/gonds16.shtml

High-pitched voice for Patalkot- A deep valley in Central India

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/deepak2.shtml

Constant Weakness and Tiredness: It may be Anaemia

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/deepak1.shtml

Acne: The Stubborn and Dreadful Enemy

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/garima1.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (17): Medicine for Chronic Fever

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/chronic-fever.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (18): Herbal medicine for Brain Tonic

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/brain-tonic.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (19): Herbal medicine for Arthritis and Rheumatism

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/arthritis-rheumatism.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (20): Medicine for Hyper Acidity

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/hyper-acidity.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (21): Herbal medicine for Piles

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/piles.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (22): Herbal medicine for Hair Problems

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/piles.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (23): Herbal medicine for Migraine

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/herbal-migraine.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (24): Herbal medicine for Gastritis

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/gastritis.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (25): Herbal medicine for Throat Diseases

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/throat-diseases.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (26): Herbal medicine for Dental Diseases

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/dentaldiseases.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (27): Herbal medicine for Liver Tonic

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/livertonic.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (28): Herbal medicine for Paralysis

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/paralysis.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (29): Herbal medicine for Fistula

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/fistula.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (30): Herbal medicine for Stones in Urinary Tract

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/stones-urinarytract.shtml

Need of a Platform for Traditional Healers and Their Knowledge

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=38090

Tribal Customs for Happy and Peaceful Family

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=38315

Shivlingi: A Common but Important Twine in Patalkot

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=40216

Indigenous Food for Combating Micro-Nutrient Deficiency

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=40336

My Favourite Culinary Herb: Ajwain

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=40966

Treating Water through Traditional Ways: A Conservational Approach in Patalkot

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=41562

Traditional Herbal Knowledge: Ray of Hope for New Drug Development

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=42066

Sitafal: The Sugar Apple

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=42067

Aloe vera: Healing Burns and Infections

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=42069

Traditional Indian Uses of Mehndi (Henna)

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=42072

Kitchen Garden: A clinic in your backyard

http://www.positivehealth.com/article-view.php?articleid=2160

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (31): Herbal Formulations for Piles

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/herbsforpiles.shtml

Traditional medicines of Gonds and Bharias (32): Herbal Medicine for General Constipation

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/constipation.shtml

Herbal Treatment for Hair Loss Dandruff and Baldness

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_2402.shtml

Traditional Medicinal Uses of Afeem in Central India

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/58805

Monkey´s favorite seasonal fruit: Holoptelea integrifolia

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/59399

Herbal Soft Drinks for Combating Sun Stroke Heat Stroke and Loo

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_2413.shtml

Cultivate Stevia rebaudiana: An Alte ative for Table Sugar

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/62153

Herbs for Curing Male Sexual Debility by Patalkot and Dang Healers in India

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/63712

Herbal Treatment for Eczema (Ring Worm) by Bhumkas in Patalkot valley

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/64319

Home Remedies for a Beautiful You

http://www.positivehealth.com/article-view.php?articleid=2452

Dr Deepak Acharya Books

Indigenous Herbal Medicines: Tribal Formulations and Traditional Herbal Practices

www.patalkot.com/book.html

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Ethno-medicinal Plants Used by Gond Tribe of Ghat-Parasia, District Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India

Introduction Chhindwara District is situated on Satpura plateau at 1550-3820 feet above the sea level. The District lies between 18 8'- 20 9' E. The arrangements of the plateau varies in altitude from 760-1030 mts. Ghat-Parasia is situated at Chhindwara- Jabalpur road about 12 km away from Chhindwara. Gonds are the main inhabitants of the village. These villagers still practice herbal medicines. The knowledge of these medicines is age old. For them, use of herbs is the cheapest way for cure of various health disorders. So far, there is no Government clinic in the village.

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Patalkot: Valley of Miraculous herbs and tribal culture

Since time immemorial, people have gathered plant and animal resources for their needs. Examples include edible nuts, mushrooms, fruits, herbs, spices, gums, game, fodder, fibers used for construction of shelter and housing, clothing or utensils, and plant or animal products for medicinal, ...Since time immemorial, people have gathered plant and animal resources for their needs.

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Needs of Implementation of Indigenous Knowledge in Plantation of Avenue Trees: A Report

Earlier during British period, the plants of various utility had been planted near roadsides with a view that a person during his traveling may get benefited in various ways by these plants. They used to select plants based on their different utilities such as, food, minor economic uses and minor forest produces as well as for shade purposes. It was also the aim of those people for selecting the plants that the plant products might be available in different seasons of the year. Themselves developed this idea on the basis of their indigenous knowledge.

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Herbal treatments by Gonds of Ghat-Parasia, District Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India

Chhindwara District is situated on Satpura plateau at 1550-3820 feet above the sea level. The District lies between 18 8'- 20 9' E. The arrangements of the plateau varies in altitude from 760-1030 mts. Ghat-Parasia is situated at Chhindwara- Jabalpur road about 12 km away from Chhindwara ...Chhindwara District is situated on Satpura plateau at 1550-3820 feet above the sea level. The District lies between 18 8'- 20 9' E. The arrangements of the plateau varies in altitude from 760-1030 mts.

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List of few important medicinal plants used by indeginous people of Central India

Few important medicinal plants used by indeginous people of Central India for curing various ailments: Name of Plant Hindi Name English Name Acacia arabica Babul Gum Treer Achyranthes aspera ...Few important medicinal plants used by indeginous people of Central India for curing various ailments: Name of Plant Hindi Name English Name Acacia arabica Babul Gum Treer

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Herbs of Sillewani Ghats, Chhindwara District- Madhya Pradesh, India

Introduction Chhindwara District is situated on Satpura plateau at 1550-3820 feet above the sea level. The District lies between 18 8'- 20 9' E. The arrangements of the plateau varies in altitude from 760-1030 mts. Sillewani-Ghat is situated at Chhindwara- Nagpur road about 32 km away from Chhindwara. Villagers still practice herbal medicines in this area. The knowledge of these medicines is age old. For them, use of herbs is the cheapest way for cure of various health disorders.

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Environment Conservation Programmes in Danielson College, M.P., India

Established in 1970, Danielson College has been involved in various Environmental Conservation activities for a long time back. Dr M K Rai was the first man who laid foundation to environmental activities in the college. He started a programme called Environment Conservation Programme (ECP). This programme was aimed to spread knowledge on environment conservation among the tribal people of the area. AIMS OF THE ECP to develop awareness attitude and skills among the school children and tribal folk;

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Medicinal Plants of Chhindwara

In this article, it is aimed to discuss the ethnomedicinal importance of more that 100 urban medicinal plants which are being used by native people of this area. Chhindwara, in the South-West of Jabalpur Revenue Division, is situated on the Satpura Plateau in the South-Central part of the Madhya Pradesh State (the Central State of India) and lies between latitudes 21°23' and 22°49' North and the longitudes 78°10' and 79°24' East. Chhindwara district is gifted with abundance in natural resources, especially minerals, forests and agriculture. A Complete Picture

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Traditional knowledge for curing various ailments among Gonds and Bharias of Patalkot valley, M.P., India

Introduction: Ethno botanical research on medicinal plants is getting much importance and it is included among the advanced research in India during the recent years. Plants have much relevance on Socio-economic, Socio-religious aspects of human life in India. Central India is covered with tropical forests, which are supposed to be rich in biodiversity. However subtropical hill forests are found in few areas. About 500 species of medicinal plants are found. Some of the economically medicinal plants are on the verge of extinction. The endemic and rare flora is also found in the region.

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Chaitua Palayan (Migration): A Problem of Tribals of Patalkot

Chaitua Palaayan: It’s a common word among the tribals of Tamia and Patalkot valley of Chhindwara District, Madhya Pradesh, India. Chaitua, a word derived from Hindi “Chait” means beginning of summer.

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Five Important Indian Medicinal Plants for Curing Various Disorders with Special Reference to Sciatica

Medicinal plants have been curing various disorders in human being from the time immemorial. Allopathic drugs sometimes show negative effect or side effects but herbs are safer and easy to access. The herbal treatments are cheap as compared to allopathic drugs. Sciatica is a common disorder by ...Medicinal plants have been curing various disorders in human being from the time immemorial. Allopathic drugs sometimes show negative effect or side effects but herbs are safer and easy to access. The herbal treatments are cheap as compared to allopathic drugs.

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Herbs For Treatment of Skin Diseases in Patalkot Valley, Chhindwara (India)

Patalkot is a lovely landscape located at a depth of 3000-3200 feet in a valley. Because of the great depth at which it is located this place is christened as 'Patalkot' ('Patal means very deep, in Sanskrit). Patalkot is spread over an area of 79 Sq.Km. It is a treasure of forest and herbal wealth. There are 12 villages and 13 hamlets in this valley, with a total population of 2012.Because of the inaccessibility of this area, the tribals of this region were totally cut off from the civilized world.

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Patalkot: The Hidden World

Detailed information about people and plants of Patalkot in India

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Contacting Dr Deepak Acharya

Dr Deepak Acharya

Director

Abhumka Herbal Pvt Ltd

502, 5th Floor, Shreeji Chambers

B/h Cargo Motors, CG Road

Ahmedabad- 380 006

Gujarat, India

+91 982 4050784;
Email: deepak@abhumka.com
Web: www.patalkot.com; www.abhumka.com

How to get started

to know more, kindly visit www.abhumka.com and www.patalkot.com