Indigenous Knowledge of NamibiaIndigenous knowledge is the dynamic information base of a society, facilitating communication and decision-making. It is the cornerstone of many modern-day innovations in science and technology. It is also a ready and valuable resource for sustainable and resilient livelihoods, and attracts increasing public interest due to its applications in bio-technology, health, bioprospecting, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food preparation, mathematics and astronomy. INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE OF NAMIBIA is a fascinating compendium aimed at a wide readership of academics and students, government officials, policy makers, and development partners. The 17 chapters examine the indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants for treating HIV/AIDS, malaria, cancer, and other microbial infections of humans and livestock; indigenous foods; coping and response strategies in dealing with human-wildlife conflicts, floods, gender, climate change and the management of natural resources. A new rationalisation of adolescent customary and initiation ceremonies is recommended in response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic; and a case study of the San people of Namibia speaks to the challenges of harmonising modern education with that of indigenous people. |
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... conflict IBPC Interim Bio-Prospecting Committee IC 50 half maximal inhibitory concentration IEK indigenous ecological knowledge IKS indigenous knowledge systems ILO International Labour Organization Capacity Building International, ...
... ART programmes discourage the use of traditional medicines, fearing that the efficacy of antiretroviral drugs may be inhibited by traditional medicines, or that their interactions could lead to toxicity (Hardon et al., 2008).
... 3.22 of parasites was inhibited by 50% (i.e. the half maximal inhibitory concentration, or IC50) for V. capensis, ... and N. costata required for effective parasite inhibition activity was ~1.5 times more than that of D. eriocarpum.
A colorimetric test was used to determine the antioxidant potential of each plant extract, while a gelatin-coated film was used to determine the protease inhibition potential. Proteases, especially matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), ...
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A succinct narrative on resourceful and relevant knowledge to future bio-pharmaceutical innovation in Africa. A definite must have in every life sciences school out there!
Contenido
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4 The use of traditional medicinal plants as antimicrobial treatments | 89 |
5 Indigenous knowledge and antimicrobial properties of plants used in ethnoveterinary medicine | 115 |
6 School learners knowledge and views of traditional medicinal plant use in two regions in Namibia | 135 |
From traditional to scientific knowledge current status and applications | 157 |
12 Understanding indigenous coping strategies of the Basubiya on the flooded plains of the Zambezi River | 241 |
A gendered approach | 263 |
The case of the Mafwe people | 283 |
Road to demarginalization in formal education | 311 |
16 Messages given to adolescents and young adults during initiation ceremonies and their relation to HIVAIDS | 331 |
Exploring the prospects and challenges of integrating indigenous knowledge at the University of Namibia | 361 |
Questions for students | 379 |
Glossary | 387 |
8 Traditionally fermented milk products | 169 |
An indigenous fermented beverage | 187 |
10 Harvesting and consumption of the giant African bullfrog a delicacy in northern Namibia | 205 |
11 Indigenous knowledge used in the management of humanwildlife conflict along the borders of the Etosha National Park | 219 |
Contributors | 399 |
Back cover | 407 |
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Información bibliográfica
| Título | Indigenous Knowledge of Namibia Book collections on Project MUSE |
| Editores | Chinsembu, Kazhila C., Cheikhyoussef, Ahmad |
| Edición | ilustrada, reimpresa |
| Editor | University of Namibia Press, 2016 |
| ISBN | 9991642056, 9789991642055 |
| Largo | 414 páginas |
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