Medicinal Value Of Indigenous Foods Consumed By The Bodo People Of Baksa District Of Assam (India)

The present paper explores the indigenous food varieties consumed by Bodo people of Salbari area of Baksa District of Assam. Bodos are one of the major ethnic tribe of Assam. The dietary habits of Bodos mostly depend on the local sources of variety of vegetables and non vegetarian food items. The Bodos of Baksa district are well adapted with their natural surroundings and forest resources for their livelihood and they still practice indigenous knowledge of food preparation and food preservation. The Bodo people still prefer ethnic foods comprise of various wild edible plant, animal and insects which have medicinal value which cure various diseases and ailments like cholera, dysentery, cold and cough etc.