Deepak Acharya

He is the Director of Abhumka Herbal Pvt Ltd in Ahmedabad, India. He has been documenting ethnobotanical knowledge of tribals of Central and Western India. Dr Acharya has written more than 35 research papers in National and International journals of repute. He writes popular articles for web and magazines too. His company validates herbal practices of healers from two remote pockets in India. He has done extensive documentation of Bhumkas (Local healers) of Patalkot and now his is eyeing on Bhagats (Local healers) of Dang district The Dangs in South Gujarat. Dr Acharya's work and dedication for the tribal welfare has been well appreciated by The Wall Street Journal. He is a Feature Writer/ Member- Editorial Board for many magazines. He has written articles for ECOS- Australia, Positive Health- UK, Essential Herbal Magazine- USA and many more. Dr Acharya's book entitled "Herbal Medicines: Tribal Formulations and Traditional Herbal Practices" has been greatly appreciated world over.

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Articles by Deepak Acharya

Swine Flu and You

August 13, 2009

This article is about a herbal formulation for better immunity among human beings so that they keep away H1N1 from them.

Indigenous Healing Practices: Treatments for Illness as Prescribed By Indian Bhumkas and Bhagats

March 07, 2009

Tribal healers Bhumkas and Bhagats perform indigenous practices to cure various common and complicated disorders, here are few practices.

Madhuca indica (Mahua): The Honey Tree

January 21, 2009

The article deals with brief information about medicinal and other properties of the Honey Tree (Madhuca indica). The tree has got sacred place among various tribal rituals too.

The Wood Apple: Aegle marmelos

January 17, 2009

Bael tree (The Wood Apple) is one the most common and religious tree in India. It has hundreds of medicinal importance. The current article focuses on few simple but important medicinal uses of the plant/parts.

Back Pain Cure by Bhumkas of Patalkot Valley

January 12, 2009

Herbal healers of Patalkot have formulations to cure back pain. The current article deals with few herbal practices performed by the Bhumkas (local healers) in brief.

The Healing Properties of Cluster Fig Tree

January 11, 2009

This article is about the medicinal properties of Ficus racemosa, found in the Patalkot valley of Madhya Pradesh, India.

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

June 02, 2008

Indian Aphrodisiacs

Cultivate Stevia rebaudiana: An Alternative for Table Sugar

May 17, 2008

New article about Stevia cultivation

Monkey´s favorite seasonal fruit: Holoptelea integrifolia

April 22, 2008

During our extensive surveys in Patalkot valley of Madhya Pradesh and Dangs in South Gujarat, we came across many important uses of the trees and herbs by the local inhabitants. Tribals in both these remote areas of India use Holoptelia in many herbal practices. It has been used to cure rheumatoid, ...

Traditional Medicinal Uses of Afeem in Central India

April 17, 2008

This article is excerpt from an upcoming book by Dr Deepak Acharya and Dr Anshu Shrivastava. Traditional tribal formulations play vital role in primary health care among the tribals in India. This article is all about a medicinal herb locally called as Afeem. Coming soon! a complete book by Dr Deepak Acharya about more than 2200 traditional tribal formulations and complete profile of 210 medicinal plants used among the local tribes of Central and Western India. Book your copy, contact Dr Deepak Acharya.

Traditional Indian Uses of Mehndi (Henna)

November 04, 2007

Mehndi (Lawsonia inermis) belongs to family Lytharaceae and in Sanskrit it is known as Medayantika. The plant is found scarcely in dry deciduous forests in hot and semi arid regions and extensively cultivated as a hedge plant. It is two-meter long when fully grown-up and release of a typical delicat...

Aloe vera: Healing Burns and Infections

November 04, 2007

The gel obtained from the Aloe plant is having enormous properties ranging for burn healing to cosmetic application. A luscious perennial plant belonging to the Liliaceae, Aloe vera is nowadays being commercially exploited world-over for its properties to make well common health complaints. It is al...

Sitafal: The Sugar Apple

November 04, 2007

Annona squamosa belongs to family Annonaceae and it is known as Sugar apple or Custard apple in English. A shrub or small tree up to 6 m high, Custard apple is edible fruit with white pulp that contains many black shiny seeds in it. It is commonly found in deciduous forests and also cultivated in ma...

Traditional Herbal Knowledge: Ray of Hope for New Drug Development

November 04, 2007

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. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated that 80...

Treating Water through Traditional Ways: A Conservational Approach in Patalkot

October 30, 2007

Patalkot valley in central India is a home of tribals. This rugged valley, with its utter gorgeousness, is land of ethnicity and ritual. The local tribesmen are expert in curing various health related disorders. Tribals live in great harmony without disturbing each other’s life. For farming purpose...

My Favourite Culinary Herb: Ajwain

October 23, 2007

Ajwain is Hindi name for a very important Asian spice known botanically as Trachyspermum ammi. In English, it is known as Bishop’s weed or Lovage. It belongs to family Apiaceae. It is a small, erect, annual shrub, with soft fine hairs. The fruits are minute, egg-shaped and grayish which are used as ...

Indigenous Food for Combating Micro-Nutrient Deficiency

October 17, 2007

Uncultivated plants have contributed to the diet of both humans and animals since their first emergence on planet Earth. Human beings ate a range of wild plants, whereas today the diet of developed societies is limited to only some cultivated vegetables. However, there are few tribal pockets in Indi...

Shivlingi: A Common but Important Twine in Patalkot

October 14, 2007

Shivlingi (Bryonia lacinosa) is a very commonly found herb in Patalkot valley. It belongs to family Cucurbitaceae. In English, it is known as Lollipop plant. This herb is a twine and found abundantly in Patalkot valley. Current article deals in the medicinal properties of this common but very import...

Tribal Customs for Happy and Peaceful Family

September 24, 2007

Patalkot in Central India is abode of tribals. Gonds and Bharias are the two major tribes residing this valley. Tribals have a very different lifestyle. They have certain rituals and rules to live life happily. During my research work in the valley in between 1997-2004, I found the lifestyle of thes...

Need of a Platform for Traditional Healers and Their Knowledge

September 19, 2007

Over 90% of tribal population in two tribal pocket of India i.e. Patalkot and Dangs; depends on traditional medical practices for day to day health care. Dang and Patalkot are two remote areas in India where traditional herbal practices are performed on a large scale. The herbal practitioners are ca...