Use of Wild Mushrooms among the Tamangs of Nepal

Authors

  • Nina Pandey Tribhuvan University
  • Shiva Devkota GPO Box 24968, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Morten Christensen he Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University
  • Usha Budathoki Tribhuvan University

Keywords:

wild mushrooms, NTFP, Tamangs

Abstract

Wild mushrooms are one of the most important non-timber forest products (NTFP) in Nepal. The use of wild mushrooms as food began from prehistoric time. Tamangs are regarded as one of the Nepalese ethnic groups which are most dedicated mycophagous. This paper address the uses of wild mushrooms among the Tamangs of different parts of Nepal. At least 49 taxa of fungi are used as sources of nutrition and medicinal agents and are sold at the markets whereas the rest are used for local consumption. Accidents with lethal mushroom poisoning are rare but information on treatment of poisoning include vinegar and several local herbs.

Nepal Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 7, 2007

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Author Biographies

Nina Pandey, Tribhuvan University

Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Shiva Devkota, GPO Box 24968, Kathmandu, Nepal

GPO Box 24968, Kathmandu, Nepal

Morten Christensen, he Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University

The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University Copenhagen, Denmark

Usha Budathoki, Tribhuvan University

Central Department of Botany Tribhuvan University Nepal

Published

2007-08-30

How to Cite

Pandey, N., Devkota, S., Christensen, M., & Budathoki, U. (2007). Use of Wild Mushrooms among the Tamangs of Nepal. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology, 7, 97–104. Retrieved from https://nepjol.info./index.php/NJST/article/view/579

Issue

Vol. 7 (2006)

Section

Articles

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