Animal-Based Remedies in Indian Traditional Medicine: Therapeutic Roles, Conservation Issues, and Research Perspectives

Author(s)	Archana Soni
Country	India
Abstract	his review explores the role of animal-based remedies in Indian traditional medicine, highlighting their therapeutic uses, cultural significance, and species diversity. It discusses conservation challenges, ethical concerns, and research gaps, while showcasing sustainable models like the Irula Snake-Catchers’ Cooperative. The study emphasizes the need for scientific validation, alternative substitutes, and integration of ethnozoological knowledge into biodiversity conservation and healthcare policies.
Keywords	Zootherapy; Ayurveda; Siddha; Ethnozoology; Traditional medicine; Animal-based remedies; Conservation; IUCN; CITES; Irula Snake-Catchers’ Cooperative; Biodiversity ethics; India
Field	Biology
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-01-11
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.54229

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