2024, Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part A

This paper is an attempt to bring an idea about the etnogynacological practices of Mannan tribes in Kerala. It mainly focuses on the puberty, prenatal and postnatal care of Mannnan tribes. This study is based on ethnographic fieldwork. This study discussed the herbal plants and their application in the etnogyncological practices of Mannan tribes. Also, this study covered the area of challenges and issues faced by the tribes in ethnogynacologicl practices and indigenous systems.