Nivruti Awari - Session 01

AR-029-4-1

(00:00:00) He describes how he became a Vaidu (traditional healer), how he learned about medicinal plants and herbs, and how he gained knowledge of diagnosing diseases. (00:02:58) He explains his methods for treating bone-related conditions such as fractures and swelling. He discusses how he realigns dislocated bones and prepares herbal ointments used for plasters, including the ingredients and roots involved. (00:03:00) He talks about his treatments for various bone and muscle-related issues. He uses massage techniques after diagnosing the condition of the muscles and veins, and prescribes medicines prepared from mango turmeric and Diospyros virginiana. The same herbal paste is also used for plastering. (00:04:45) He explains his diagnostic methods and the symptoms he observes in patients to determine their ailment. (00:08:33) He describes how he stores medicines, where he sources medicinal plants and herbs, and how he remembers the locations of specific plants in the forest. (00:10:30) He discusses several medicinal plants and roots used during treatment, along with their dosages and methods of preparation. He also explains how he prepares similar dosages for treating animals. (00:16:13) He explains the dietary guidelines he gives to patients and the specific medicine dosages they must follow during the course of treatment. (00:18:14) He talks about the recovery period for patients, noting that it varies depending on the type of illness or injury. He also mentions the precautions patients must take during recovery. (00:19:30) He shares how he treats animals himself but advises human patients requiring plaster to visit a city doctor for proper medical intervention. (00:21:52) He speaks about his fee structure, explaining that he never demands payment and accepts whatever the patient voluntarily offers. (00:23:15) He discusses the number of patients who visit his home to receive treatment. (00:29:07) He talks about how he is passing on his knowledge to his children to ensure that the healing practices and traditional medicinal knowledge are preserved for the future.

16-07-2025

Oral History Interviews of Vaidu