Workshop on 'Traditional Manipuri Age-Old Home Remedies' kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, July 14 2026: A two-day Training Cum Workshop on "Traditional Manipuri Age-Old Home Remedies (Yelhou Hidak)" began on Tuesday at TS Paul Manipur Women's College, Mongsangei.

The workshop was organised by the Apunba Manipur Maiba Maibi Phurup (AMMMP), Manipur, with support from Henry Martyn Institute International Centre for Research, Interfaith Relations and Reconciliation (HMI) .

The inaugural function was graced by K Debadutta Sharma, Director, Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation.

Manipur as chief guest.

Ksh Devendra Singh, Principal, TS Paul Manipur Women's College presided over the function.

Guests of honour included Ningthoukhongjam Tombi Raj, president, AMMMP; and Konthoujam Manoranjan Singh, member, GB, TS Paul Manipur Women's College.

Speaking at the event, Ningthoukhongjam Tombi Raj, president, AMMMP said "Since ancient times, our forefathers have been using plants, animals, and insects to prepare traditional medicines.

This indigenous knowledge, passed down through generations, is known as Yelhou Hidak" .

He noted that while modem health sciences have advanced and increased human lifespan, traditional 'Yelhou Hidak' has been healing people for generations.

"Maiba and Maibi are our forefathers in modem society.

The medicine prepared by them also contains science", he said, adding that scientific validation is now needed.

He informed that documentation is being done with IBSD, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Government of India and AMMMP .

"Efforts are also on to obtain patents, which will enable these traditional medicines to reach pharmacies", he added.

In his address, K Debadutta stressed the need to integrate traditional age-old home remedies with modem scientific techniques to preserve effective indigenous healing practices for future generations.

He said that due to over-exploitation, many important medicinal plants have become extinct, and much traditional knowledge is being lost as it is not passed to the next generation.

He urged researchers and Maiba-Maibi to work together to scientifically study the composition and efficacy of indigenous medicines.

He added that if traditional and modem medicine are pursued together, indigenous remedies can be conserved and new quality medicines can be developed.

"Proper packaging and branding of these products can also create livelihood opportunities and boost the State's economy, said K Debadutta.

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