Traditional
Knowledge in
Engineering
Engineering techniques developed by ancient societies, such as the Greeks and
Romans, continue to influence modern day construction. Traditional practices can
provide sustainable solutions for modern engineering challenges.
by Sai Kumar
Traditional Medicine System
1 Herbs and 2 Balance and Harmony
Natural Remedies
Traditional medicine systems
Traditional medicine systems emphasize the importance of
rely on natural remedies, like maintaining balance and
herbs and plants, to treat harmony within the body to
illness. promote health and prevent
disease.
3 Prevention Over Cure
Traditional medicine systems prioritize prevention through healthy
lifestyle choices and maintaining a strong immune system over curing
illness.
Medical Plants Used in
Alternative Medicine
Lavender Ginger Root Aloe Vera
Known for its calming Ginger has anti-inflammatory Aloe vera is a popular natural
properties, lavender is used in properties and is often used to remedy for skin irritation and
aromatherapy and as a natural soothe nausea and digestive burns.
remedy for anxiety and issues.
insomnia.
Traditional Knowledge and Biotechnolog
1 History of Biotechnology
Biotechnology has been used for thousands of years, from traditional techniques like
fermentation to modern genetic engineering.
2 Preserving Traditional Knowledge
Biotechnology can be used to preserve traditional knowledge and practices by identifying
valuable traits and characteristics in indigenous crops and animals.
3 Merging Traditional and Modern Practices
Combining traditional knowledge with modern biotechnology can lead to more sustainable
and effective solutions for food production and healthcare.
Traditional Knowledge in Agriculture
Permaculture Seed Saving Agroforestry
Permaculture is a system of Traditional farmers have saved Agroforestry combines
agriculture that mimics natural seeds for generations, traditional knowledge of tree-
ecosystems to create a self- preserving valuable crop cropping with modern farming
sustaining and regenerative diversity and minimizing the techniques to create more
environment. need for harmful pesticides sustainable and productive
and fertilizers. farming systems.
Management of Biodiversity
Traditional Natural Biodiversity and
Ecological Resource Food Security
Knowledge Management
Indigenous communities Traditional resource Preserving biodiversity is
have developed rich management practices, essential for maintaining
knowledge of their local such as rotational grazing food security, as diverse
ecosystems, which can be and wild harvesting, can ecosystems are more
used to inform biodiversity help promote biodiversity resilient to environmental
management strategies. and prevent overuse of changes and can provide a
natural resources. wider range of food sources.
Food Security and Protection of
Traditional Knowledge
Small-Scale Farming Local Food Markets Indigenous Food
Sovereignty
Small-scale farming can Local food markets provide a
promote food security and source of income and food Indigenous food sovereignty
preserve traditional knowledge security for small-scale farmers emphasizes the importance of
by maintaining local food while preserving traditional food preserving traditional food
systems and crop diversity. systems and cultural practices. systems and knowledge to
promote food security and
cultural survival.
