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Biodiversity, traditional medicine and public health: where do they

WebGiven the increased use of traditional medicines, possibilities that would ensure its successful integration into a public health framework should be explored. This …

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Medicinal plants used in traditional medicine by Oromo people, …

WebAbout 85% of world population uses herbal medicines for prevention and treatment of diseases, and the demand is increasing in developed and developing …

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The role of traditional medicine practice in primary health care …

WebTraditional medicine practice (TMP) within Aboriginal Australia encompasses a holistic worldview which reflects that of the World Health Organizations definition of …

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Perceptions of health and illness among the Konso people of

WebCross-cultural studies indicate that every culture has its own particular explanations for health and illness and its own healing strategies. The Konso people …

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Exploration of ethnomedicinal plants and their practices in human …

WebThe utilization of plants and plant resources for various ethnobotanical purposes is a common practice in local towns and villages of developing countries, …

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Ethnobotanical study of traditional medicinal plants used by the …

WebMedicinal plants are vital resources for primary health care of people around the world [].Approximately 80% of the global population is estimated to utilize medicinal …

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Interactions between local medical systems and the biomedical …

WebLocal medical systems (LMSs) are complex and dynamic, encompassing local perceptions of diseases, prevention and treatment strategies, and evaluations of …

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The contribution of traditional healers' clinics to public health care

WebEthiopian people have been using traditional medicine since time immemorial with 80% of its population dependent on traditional medicines. However, the …

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Best practices in intercultural health: five case studies in Latin

WebThe practice of integrating western and traditional indigenous medicine is fast becoming an accepted and more widely used approach in health care systems …

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Ethnomedicinal plants used to treat human ailments in the …

WebTraditional medicines remained as the most affordable and easily accessible source of treatment in the primary health care system among diverse communities in …

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Local knowledge in community-based approaches to medicinal …

WebPurpose and objectives of the research. The contribution of local knowledge systems in conservation and sustainable use of natural resources is gaining wider …

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Traditional use of medicinal plants in south-central Zimbabwe: …

WebTraditional medicine has remained as the most affordable and easily accessible source of treatment in the primary healthcare system of resource poor …

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Welcome to Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine

WebEthnobiology is a multidisciplinary field of study that draws on approaches and methods from both the social and biological sciences. Ethnobiology aims at investigating …

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"If you don't believe it, it won't help you": use of bush medicine in

WebIn recent years there has been an increased priority given to Aboriginal cancer in mainstream health[].When compared to the difference in life expectancy …

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Forming a joint dialogue among faith healers, traditional healers …

WebQualitative evidence on dialogue formation and collaboration is very scanty in Kenya. This study thus aimed at the formation of dialogue and establishment of …

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The governance of traditional medicine and herbal remedies in the

WebA lot of emphasis is often placed on modern governance systems and little or no attention is given to traditional governance practices which remain largely …

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Ethnomedicinal knowledge of a marginal hill community of Central

WebIndigenous communities use wild plants to cure human ailments since ancient times; such knowledge has significant potential for formulating new drugs and …

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Ethnomedical survey of Berta ethnic group Assosa Zone, …

WebTraditional medicine (TM) has been a major source of health care in Ethiopia as in most developing countries around the world. This survey examined the extent and …

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