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Unravelling taboos and cultural beliefs associated with hidden hunger among pregnant and breast-feeding women in Buyende district Eastern Uganda
Food taboos and cultural beliefs among pregnant and breast-feeding women influence their food consumption patterns and hence the health of women and unborn children. Cognizant of their neglect in programs aime... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - May 2, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Patience Tugume, Abubakar Sadik Mustafa, Abdul Walusansa, Samuel Ojelel, Evelyne B. Nyachwo, Emmanuel Muhumuza, Maria Nampeera, Fredrick Kabbale and Jamilu.E. Ssenku Tags: Research Source Type: research

Knowledge and practices of traditional management of child malnutrition and associated pathologies in Benin
Child malnutrition is a major public health challenge, affecting millions of children worldwide, with alarming proportions of children under five in Benin. The complexity of managing this condition is increase... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - May 2, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ahamid é Carel Sosthène Vissoh, Jean Robert Klotoé, Lauris Fah, Eric Agbodjento, Hornel Koudokpon, Eskyl Togbe, Souad Saïdou and Victorien Dougnon Tags: Research Source Type: research

Ethnobotanical studies on rice landraces under on-farm conservation in Xishuangbanna of Yunnan Province, China
A complex interaction and mutual influence exists among landscapes, cultures, and landraces, with rice culture being a typical embodiment of this relationship. The conservation of landraces operates alongside ... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - April 29, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Fei Wang, Tao Sun, Shuai Yu, Chunhui Liu, Zhuo Cheng, Jianxin Xia and Longzhi Han Tags: Research Source Type: research

Plant cultural indicators of forest resources from the Himalayan high mountains: implications for improving agricultural resilience, subsistence, and forest restoration
This study aims to determine the plant cultural values of forest resources and identify plant ... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - April 24, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Shiekh Marifatul Haq, Aadil Abdullah Khoja, Muhammad Waheed, Andrea Pieroni, Manzer H. Siddiqui and Rainer W. Bussmann Tags: Research Source Type: research

Traditional lore on the healing effects of therapeutic plants used by the local communities around Simien Mountains National Park, northwestern Ethiopia
Simien Mountain National Park is a world heritage site with spectacular landscapes and rich in floral diversity. Exploring the plethora of conventional wisdom regarding therapeutic flora for sustainable use and d... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - April 17, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Endalkachew Seraw, Yirgalem Melkamu and Getinet Masresha Tags: Research Source Type: research

Ethno-medicinal uses and cultural importance of stingless bees and their hive products in several ethnic communities of Bhutan
Indigenous and non-indigenous people in subtropical and temperate areas of Bhutan share an intricate relationship with stingless bees for diverse purposes including ethno-medicinal uses. Stingless bees hold si... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - April 10, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Thubten Gyeltshen, Chet P. Bhatta, Tulsi Gurung, Pelden Dorji and Jigme Tenzin Tags: Research Source Type: research

Access restrictions to forest resources, rather than COVID-19 bans, drive the selection of firewood species for bonfires during Festas Juninas in northeastern Brazil
The complex interplay of social and environmental factors shapes ecosystems, potentially leading to harmony or conflict, highlighting the importance of understanding these dynamics for coexistence. In developi... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - April 4, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Iara Vit ória de Oliveira Araújo, Diego Centeno-Alvarado and Marcelo Alves Ramos Tags: Research Source Type: research

A review of the melliferous flora of Yucatan peninsula, Mexico, on the basis for the honey production cycle
The Yucatan Peninsula (YP) is one of the most important regions in global apiculture. Hence, this work reviews and integrates the knowledge of the species diversity, growth habits, ecosystems, floral calendars... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - March 25, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Donaj í Zúñiga-Díaz, William Cetzal-Ix, Héctor López-Castilla, Eliana Noguera-Savelli, Iván Tamayo-Cen, Jesús Froylán Martínez-Puc and Saikat Kumar Basu Tags: Review Source Type: research

Variation in traditional knowledge of culturally important macromycete species among three indigenous communities of Oaxaca, Mexico
For centuries, wild mushrooms have been a forest resource of significant cultural value in several ethnic groups worldwide. In Mexico, extensive traditional knowledge on the use of fungal resources has been de... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Alexanders L ópez-García, Marko Gómez-Hernández and Etelvina Gándara Tags: Research Source Type: research

Ethnobotany of traditional cosmetics among the Oromo women in Madda Walabu District, Bale Zone, Southeastern Ethiopia
Traditional cosmetics play a significant role in the cultural practices and personal hygiene of many ethnic groups worldwide. The Oromo, an indigenous community in Ethiopia, has a rich history of utilizing loc... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - March 22, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Siraj Sultan, Habte Telila and Lemessa Kumsa Tags: Research Source Type: research

Local knowledge of homegarden plants in Miao ethnic communities in Laershan region, Xiangxi area, China
Homegardens are small-scale land use systems with significant implications for local livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development due to their diverse flora and fauna. Conducting homegar... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - March 18, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jin Luo, Qiang Li, Jianwu He, Jin Yan, Shujie Zhang, Xuepei Chang and Tao Wu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Ethnopharmacology of five flowers herbal tea, a popular traditional beverage in Hong Kong and South China
It has been a long-standing tradition of using herbal tea for preventive and therapeutic healthcare in Hong Kong and South China and Five Flowers Tea is one of the most popular herbal teas. Based on the princi... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - March 15, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kwun-Tin Chan, Hoi-Yan Wu, Wing-Yee Tin, Paul Pui-Hay But, Sidney Chin-Hung Cheung and Pang-Chui Shaw Tags: Research Source Type: research

Harmony in nature: understanding the cultural and ecological aspects of plant use in Ladakh
Traditional knowledge (TK) in Ladakh encapsulates a repository of experimental wisdom cultivated over millennia. Despite this cultural wealth, dwindling interest among the younger generations in the region ’s a... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - March 14, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kunzes Angmo, Bhupendra S. Adhikari, Rainer W. Bussmann and Gopal S. Rawat Tags: Research Source Type: research

Different divergence processes of isoglosses of folk nomenclature between wild trees and rice landraces imply the need for different conservation planning based on the type of plant resources
The intensification of production and socio-economic changes have accelerated the loss of local traditional knowledge and plant resources. Understanding the distribution and determinants of such biocultural di... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - March 14, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yoshinori Tokuoka, Mincheol Seo, Hiroshi Hayakawa, Fukuhiro Yamasaki, Kenichiro Kimura, Kenji Takashima, Kiyokazu Hashigoe, Hiromitsu Matsui and Mitsunori Oka Tags: Research Source Type: research

Saving the local tradition: ethnobotanical survey on the use of plants in Bologna district (Italy)
Traditional knowledge about plants is unfortunately subjected to a progressive loss, mainly due to globalization and depopulation of the rural areas. This work enhances the ethnobotanical knowledge from Northe... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - March 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ilaria Chiocchio, Lorenzo Marincich, Manuela Mandrone, Simona Trincia, Clarissa Tarozzi and Ferruccio Poli Tags: Research Source Type: research