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

Ethnoveterinary medicinal plants and their utilization by indigenous and local communities of Dugda District, Central Rift Valley, Ethiopia
Ethnoveterinary medicinal plants have been used by the people of Dugda District in the primary health care system to treat various livestock ailments for generations, particularly, in underserved rural areas. ... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - March 9, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Bula Kere Oda, Ermias Lulekal, Bikila Warkineh, Zemede Asfaw and Asfaw Debella Tags: Research Source Type: research

Traditional knowledge of animal-derived medicines used by Gelao community in Northern Guizhou, China
This study aims to document and preserve the traditional medicinal knowledge of the Gelao community in Northern Guizhou, China, providing valuable insights for modern pharmacological research and the developme... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - March 1, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Xiaoqi Liu, Shuo Li, Yi Feng, Xingxing Chen, Yuhan Ma, Hai Xiao, Yongxia Zhao, Sha Liu, Guishen Zheng, Xiujuan Yang, Faming Wu and Jian Xie Tags: Research Source Type: research

Cultural attitudes and human pressure towards vultures around the Como é National Park, Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa)
Populations of vultures in Africa have experienced a rapid decline over recent decades, with some species suffering losses of more than 90%. Various forms of human pressures have been identified as the causes ... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - February 29, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Asso Armel Asso, N ’golo Abdoulaye Koné and Volker Salewski Tags: Research Source Type: research

Ethnobotanical study of traditional medicinal plants used by the local Gamo people in Boreda Abaya District, Gamo Zone, southern Ethiopia
Medicinal plants have been used for centuries and are still relied upon by over 80% of the Ethiopian population. The people of Gamo, southern Ethiopia, have a rich cultural and traditional lifestyle with a lon... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - February 28, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Juhar Zemede, Tegenu Mekuria, Clintone Onyango Ochieng, Guy Eric Onjalalaina and Guang-Wan Hu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Influence of socio-demographic factors on medicinal plant knowledge among three selected ethnic groups in south-central Ethiopia
The influence of socio-demographic variables was widely explored to evaluate their impact on indigenous and local ethnobotanical knowledge. However, the studies conducted in Ethiopia mainly focused on rural ar... (Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine)
Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - February 28, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sintayehu Tamene, Mesele Negash, Fortunatus Bulabo Makonda and Linley Chiwona-Karltun Tags: Research Source Type: research