Ethnomedicine

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Ethnomedicine

Ancestral Legacy and Use of Medicinal Plants

Social and cultural anthropology Complementary and alternative medicine and therapies Botany and plant sciences

Authors: Jose L. Martinez, Jose Mostacero-Leon, Ina Aneva

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Language: English

Published by: CRC Press

Published on: 26th February 2026

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781040660300


Ethnomedicine: Ancestral Legacy and Use of Medicinal Plants

Ethnomedicine: Ancestral Legacy and Use of Medicinal Plants is a book that explores the deep connection between humanity and medicinal plants, blending ancestral wisdom with modern scientific perspectives. Written by experts from four continents, it presents diverse healing traditions from Latin America, the Balkans, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

Through case studies and cultural narratives, the book examines sacred rituals, culinary-medicinal practices, and the therapeutic potential of plants. It emphasizes the importance of preserving traditional knowledge, promoting biodiversity conservation, and fostering intercultural understanding. This work is both a valuable reference and an inspiring call to honor ethnomedicine.

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