Hmong herbal medicine and herbalists in Lao PDR: pharmacopeia and knowledge transmission

Hmong herbal medicine and herbalists in Lao PDR: pharmacopeia and knowledge transmission

Abstract Background In Lao PDR, the Hmong ethnic group has extensive knowledge about the use of medicinal plants. However, despite the importance of the Hmong pharmacopeia as a primary health care resource, no study has been undertaken to thoroughly document medicinal plant knowledge and its transmi...

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Main Authors: Jean Marc Dubost, Chiobouaphong Phakeovilay, Chithdavone Her, Audrey Bochaton, Elizabeth Elliott, Eric Deharo, Mouachan Xayvue, Somsanith Bouamanivong, Geneviève Bourdy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine
Subjects:
Hmong
Medicinal plant
Lao PDR
Pharmacopeia
Traditional medicine
TEK
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13002-019-0307-2

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