Riding the wave : South Africa's contribution to ethnopharmacological research over the last 25 years
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Publisher
Journal of Ethnopharmacology
Publication Year
2005
Body
South Africa is a country with both rich floral biodiversity and cultural diversity. Traditional herbal medicines form an important part of the healthcare of most South Africans, and relies heavily on the use of indigenous plants. This article briefly describes the role South Africa has played in recent years, in contributing to the worldwide increase in research in the field of ethnopharmacology.
Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Journal Volume
100
Journal Number
no. 1-2
Journal Pages
127-130
Collection
Journal Name
Journal of Ethnopharmacology
Keywords
Ethnobotany
Ethnopharmacology
Indigenous knowledge
South Africa
Traditional medicine
medicinal plants
Africa
Journal articles from the Grassland Society of Southern Africa (GSSA) African Journal of Range and Forage Science as well as related articles and reports from throughout the southern African region.