Ethnopharmacological relevance Menstrual disorders are generally not perceived as major
health concerns by global health organizations, despite being disruptive to women׳ s daily …

Traditional medicine is an important component of the health care system of most
developing countries. However, indigenous knowledge about herbal medicines of many …

Species distribution modeling and niche dynamics of alien plants can aid in understanding
the existing and future invasion potential in the wake of climate change. We describe the …

Numerous empirical studies have highlighted how women experience gender-based
disadvantages in accessing, using, and exercising control over forest resources. This paper …

The majority of human populations in developing countries rely on traditional medicines but
the practice of traditional medicine is not the same across the world. In this study, the authors …

Abstract Sub-Saharan African human populations rely heavily on wild-harvested medicinal
plants for their health. The trade in herbal medicine provides an income for many West …

Background Understanding the functional diversity of home gardens and their socio-
ecological determinants is essential for mainstreaming these agroforestry practices into …

Background This study represents the first in-depth ethnobotanical study in the province of
Uíge in northern Angola and documents the traditional knowledge of the Bakongo people …

Ethnopharmacological relevance African medicinal plant markets offer insight into
commercially important species, salient health concerns in the region, and possible …

In the mysterious and pristine forests of the tropics, a wealth of ethnobotanical panaceas and
shamanic knowledge promises cures for everything from cancer and AIDS to the common …