concept   medicinal plants
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1 medicinal plants Western In Western culture, medicinal plants are used as alternative medicine or supplements alongside pharmaceutical drugs. 8
2 medicinal plants Amazon rainforest indigenous communities Indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest have extensive knowledge of and cultural practices rooted in using natural medicinal plants for healing and wellness. 4
3 medicinal plants Traditional Indigenous cultures The use of medicinal plants is an important aspect of traditional indigenous healthcare practices. 3
4 medicinal plants Western herbalism In Western herbalism, specific plants are used for medicinal purposes to promote holistic healing. 3
5 medicinal plants Western medicine Medicinal plants are considered as potential sources but not the primary treatment in modern Western medicine. 3
6 medicinal plants African Traditional African healers use inherited knowledge of medicinal plants to treat different illnesses. 2
7 medicinal plants Amazonian tribes Amazonian tribes rely significantly on traditional medicinal plants for healthcare. 2
8 medicinal plants Australian Aboriginal Australian Aboriginal communities have a tradition of passing down knowledge of medicinal plants through generations. 2
9 medicinal plants European Traditional uses of medicinal plants in European countries are documented in historical records, but not commonly used for primary healthcare. 2
10 medicinal plants Indigenous cultures in South America South American indigenous communities have a long history of using natural medicinal plants for healing. 2
11 medicinal plants Latin American Medicinal plants are integral to indigenous healing and cultural identity in Latin American countries. 2
12 medicinal plants Middle Eastern Medicinal plants play a significant role in Middle Eastern culture for promoting holistic health through spiritual and physical well-being. 2
13 medicinal plants Pacific Islander Medicinal plants are crucial to traditional wellness in Pacific Islander culture, used in rituals, culinary traditions, and home remedies. 2
14 medicinal plants Amazonian Amazonian culture relies heavily on traditional healers who use a wide variety of medicinal plants for treating a range of health issues. 1
15 medicinal plants Canadian First Nations Canadian First Nations have traditionally used medicinal plants for spiritual ceremonies and treating physical and mental health conditions. 1
16 medicinal plants Caribbean In Caribbean culture, medicinal plants are intertwined with folklore and traditions, used for spiritual healing and protection. 1
17 medicinal plants Central Asian Certain medicinal plants are used in traditional religious and spiritual ceremonies in Central Asian culture due to their symbolic and healing properties. 1
18 medicinal plants Chinese Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine use medicinal plants to balance the body's energies and treat illnesses. 1
19 medicinal plants Indian In Indian culture, both Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine emphasize the use of medicinal plants to balance the body's energies and heal ailments. 1
20 medicinal plants Inuit Inuit culture has traditional knowledge of medicinal plants used for specific health issues, passed down through generations. 1
21 medicinal plants Japanese In Japanese culture, medicinal plants are used in traditional teas and remedies for overall wellness and minor ailments. 1
22 medicinal plants Korean Korean culture includes using medicinal plants in traditional teas and remedies for overall wellness and minor ailments. 1
23 medicinal plants Maori Medicinal plants are central to Maori traditional wellness practices, utilized in ceremonial rituals for healing and purification. 1
24 medicinal plants Native American Native American culture has a tradition of using medicinal plants for spiritual rituals and healing physical and mental health conditions. 1
25 medicinal plants Northern European Northern European culture historically used medicinal plants for healing purposes, often derived from folk medicine and ancient herbal remedies. 1
26 medicinal plants Russian Russians historically used medicinal plants for healing, based on folk medicine and ancient herbal remedies. 1
27 medicinal plants Traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India Traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India relies heavily on medicinal plants for natural remedies for various health conditions. 1
28 medicinal plants Urban western communities Urban western communities rely on pharmaceutical drugs and modern medical treatments instead of traditional medicinal plants. 1
29 medicinal plants Western pharmaceutical practices In Western pharmaceutical culture, there is a heavy dependence on standardized, synthesized drugs rather than medicinal plants for treatment. 1
30 medicinal plants biology education in traditional societies Traditional biology education in traditional societies often includes understanding the practical uses of medicinal plants. 1
31 medicinal plants modern secular education In modern secular education, the study of medicinal plants may prioritize scientific research and pharmaceutical applications over traditional cultural uses. 1