An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the eastern highlands of Papua New Guinea

An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the eastern highlands of Papua New Guinea

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The Eastern Highlands area of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has a rich tradition of medicinal plant use. However, rapid modernization is resulting in the loss of independent language traditions and consequently a loss of individuals knowled...

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Main Authors: Jorim Ronald Y, Korape Seva, Legu Wauwa, Koch Michael, Barrows Louis R, Matainaho Teatulohi K, Rai Prem P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine
Subjects:
Papua New Guinea
Eastern Highlands
Medicinal Plants
Obura-Wonenara
Unggai-Bena
Okapa
Online Access:http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/47

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