Abstract
Over centuries, cultures around the world have learned how to use plants for health and healing. These time-tested and culturally significant traditional medicines form the basis of a primary health care system around the world. Modern medicines have often been derived from medicinal species that offer scientific and commercial value.
Each civilization has a unique folklore medicine. Some of the herbal medicines seem to have been chemically analyzed to a greater extent while others seem to have never been scientifically explored. This study compares the ethnic roots of participants and related folklore from around the world. Despite modern pharmaceuticals, herbal medicines maintain a strong reputation worldwide.
Faculty Sponsors
Dr. Venkatesh Shanbhag
Project Type
Event
Location
Alvin Sherman Library
Start Date
2010 12:00 PM
End Date
2010 5:00 PM
Folklore: Medicines Around the World
Alvin Sherman Library
Over centuries, cultures around the world have learned how to use plants for health and healing. These time-tested and culturally significant traditional medicines form the basis of a primary health care system around the world. Modern medicines have often been derived from medicinal species that offer scientific and commercial value.
Each civilization has a unique folklore medicine. Some of the herbal medicines seem to have been chemically analyzed to a greater extent while others seem to have never been scientifically explored. This study compares the ethnic roots of participants and related folklore from around the world. Despite modern pharmaceuticals, herbal medicines maintain a strong reputation worldwide.
