Title:

School learners' knowledge and views of traditional medicinal plant use in two regions in Namibia

Publication Year:
2015
Abstract:

Local knowledge about natural resources that may be of use to communities, including medicinal plants, is becoming increasingly important globally. This knowledge is important for the participation of indigenous peoples in the conservation and maintenance of indigenous forests (Gazzaneo, de Lucena, & de Albuquerque, 2005) in addition to the frequent use of these resources in the treatment of common ailments and diseases. Knowledge about the use of local fauna and flora, nowadays, is minimal. To ensure the preservation of indigenous knowledge, this state of affairs needs to be rectified.

Publication Title:

Indigenous knowledge of Namibia

Place:
Windhoek, Namibia
Editor:
Chinsembu K, Cheikhyoussef A, Mumbengegwi D, Kasanda KSC, Kazembe L
Publisher:
UNAM Press
Number:
Chapter 6
Pages:
135-156
Item Type:
Book or Magazine Section
Language:
en

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