Wild edible plants (WEPs) are part of the cultural and genetic heritage of different regions of
the world. In times of famine and scarcity, these sources of nutrients and health-promoting …

Historically Russia can be regarded as a “herbophilious” society. For centuries the
multinational population of Russia has used plants in daily diet and for self-medication. The …

Abstract Background Wild food plants (WFPs) play an important role in the traditional dietary
habits of various indigenous communities worldwide, particularly in mountainous regions …

Background There are many ethnobotanical studies on the use of wild plants and
mushrooms for food and medicinal treatment in Europe. However, there is a lack of …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Loloh are herbal drinks produced and consumed
exclusively in Bali (Indonesia) to prevent and treat different ailments. This is the first study to …

Ethnobotanical relevance Medicinal and food plants in the Basque Country are an integral
part of a fast changing culture. With a distinct tradition and language, this region of Europe …

Background Cross-border research is a novel and important tool for detecting variability of
ecological knowledge. This is especially evident in regions recently divided and annexed to …

Background Herbal tea drinks, different from classical Camellia beverages, are a wide
variety of herbal drinks consumed for therapeutic purposes or health promotion. Herbal tea …

Background The consumption of various herbal infusions was and is common in the
traditional Mediterranean diet, and apparently are used in many other regions of the world …

Background Despite the popularity of modern medicine, medicinal plants remain a
cornerstone of treatment for numerous diseases, particularly among ethnic groups and tribal …