How does urbanization affect perceptions and traditional knowledge of medicinal plants?

• Main Authors: Cecilia Arjona-García (Author), José Blancas (Author), Leonardo Beltrán-Rodríguez (Author), Citlalli López Binnqüist (Author), Hortensia Colín Bahena (Author), Ana Isabel Moreno-Calles (Author), José Antonio Sierra-Huelsz (Author), Xavier López-Medellín (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The use and knowledge of medicinal plants play an essential role in community health in rural Mexico. Medicinal plants are part of the local heritage and provide a source of economic income. Nevertheless, knowledge of their use has declined due to factors like accelerated urbaniz...