Hmong herbal medicine and herbalists in Lao PDR: pharmacopeia and knowledge transmission

• Main Authors: Jean Marc Dubost (Author), Chiobouaphong Phakeovilay (Author), Chithdavone Her (Author), Audrey Bochaton (Author), Elizabeth Elliott (Author), Eric Deharo (Author), Mouachan Xayvue (Author), Somsanith Bouamanivong (Author), Geneviève Bourdy (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In Lao PDR, the Hmong ethnic group has extensive knowledge about the use of medicinal plants. However, despite the importance of the Hmong pharmacopeia as a primary health care resource, no study has been undertaken to thoroughly document medicinal plant knowledge and its transmi...