Incense and ritual plant use in Southwest China: A case study among the Bai in Shaxi

• Autori principali: Staub Peter O (Autore), Geck Matthias S (Autore), Weckerle Caroline S (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: BMC, 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ritual and religious uses of plant-derived smoke are widespread throughout the world. Our research focuses on Southwest China, where the use of incense is very common. This study aims to document and analyze contemporary ritual plant...