Ethno-medicinal uses and cultural importance of stingless bees and their hive products in several ethnic communities of Bhutan

• Main Authors: Thubten Gyeltshen (Author), Chet P. Bhatta (Author), Tulsi Gurung (Author), Pelden Dorji (Author), Jigme Tenzin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Indigenous and non-indigenous people in subtropical and temperate areas of Bhutan share an intricate relationship with stingless bees for diverse purposes including ethno-medicinal uses. Stingless bees hold significant importance in the realms of social, economic, cultural, and s...