HERBAL PLANTS. KEEPING OUR TRADITIONAL WISDOM ALIVE
subjects: Trees and Forests
levels and types of education: Secondary and vocational education Non-formal education Teachers' training |
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ASIA/PACIFIC CULTURAL CENTRE FOR UNESCO (ACCU), TOKYO, 2002, pages 16
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| This booklet targets neo-literates people living in Asia and Pacific areas. Six herbs commonly found in Asia are introduced for treating six symptoms, together with a message encouraging the use of locally available resources preserving their traditionally knowledge. In particular, this booklet explains the method of preparation, the application, where to find the herb and some safety precautions in their utilization. The reader can learn how to treat a common cold, cough, skin diseases, diarrhea, cuts and wounds and worm infestation. |
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Related links
Asian Herbal Plants
http://www.borneofocus.com/saip/vaic/MarketScenario/article3.htm
Related articles
Therapeutic use of medicinal plants in Africa.
http://www.healthepic.com/herb/static/herb_africa.htm
Traditional Herbal Medicine in South America
http://www.positivehealth.com/permit/Articles/Herbal/lunny22.htm
Plants in Asian medicine
http://www.plantcultures.org.uk/themes/medicine_plants_in_asian_medicine.html
Contact: Mari Takano
Education
ASIA/PACIFIC CULTURAL CENTRE FOR UNESCO (ACCU)
Tokyo,Japan
6, Fukuromaci, Shinjuku-ku, 1628484
maritakano@accu.or.jp
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