ethno-botany

Ethnobotany is the study of how different cultures use plants for various purposes, such as medicine, food, rituals, and shelter. It explores the relationships between people and plants, understanding traditional knowledge about plant properties and uses. Ethnobotany helps preserve cultural heritage and can lead to discoveries of new medicines or sustainable resources. It combines anthropology, botany, and pharmacology to appreciate the ways plants have shaped human life across history and societies.