International Journal of Probiotics and Dietetics(IJPD)
ISSN: 2993-3056 | DOI: 10.33140/IJPD
Metmany Soukkhavong
Department of Forest Community and Rural Develop-ment, Faculty of Forestry Science, National University of Laos, China
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Research Article
Ethnobotanical Study on the utilized of medicinal plants by the Phouthai Ethnic Group in Khammouan Province, Lao PDR
Author(s): Khambay Khamphilavong*, Lili Zhang, Metmany Soukkhavong, Muhammad Awais and Yongxiang Kang
Background: Plants have been a part of rural areas’ people's life from birth to die since prehistoric times and their utilization is an important traditional culture in the worldwide. However, this is a lack of ethnobotanical study in Laos. The aim of the study is to record the plants' species and explore their medical utilization in Nakeu village, Hinboon district, Khammouan province, middle part Laos. Methods: Ethnobotanical survey was conducted from August 2018 to July 2019. One hundred and fifty key information (81 males and 69 females). Ethnomedicinal data were collected through semi-structured interviews with key informants. Results: The total 79 plant species belong to 46 families were recorded as wild medicinal important. Life form importance value (LIV) was highest in tree 52%, followed by sh.. Read More»