ethnobotany
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Ethnobotany. What is Ethnobotany ?. The term ethnobotany is derived from the terms “ethnology,” the study of culture, and “botany, the study of plants.” Ethnobotany is the scientific study of the relationships that exist between people and plants. What do Ethnobotanists do?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Ethnobotany
What is Ethnobotany?
The term ethnobotany is derived from the terms “ethnology,” the study of culture, and “botany, the study of
plants.”
Ethnobotany is the scientific study of the
relationships that exist between people and plants
What do Ethnobotanists do?Ethnobotanists aim to document,
describe and explain complex relationships between cultures and
(uses of) plants, focusing primarily on how plants are used, managed and perceived across human societies.
This includes use for food, clothing, currency, ritual, medicine, dye,
construction, cosmetics and more.
FoodYum! Yum!
Bird’s-nest fern, a species native to
Taiwan, is a popular food among
indigenous peoples. The plant takes its name from its large
leaves, which radiate outward to give the
appearance of a nest.
Sharifa fruit is a sweet fruit which
can found in Pakistan and India.
ClothingFrom Haute Couture to comfy and
casual…
Non Bai Tho or Non La
(Vietnamese conical hat made of bamboo) used to protect people
from the sun
Cotton is used all over the world in
the manufacturing of clothing. What percentage of your wardrobe is made
from cotton?
CurrencyShow me the money!
Most paper currency around
the world is derived from plants: paper
from trees and may include cotton fibers
shown:US $100 bill (top) and
Mexican pesos (bottom)
RitualThe practices which bring meaning to our
life…
The Huichol Indians will then venture
down into the Catorce Valley to gather a catcus
called peyote, tfor use in rituals. Peyote causes hallucinogenic
visions.
The traditional healers of the
northern Peruvian Andes use blood leaf
(resine herbstii) with the ritual aim to
expel bad spirits from the body.
MedicineTo your health!
The aloe medicine plant is often used by many cultures
to relieve skin irritations
Aspirin, a common pain reliever,
comes from the bark of the willow
tree.
DyeColor your world!
Beets are used to make a burgundy
colored dye.
Henna comes from the henna plant and is used to
create temporary tattoos. It is very commonly used
during celebrations in the Middle East and in
Asia.
ConstructionHome is where the heart is
Log Cabin
Apache grass hut
CosmeticsHow do I look?
The flower which is used to make
Chanel N 5
Nothing like cucumber to soothe those eyes and skin!
OtherWhat? There’s more?
Nothing like flowers to
brighten your day!
Tree stump sidetable
How else do plants influence
your world?