Ethnobotanical Characteristics of the Use of Poisonous Plants and Safety Issues in the Jizzakh Region
Keywords:
Poisonous plants, ethnobotany, traditional medicineAbstract
This thesis analyzes the ethnobotanical characteristics of poisonous plants found in the Jizzakh region, their patterns of use by the local population, and the risks associated with improper utilization. The results of the study indicate that, although certain poisonous plants are widely used in traditional medicine, their unscientific and improper application may pose serious risks to human health.
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