Medico-Religious Plants Employed in Mauritius: A Survey Among Hindu Priests

Mauritius is renowned for its rich floral and cultural diversity. The aim of this study was to identify and document medicinal plants exclusively employed in rituals and to promote wellness among the Hindu community. In addition, it also highlights poorly documented plants with respect to their safe...

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Published in:Journal of religion and health
Authors: Luximon, Krishnand (Author) ; Mahomoodally, Mohamad Fawzi (Author) ; Sreekeessoon, Uddhav (Author) ; Suroowan, Shanoo (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2019]
In: Journal of religion and health
Further subjects:B Hindu community
B Medicinal plants
B Medico-religious plants
B Mauritius
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