HERBAL MEDICINE AS A CULTURAL EXPRESSION: COMMUNICATION PATTERNS IN A COMPARATIVE STUDY ACROSS CULTURAL TRADITIONS
Abstract
Herbal medicine represents one of the most enduring expressions of human
interaction with the natural world and remains a fundamental component of global health traditions. This study examines herbal medicine as a cultural communication system, exploring how diverse societies transmit, interpret, and practice plant-based healing. Using a qualitative, cross-cultural research design, the analysis draws on ethnographic literature, historical documents, and contemporary health reports to identify the communicative patterns that shape traditional medical knowledge.
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