Népi gyógynövény-ismereti kutatások a kolostori gyógyászatban és Erdélyben (2007-2010)

Research reveals that traditional medicinal plant knowledge, preserved through monastic healing practices and rural ethnobotanical traditions, remains vital today. The study documented 400+ plant taxa across four villages in Transylvania (2007–2010), identifying 9 preparation methods still used for treating diseases like digestive disorders and respiratory ailments. Interviews with 130 locals and 80 field days yielded 6,000 photos, audio recordings, and detailed ethnobotanical data, bridging medieval monastic texts (e.g., Pannonhalma Abbey) with contemporary folk medicine. Findings underscore the resilience of indigenous pharmacological knowledge, offering valuable insights for medical and pharmacological research.

Papp, N. (2011). Népi gyógynövény-ismereti kutatások a kolostori gyógyászatban és Erdélyben (2007-2010). Kaleidoscope History, 2(2), 77–91. https://doi.org/10.17107/kh.2011.2.77-91