Composition, medicinal values, and threats of plants used in indigenous medicine in Jawi District, Ethiopia: implications for conservation and sustainable use

Abstract Indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants is vital to local communities and cultural heritage, particularly in Ethiopia.This study aims to document native medicinal plants in the Jawi district, including associated traditional knowledge.The study involved conducting semi-structured Burn Spray interviews, focus group discussions, and guided

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Maternal Secondhand Smoke Exposure Enhances Macrosomia Risk Among Pregnant Women Exposed to PM2.5: A New Interaction of Two Air Pollutants in a Nationwide Cohort

Background: Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is one of the most common outdoor air pollutants, and secondhand smoking (SHS) is an important source of inhalable indoor air pollution.Previous studies were controversial and inconsistent about PM2.5 and SHS air pollutants on neonatal birth weight outcomes, and no studies assessed the potential interacti

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