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Ethnobotany of Local Vegetables and Spices in Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand

Mahasarakham University · Roi et Rajabhat University · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Local vegetables and spices are essential components of traditional food and health systems in northeastern Thailand, yet quantitative ethnobotanical evidence remains limited. This study documents the diversity, utilization, and cultural significance of vegetables and spices used in Sang Kho Sub-district, Phu Phan District, Sakon Nakhon Province. Ethnobotanical data were collected in 2025 through field surveys, voucher-based plant identification, semi-structured interviews, and participant observation involving 92 informants across 23 villages. Cultural significance and medicinal knowledge were evaluated using the Cultural Importance Index (CI), Informant Consensus Factor (FIC), and Fidelity Level (FL). A…

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Keywords
  • Ethnobotany
  • Cymbopogon citratus
  • Foeniculum
  • Sativum
  • Zingiberaceae
  • Traditional knowledge
  • Medicinal plants
  • Coriandrum
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Zero hunger
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