Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology, the First Step towards Bioprospecting

摘要

The Journal of Biodiversity, Bioprospecting and Development is agood context to evaluate from a scientific point of view the importanceof biodiversity and its use and effects on social development, includingeconomic development. Humans have always used natural resourcesbecause they are part of the environment and inevitably interact withit. Foods, medicines, home all have their origin in nature. In theevolutionary process of human society, the use of natural resourcesbased on direct experience became a use based first on culturaltradition, and later on scientific research and evidence. It is importantto understand the role of ‘ethno’ sciences and other social sciences forthe development of human societies, as well as the significance ofscience, which is reflected in scientific publications. The conflict ofinterests between various parties involved in bioprospecting hasalready started, and social actors have a relevant role because ethnosciences are involved. We present the problem in this editorial article,in the best framework: this journal.