民族植物学的应用研究溯源

该文追溯了民族植物学的历史渊源，介绍了民族植物学的应用研究现状，森林与植物利用传统知识中隐含的生态学思想，森林与植物利用传统知识中的文化渊源，药用植物和栽培植物的起源及其应用历程研究。文章指出，开展民族植物学研究对总结中华民族优秀的传统知识和经验，寻求保护森林与植物的有效途径，以及促进人类社会特别是少数民族社会的可持续发展具有重要意义。

The Origin and Advances of Applied Ethnobotanical Research

The paper discusses and analyzes the historical background and recent advances in the applied ethnobotanical research, with an emphasis on the ecological ideas and cultural traditions inherent in the traditional knowledge of forest and forest plant exploitation, the origin of both medicinal plants and plant cultivation as crops, and the history of their applications. The research of ethnobotany has significant implications for discovering and seeking the precious traditional knowledge for plant use from the indigenous people. It is of great significance in seeking effective ways to protect forest and forest plants and to promote social development, especially the sustainable development of the minority nationalities.