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The document discusses a comparative study of medicinal plant therapy in two Amazonian societies, the Matsigenka and Yora, focusing on the role of sensory perception in their medicinal practices. It highlights the complex interplay of cultural and ecological factors in plant selection, proposing a new theoretical perspective called sensory ecology to better understand human-environment interactions. The research emphasizes the importance of integrating scientific insights with anthropological approaches to
- Author
- juanacabrera
- Language
- EN