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Traditional wisdom unveiled: an ethnobotanical exploration of medicinal bath plants for postpartum and infant healthcare among the Hakka people in Guangdong, China.

Europe PMC · 2026-06-17

Researchers documented 108 plant species used by Hakka communities in southern China for medicinal baths during postpartum recovery and newborn care, finding strong cultural consensus around their use for skin conditions, respiratory ailments, and recovery after childbirth.

108 medicinal bath plant species were documented across 19 Hakka settlements, used to address more than 30 distinct health conditions.

10 plant species had a 100% Fidelity Level, meaning every informant agreed on their use — indicating strong, consistent cultural recognition.

Informant Consensus Factor (FIC) values ranged from 0.61 to 0.87, with the highest agreement around postpartum recovery, respiratory diseases, and skin conditions.

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