PHYTONYMS USED IN ENGLISH FOLK MEDICINE
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Keywords: Phytonym, medicinal plants, English folk medicine, etymology, folk healing, phytotherapy, phytochemistry, intercultural linguistics.Аннотация
This article examines the phytonyms employed in English folk medicine—medicinal plants and their application throughout history, their relevance in modern research, their nomenclature, and etymological analysis. It highlights the role of plants in folk healing practices and analyzes ancient written sources on phytotherapy in Britain. The etymology, traditional usage, and pharmacological features of these plants are explored from the perspective of intercultural linguistics.
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