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Programmes for the promotion of home herbal gardens: what challenges ahead?

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  • Maria Costanza Torri

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In recent years, increasing attention has been given to home herbal gardens (HHG) and numerous projects have been carried out. Despite this, the active participation of villagers in the cultivation of medicinal plants in HHGs is not very high. The present article analyses the challenges faced by local communities in participating in HHG programmes, paying particular attention to cultural aspects and caste and gender components. The article concludes by illustrating how development interventions in the domain of HHGs can be enhanced for the promotion of local livelihoods and health of rural communities.Programmes de promotion des jardins d'herbes médicinales: quels sont les défis à venir ?Ces dernières années, une attention croissante a été accordée aux jardins d'herbes médicinales (JHM) et de nombreux projets ont été menés dans ce domaine. Malgré cela, la participation active des villageois à la culture de plantes médicinales dans des JHM n'est pas très élevée. Le présent article analyse les défis que doivent relever les communautés locales pour participer à des programmes de JHM, en se penchant en particulier sur les aspects culturels et les éléments relatifs à la caste et au genre. L'article se conclut par une illustration de la manière dont les interventions de développement dans le domaine des JHM peuvent être améliorées de manière à promouvoir les moyens de subsistance locaux et la santé des communautés rurales.Programas para a promoção de hortas domésticas de ervas: quais os desafios futuros?Nos últimos anos, uma maior atenção tem sido dada às hortas domésticas de ervas (Home Herbal Gardens - HHG) e vários projetos têm sido realizados. Apesar disto, a participação ativa dos moradores de vilarejos no cultivo de plantas medicinais em HHGs não é muito grande. Este artigo analisa os desafios enfrentados por comunidades locais na participação de programas de HHG, dando atenção em particular a aspectos culturais e componentes de casta e gênero. O artigo conclui ilustrando como as intervenções de desenvolvimento no domínio das HHGs podem ser ampliadas para a promoção de meios de subsistência locais e da saúde das comunidades rurais.Programas que promueven los huertos caseros de plantas aromáticas: ¿Qué retos afrontan?En años recientes ha crecido el interés por los huertos caseros de plantas aromáticas (HCPA) y se han llevado a cabo varios proyectos. Sin embargo, pocos campesinos han sembrado plantas medicinales en HCPA. Este ensayo analiza los retos que enfrentan las comunidades locales en los programas de HCPA y se centra en particular en aspectos culturales y en los factores de casta y género. El ensayo concluye con ejemplos de cómo las acciones de desarrollo en el ámbito de los HCPA pueden mejorarse para incrementar los medios de vida y la salud de comunidades rurales.

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  • Maria Costanza Torri, 2012. "Programmes for the promotion of home herbal gardens: what challenges ahead?," Development in Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 22(2), pages 143-153, April.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdipxx:v:22:y:2012:i:2:p:143-153
    DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2012.640988
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