Research Article

Ethnomedical Knowledge of Plants Used for the Treatment of Tuberculosis in Johor, Malaysia

Table 1

Characteristics of the selected key informants in Kampung Peta.

CodeGenderAgeMarital statusBeliefKnowledge gained fromDuration of practiceEducation levelOccupation

R1F66WidowedAS, O, P, and HSince smallPrimary schoolRetired park staff, farmer
R2F57MarriedAS, O, P, and HSince smallNo formal educationRetired park staff, farmer
R3M58MarriedAS, O, and P Since youngNo formal educationHandicraft, herbal, and forest products entrepreneur
R4F55MarriedAS, O, P, and HAfter being marriedNo formal educationPark staff, farmer
R5F40SingleAS, O, P, and HSince youngNo formal educationPark staff
R6F44MarriedIS, O, P, and H Since smallPrimary schoolPark staff, trade forest products
R7M45SingleAS, O, and P Since smallNo formal educationPark staff
R8F55MarriedAS, O, and G3 monthsPrimary schoolPark staff

Codes R1–R8 refers to informant’s name. R1: Dido Lanau, R2: Lindan Jala, R3: Awang Kudi, R4: Kikai Akar, R5: Resnah Jala, R6: Azizah Hussien, R7: Salam Liman, R8: Kechek Chuka, F: female, M: male, A: animism, I: Islam, S: self-experienced, O: observation, P: parents, H: herbalist, and G: God or spirit.