Research Article

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

Table 3

Themes that emerged via the coding process.

ThemesSubthemesCodings

Perceptions on traditional medicinePrimary source of healthcare for elder generationPrimary
Alternative source of healthcare for younger generationAlternative

Transfer of knowledgeMothers have a significant influenceMothers
The young generation are not interested to learn traditional knowledge due to modern lifestyleTime

Conservation of medicinal plantsSome valuable and in-demand herbs are difficult to findDifficult to find
The location to collect plants is farToo far
They use only small amount, use them when necessary, and reuse the materialsReuse
They plant the seedlingsReplant

TaboosAvoid taking prohibited meals during treatmentEating
Nice weather is a good time Collecting

Confusion of namesAppearance of uncertaintiesNames