Sustaining colors of tradition: ethnobotanical study on natural dye plants in Guangxi, China
Guangxi's abundant dye plant resources not only meet the color demands for traditional clothing and food but also offer health benefits. This aligns with society's focus on sustainability and health. These dyeing methods are practical and culturally significant. They support the production of eco-friendly dyes, boost the local economy, preserve ethnic culture, and protect biodiversity.
Authors
- Qimin Hu
- Qianyun Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8558-8565)
- Yan Qin
- Renchuan Hu
- Yinghua Luo
Institutions
- Guangxi University (CN)
- Nanshan Group (China) (CN)
- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine
- Published
- 2026-02-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-026-00855-y
- Primary Topic
- Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China