Ethnobiology and ethnomedicine, traditionally descriptive disciplines chronicling Indigenous People and Local Community (IPLC) practices, face the challenge of incorporating hypothesis-driven research to address contemporary issues. This paper argues for a synergistic approach where both approaches are valued for their unique contributions to understanding human–nature interactions and informing policy.

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将民族生物学和民族医学研究的深度和严谨性融为一体

民族生物学和民族医学是记录原住民和当地社区 (IPLC) 实践的传统描述性学科，面临着将假设驱动的研究纳入解决当代问题的挑战。本文主张采用协同方法，两种方法因其对理解人与自然相互作用和为政策提供信息的独特贡献而受到重视。