Medicina tradicional en la comunidad de San Basilio de Palenque

A comprehensive ethnobotanical study of San Basilio de Palenque, Mexico, reveals 135 medicinal plants used by the community between 2009 and 2014, with 57 species identified across 58 botanical families. The research highlights a unique interplay between African and American medicinal traditions, linking plant lifecycle, temperature classification (cold-hot), territory, and human health. This study underscores how traditional knowledge integrates ecological cycles with therapeutic practices, influencing dosage and treatment efficacy. The findings were derived from consensus interviews with local informants, providing insights into the cultural and biological significance of medicinal plants in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Quintana Arias, R. F. (2016). Medicina tradicional en la comunidad de San Basilio de Palenque. Nova, 14(25), 67–93. https://doi.org/10.22490/24629448.1731