Plantas medicinales comercializadas en los mercados del cantón Sígsig

Abstract

Abstract:Through the present investigation, a study was carried out on the uses of plants medicinal products sold in the markets of the Sigsig canton, Azuay province. HE semi-structured interviews were applied to know uses, preparation, part used, and seller characteristics. The information was analyzed through ethnobotanical indices. 70 species corresponding to 33 families, 35 uses, 17 medical categories are reported. He respiratory, digestive, and mental systems report the largest number of species, used preferably alone and mixed; whose preparation is, in infusion, juice and cooking. The families with the largest number of species are Lamiaceae, Asteraceae, and Amaranthaceae. The species with the highest level of fidelity are Aloysia triphylla Royle, Borago officinalis L., Valeriana microphylla Kunth and Matthiola incana (L.) W.T. Aiton. The FIC values ​​range from 1.00 to 0.17 with a mean value of 0.42. system disorders genitourinary, lesions and wounds presented the highest value of FIC= 1.00. The markets can host a wide variety of plants that can be tested for possible use pharmacology in the future by local communities.