Uso de plantas medicinales por personas de sabiduría del cantón Sígsig. 2015

Abstract

Background. Sigsig town is an example of Andean culture and tradition that uses medicinal plants to meet health needs of its people. Objective. Describe the use of medicinal plants by wise people from Sigsig town in 2015. Material and methods. It is a narrative qualitative research, including the study of the use of medicinal plants according to the stories of wise people from this town. Interviews were applied, a team of four participants and instruments such as forms, recordings and photographs to keep details of the value of the information. Results. Medicinal plants are used by people of wisdom either complete or in parts: root, stem, leaves, flowers, fruits; the most commonly used were the root and leaves. At their discretion classify as fresh plants, among which are the carnation, melissa, watercress, plantain, primrose; and as warm: valerian, pampa pennyroyal, camomile, among others. The most common technique of preparation was the infusion and oral route of administration was the one most often used. Conclusion. This study allowed us to appreciate the richness of ancient wisdom with medicinal plants. Our knowledge was strengthened with these valuable experiences which, if complemented with western medicine, would help the health of the population