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GRECEBIO JONATHAN D. ALEJANDRO
The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas. España Boulevard, 1015 Manila, Philippines
Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology

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Medicinal plants used by the indigenous Ati tribe in Tobias Fornier, Antique, Philippines Cecilia Cordero; GRECEBIO JONATHAN D. ALEJANDRO
Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity Vol. 22 No. 2 (2021)
Publisher : Society for Indonesian Biodiversity

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Abstract. Cordero CS, Alejandro GJD. 2021. Medicinal plants used by the indigenous Ati tribe in Tobias Fornier, Antique, Philippines. Biodiversitas 22: 521-538. This study documented the medicinal plants used by the indigenous Ati tribe in Sitio Pantad, Brgy. Igcalawagan, Tobias Fornier, Antique. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the tribal chieftain, council of elders, herb doctors, and other members of the tribe who have indigenous knowledge of using medicinal plants in traditional medicine. The Use Value, Informant Consensus Factor, and Fidelity Level were used to determine the plants’ importance. A total of 108 plant species distributed in 97 genera and 44 families were used by the Ati to treat 67 diseases in 12 categories. The family Fabaceae was best represented with 15 species, followed by Lamiaceae with 12 species, and Asteraceae, Euphorbiaceae, and Poaceae with 5 species each. The most frequently used part was the leaf and the most common method of preparation and administration was decoction that was taken orally. One of the most culturally important medicinal plants was Euphorbia hirta L. with the highest use value (0.59) for treating visual problems, dengue, typhoid fever, and headache. The result of this study serves as an ethnobotanical base for drug research and formulation, as well as creating the needed awareness for preserving ethnomedicine as a safe and effective alternative means in the health care delivery system.
Ethnomedicinal plants used by Manobo Tribe in Ugnop Cave Landscape Forest Reserve, Agusan del Sur, Philippines LYN D. PARAGUISON; JULIUS JOHN DP. SALAMANES; MARK LLOYD G. DAPAR; GRECEBIO JONATHAN D. ALEJANDRO
Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity Vol. 25 No. 11 (2024)
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Abstract. Paraguison LD, Salamanes JJDP, Dapar MLG, Alejandro GJD. 2024. Ethnomedicinal plants used by Manobo Tribe in Ugnop Cave Landscape Forest Reserve, Agusan del Sur, Philippines. Biodiversitas 25: 4223-4232. As a protected and conserved area, Upland Prosperidad in Agusan del Sur, harbors medicinal plants traditionally used by local communities and indigenous groups. This study investigates the ethnomedicinal practices of the Manobo tribe in the Ugnop Cave Landscape Forest Reserve, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, guided field walks, and focus group discussions with 150 key informants. A total of 57 medicinal plants, belonging to 31 families and 49 genera, were documented for their use in treating various diseases and ailments. The Fabaceae family dominated with five species reported for medicinal use. Piperaceae (FIV=98.67) and Asteraceae (FIV=96.66) were identified as the families with the highest Family Importance Value, receiving the most citation reports from key informants. The most frequently reported plant species was Piper aduncum L., traditionally used for treating cuts and wounds. Leaves were the most commonly used plant part, constituting 32% of usage. Decoction was the most common mode of preparation (55%), followed by poultice (22%) and direct eating (16%). The forest reserve was found to be rich in medicinal plant knowledge and resources among the locals and indigenous communities, emphasizing the need for ongoing protection and conservation of these valuable genetic resources.
Co-Authors Cecilia Cordero JULIUS JOHN DP. SALAMANES LYN D. PARAGUISON MARK LLOYD G. DAPAR