Etnobotánica y revaloración de los conocimientos tradicionales de la flora medicinal en Cajatambo, Lima
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2009
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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
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La investigación se realizó en Cajatambo, Lima, entre 2600 y 4800 m.s.n.m., un área históricamente explotada por sus minas de plata y conocida por la extirpación de idolatrías en los siglos XVI-XVIII. El objetivo fue identificar especies vegetales y sus usos medicinales atribuidos por los pobladores locales. Se realizaron 8 expediciones entre 2004 y 2005 y talleres en 2008. Se identificaron 200 especies, 133 géneros y 56 familias, predominando las dicotiledóneas. La familia Asteraceae fue la más diversa. Se registraron 46 nuevos registros para Lima. La categoría medicinal fue la más frecuente con 59 especies. Se observó un impacto humano significativo y pérdida de biodiversidad cultural debido a altos flujos migratorios.
Abstract The research was conducted in Cajatambo, Lima, between 2600 and 4800 meters above sea level, an area historically exploited for its silver mines and known for the extirpation of idolatries in the 16th-18th centuries. The objective was to identify plant species and their medicinal uses attributed by local inhabitants. Eight expeditions were conducted between 2004 and 2005, and workshops in 2008. A total of 200 species, 133 genera, and 56 families were identified, with dicotyledons being predominant. The Asteraceae family was the most diverse. Forty-six new records for Lima were reported. The medicinal category was the most frequent with 59 species. Significant human impact and loss of cultural biodiversity were observed due to high migration flows.
Abstract The research was conducted in Cajatambo, Lima, between 2600 and 4800 meters above sea level, an area historically exploited for its silver mines and known for the extirpation of idolatries in the 16th-18th centuries. The objective was to identify plant species and their medicinal uses attributed by local inhabitants. Eight expeditions were conducted between 2004 and 2005, and workshops in 2008. A total of 200 species, 133 genera, and 56 families were identified, with dicotyledons being predominant. The Asteraceae family was the most diverse. Forty-six new records for Lima were reported. The medicinal category was the most frequent with 59 species. Significant human impact and loss of cultural biodiversity were observed due to high migration flows.
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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Escuela de Graduados. Tesis para optar el grado de Maestro en Desarrollo Ambiental.
Asesor Dra. Martha Rodríguez Achung
Asesor Dra. Martha Rodríguez Achung
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Etnobotánica, Medicina folclórica, Plantas medicinales, Perú (Lima)