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Abstract:Nature hides a treasure trove of resources that would also help with the medicinal needs of the Earth’s population. This study aimed to determine the local plants and their medicinal use among residents in Ilocos Sur. A descriptive type of research design is utilized. The 206 residents from upland, coastal, and lowland municipalities served as the respondents. The purposive sampling technique is employed. The study's findings showed that the majority of the respondents are 18-23 years old, female, Roman Catholics, with family members and social media as their sources of information about medicinal plants. A significant percentage are single, with a family monthly income of Php 5,000 and below, and unemployed. The Oregano is the most commonly used medicinal plant in upland and coastal areas and the guava in the lowland areas. Most of the respondents used the leaves as part of the plant to treat various ailments. The preparation method is mostly decoction and used orally as food/drink/gargle, taken at 1-2 glasses a day for twice a day. A significant percentage of the respondents use locally available medicinal plants mainly as an antiseptic or cleansing or washing wounds
Keywords:medicinal use, method of application, frequency of use, treatment of ailments
Completed
Abstract:Information education and communication materials (IEC) are important because they help people learn how to safely and effectively use medicinal plants. This study aimed to develop an IEC material for commonly used medicinal plants in Ilocos Sur. Specifically It looked into the availability of an IEC material on commonly used medicinal plants. It also validated the IEC material in terms of content accuracy and relevance, clarity and readability, practicality and usability, educational value, design and aesthetics and cultural sensitivity and Inclusiveness. A developmental and descriptive research design was used. There were four exports from the academe and one outside expert who evaluated the IEC material on the use of medicinal plants. The findings of the study showed that the IEC material on the use of medicinal plants is highly valid. The study underscores the critical need for structured efforts to document, preserve, and integrate traditional medicinal knowledge into national health and development agendas to ensure sustainable utilization of this valuable resource.
Keywords:traditional medicine, public awareness, health promotion materials
On-going
- Development of a Manual on the Use of the Most Commonly-Used Medicinal Plants in Ilocos Sur (AFNR-23-2)
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