Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by Aeta in

Barangay San, Buhi, Camarines Sur

 INTRODUCTION
The richness of the Philippines biodiversity was proved by
more than 12000 plant species in the country. Traditional
herbalist of the indigenous people used around 1500 of it for
traditional medicine. Indigenous communities in the Philippines
have been using plants as remedies for several diseases.

Ethnobotanical surveys were conducted in different Ayta

communities in other Provinces of Central Luzon such as Pampanga.

Significance of the Study

This study will determine the herbal medicines used by the Aeta
living in Barangay Santa Teresita, Iriga, Camarines Sur. The
result of ethnobotanical survey in the said community can be used
as authentic record of medicinal plants as well as
conserved list of reference in the future.

Objectives of the Study

This study aims to know the