Medicinal Plants used by Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines
Keywords:
Philippines, indigenous people, aetas, agriculture, plant medicineAbstract
Aetas are ancient indigenous people in the Philippines. They are considered as one of the earliest inhabitants in the Philippines, theorized to be related to the aboriginal peoples in Australia. Living in the island for tens of thousands of years, they bore witness to the ebb and flow of the landscape and the ecosystem. Throughout these changes, the Aetas are proud to have their own way of life distinct from other ethnic groups that populate the Philippines. Having lived in the plains, mountains, lakes, and coasts of Pampang, the landscape has shaped the Aeta’s identity. Aetas base their lifestyle closely from their surrounding natural environment for survival and recreation. Aetas are believed to originally live by hunting and gathering. Through the years, they have developed agriculture, cultivating plants for different purposes. One of such purposes is medicine. For a long time, plant medicine is a common and accepted method for treating illnesses in the Philippines. This research delves into the topic of medicinal plants, how it helps Aetas sustain their lifestyle, and hopefully pass this knowledge for future generations.
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