Ethnoecology and Medicinal Plants of the Highland Maya

Focusing on the vital role of medicinal plants in human health, this book presents a decade of research conducted with the Highland Maya in Southern Mexico. It highlights the region's rich biodiversity, with over 1600 plant species used for medicinal purposes. The study addresses key objectives, including the identification of utilized plants, the impact of environmental variations on their selection, and preferred habitats for their procurement. It emphasizes the significance of human-modified environments and discusses implications for conservation, health, and ecological understanding.