Participatory methods on the recording of traditional knowledge about medicinal plants in Atlantic forest, Ubatuba, S?o Paulo, Brazil

摘要

Introduction Ethnobotanical studies that include participatory methods aim to engage residents in different steps to promote the strengthening and perpetuation of local culture, and empowerment in making decisions about the use of available environmental resources. Thus, the aim of this project was to perform an ethnobotanical survey based on traditional knowledge of medicinal plants with the active participation of residents living in Bairro do Cambury, Ubatuba, S?o Paulo State, Brazil.