Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in an urban community in Iloilo City, Philippines

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Documented 55 medicinal plant species used for treating 36 diseases in Iloilo City, emphasizing local health practices.
Blumea balsamifera recorded the highest Use Value, while Moringa oleifera had the most citations among participants.
Participants engaged in semi-structured interviews to discuss their medicinal plant uses from December 2023 to January 2024.
Findings may inform future pharmacological research and highlight the importance of preserving traditional plant knowledge.

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Ethnobotanical study highlights medicinal plants used in healthcare by urban communities, indicating their potential significance.

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