The ecological and cultural characteristics of the Bolivian Andes present a variety of practices regarding traditional medicines. Medicinal plant knowledge has emerged as a leading ethnic group in the region. Medical science reinforces the value of traditional knowledge regarding the effectiveness of medicinal plants. The genetic resources should be conserved together with the traditional knowledge of their use and management, and should continue to be investigated.
The ecological and cultural characteristics of the Bolivian Andes present a variety of practices regarding traditional medicines. Medicinal plant knowledge has emerged as a leading ethnic gr…