Revalorización y construcción de saberes sobre especies aromáticas y medicinales

Abstract

The commercialization of aromatic and medicinal plants is widespread in the province of Córdoba, with the exploitation of these herbs being more noticeable in the central and northwestern regions of the province. This rather indiscriminate use has a strong impact on these natural plant resources as it leads to both their extraction and the possible unrecoverable loss of germplasm as a consequence of genetic erosion. In addition, forest fires and real estate developments on native forest territory favor and accelerate such loss.

The project aimed to revalue the native aromatic and medicinal plants in order to conserve them in their natural habitat, by rescuing knowledge about their uses in general and traditional medicine, promoting the sustainable management of these resources based on the progress made in the academic field, and encouraging sustainable business ventures and added value initiatives. To perform this task, workshops were held with primary and secondary school students and teachers from La Calera, Ciénaga del Coro and Tala Cañada. Joint and comprehensive work was carried out with them, coordinating and facilitating cooperation and teamwork activities among all participants.

We consider that the results obtained are in line with the project objectives. A greater appreciation was shown, on the part of those taking part, for aromatic and medicinal plants, thanks to the work methodology used and the knowledge built in each workshop.