Knowledge and use of medicinal plants in Calpan, Puebla, Mexico: The perception of various social sectors

Medicinal plants (HMS) have been part of everyday life in Mexico, despite being popular, little has documented about their knowledge and use. A diagnosis was made to know the perception general public, housewives, doctors, teachers people dedicated herbalism medicinal (HMS). The instruments poll (100), survey (130), census (37) interview (6) were used sectors population mentioned above. Descriptive statistics measures central tendency used. It is a transgenerational knowledge, transmitted verbally life. Its use through infusions (tea) fordiseases considered mild. This relegated elderly with less purchasing power. However, 100% surveyed knows and/or HMS. As empirical becomes scientific, it will be possible its effects on human health, therefore, important carry out experimental studies biological plants. In this way, could further expanded appropriate public policies.