
Different Mangyan groups have accumulated knowledge about plants found in their local environments and their traditional uses.
Experienced practitioners can identify plants based on characteristics such as appearance, habitat, and season. Knowledge about preparation and application is traditionally passed through community learning.
This represents a sophisticated understanding of the local environment built over many generations.
It also demonstrates why traditional knowledge can be closely connected with language and cultural identity.
These practices are part of cultural heritage and should not be confused with scientifically tested medical treatment.
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