Julian Henrique Carlotto de Andrade1,2, José Rodrigues3, André Benites4, Cornélio Benites5, Arlindo Acosta5, Marcelina Benites5, Cocelina Benites5, Ilda Gomes5, Jaime Valdir da Silva5, Eunice Antunes6, Elisete Antunes6, José Martins6, Daniel Martins Timóteo7, Santiago Franco8, José Cirilo Pires Morinico9, Fernanda Ribeiro da Silva1,2, Natalia Hanazaki10,11. 1. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia de Fungos, Algas e Plantas, Centro de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, 88010-970, Brazil. 2. Laboratório de Ecologia Humana e Etnobotânica (ECOHE), Centro de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal e Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, 88010-970, Brazil. 3. Tekoá Nhuu Porã, Terra Indígena Campo Molhado, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil. 4. Tekoá Ka'aguy Porã, Terra Indígena Retomada, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil. 5. Tekoá Jatai'ty, Terra Indígena Cantagalo, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil. 6. Tekoá Itaty, Tekoá Yakã Porã, Terra Indígena Morro dos Cavalos, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil. 7. Tekoá Yyn Moroty Vherá, Terra Indígena Mbiguacu, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil. 8. Tekoá Ywy Poty, Terra Indígena Flor da Terra, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil. 9. Tekoá Anhetengua, Terra Indígena Lomba do Pinheiro, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil. 10. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia de Fungos, Algas e Plantas, Centro de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, 88010-970, Brazil. natalia.hanazaki@ufsc.br. 11. Laboratório de Ecologia Humana e Etnobotânica (ECOHE), Centro de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal e Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, 88010-970, Brazil. natalia.hanazaki@ufsc.br.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Experts in the Atlantic Forest, the Guarani people have the habit of transporting and exchanging plants due to their mobility throughout the territory. Historically, this habit contributed to the species composition and diversification among different phytophysiognomies that comprise the Atlantic Forest. Medicine and spirituality are traits that stand out within the Guarani culture, which is based on a holistic understanding of physical and spiritual well-being for the person's health. To achieve this balance, they use a range of native and adapted plant species. Our goal is to understand some of the Guarani contributions to the cultural landscape in the Atlantic Forest. METHODS: We conducted semi-structured interviews with key persons asking about the importance of forest environments for Guarani health and about visits to other Guarani villages and plants exchanged. Data analysis was qualitative, and through a bipartite network of exchanged plants to show current plant exchanges between villages. RESULTS: We visited seven Guarani Indigenous Territories in south Brazil, and with the participation of 12 respondents, we registered 27 species that were exchanged through different phytophysiognomies in the Atlantic Forest. These results show an intense movement of plants currently occurring between villages and the importance of these movements for both individual health and the integrity of the environments in which the Guarani villages are inserted. CONCLUSIONS: We observed a search for the maintenance of traditional species in the Guarani medical system, and we highlight the fundamental role of Guarani management in the conservation of the southern Atlantic Forest in indigenous territories.
BACKGROUND: Experts in the Atlantic Forest, the Guarani people have the habit of transporting and exchanging plants due to their mobility throughout the territory. Historically, this habit contributed to the species composition and diversification among different phytophysiognomies that comprise the Atlantic Forest. Medicine and spirituality are traits that stand out within the Guarani culture, which is based on a holistic understanding of physical and spiritual well-being for the person's health. To achieve this balance, they use a range of native and adapted plant species. Our goal is to understand some of the Guarani contributions to the cultural landscape in the Atlantic Forest. METHODS: We conducted semi-structured interviews with key persons asking about the importance of forest environments for Guarani health and about visits to other Guarani villages and plants exchanged. Data analysis was qualitative, and through a bipartite network of exchanged plants to show current plant exchanges between villages. RESULTS: We visited seven Guarani Indigenous Territories in south Brazil, and with the participation of 12 respondents, we registered 27 species that were exchanged through different phytophysiognomies in the Atlantic Forest. These results show an intense movement of plants currently occurring between villages and the importance of these movements for both individual health and the integrity of the environments in which the Guarani villages are inserted. CONCLUSIONS: We observed a search for the maintenance of traditional species in the Guarani medical system, and we highlight the fundamental role of Guarani management in the conservation of the southern Atlantic Forest in indigenous territories.
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Ethnobotany; Exchange networks; Mbyá-Guarani; Traditional medicine
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