title: [Medicinal herbs used in the care for diseases of the digestive system in the city of Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study shows a) the empirical use, b) the properties proven scientifically and c), doses of the main medicinal herbs that are used in the care for disease of the digestive system (and/or its signs and symptoms) in the city of Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study was qualitative. Approaches regarding sampling in qualitative research were taken into account. This specifically was with regard to homogeneous samples. We interviewed six recognized traditional practitioners that had deep knowledge of the subject. A questionnaire interview with open questions was designed regarding the characteristics of the major herbs, the most common diseases of the digestive system, and the doses and parts used.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The main findings reflect about 20 plants that are used to heal these conditions, as well as their real scientifically proven health properties.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Medicinal plants continue to be part of a complex local medical structure. This knowledge and the set of specialized therapeutic techniques and treatments are valid today.
authors.affiliation: Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, Taxco el Viejo, México.
authors.forename: Adrián
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Urióstegui-Flores
mesh_terms: D004066:Digestive System Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008519:Medicine, Traditional / Q000379:methods*; D008800:Mexico; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires