Medicinal plants of two Mayan Healers from San Andres,Peten, Guatemala

This study records 81 species of medicinal plants used in San Andrés, Petén. The primary source of information was an elderly Maya-speaking couple employed as traditional healers. Voucher specimens were collected, the majority from surrounding secondary forest; local names, medicinal uses, growth form, and habitat were noted. The plant families providing most species were Asteraceae and Rubiaceae. A lack of apprentices threaten continuation of this tradition in the community.