Ethnomedicine: Ancestral Legacy and Use of Medicinal Plants

Author Biography

José L. Martínez joined the Department of Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Santiago de Chile in mid-2023. In 2022, he received an honorary doctorate in Peru for his contributions to the dissemination and development of Latin American medicinal plants. He also received a tribute in Mexico. In 2025, he received the highest distinction from the College of Biologists of Peru. He has been the creator, founder, and editor of the Latin American and Caribbean Bulletin of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (BLACPMA) for 24 years, founder of the Latin American Congress of Medicinal Plants (COLAPLAMED), and founder of the Latin American Society of Medicinal Plants (SOLAPLAMED). He is a member of the Editorial Board of various journals on medicinal plants and natural products. He is the co-author of numerous articles. José Mostacero-León is a researcher and senior lecturer at the National University of Trujillo (UNT) with over 50 years of experience. He has served as Dean of the Faculty of Biological Sciences, Director of Graduate Studies, and Head of Research. He is a RENACYT researcher with over 100 publications and 17 books. He holds an honorary doctorate, a member of the National Academy of Sciences of Peru, director of the Herbarium Truxillense, and a CITES Scientific Authority, recognized for his outstanding work in botany and conservation. Ina Aneva is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS). She also serves as Scientific Secretary of BAS and is a member of its Governing Board. A recognized leader in plant biodiversity, conservation, and phytochemistry, she has authored over 130 scientific publications. Her numerous honours include UNESCO’s MAB Young Scientists Award, Bulgaria’s prestigious “Pythagoras” Prize (2020), and the honorary badge “For Merits to BAS” (2024).