Medicinal plants used in the traditional management of diabetes and its sequelae in Central America: A review
Ethnopharmacological relevance Globally 387 million people currently have diabetes and it
is projected that this condition will be the 7th leading cause of death worldwide by 2030. As …
is projected that this condition will be the 7th leading cause of death worldwide by 2030. As …
Anti-cariogenic effects of polyphenols from plant stimulant beverages (cocoa, coffee, tea)
GF Ferrazzano, I Amato, A Ingenito, A De Natale… - Fitoterapia, 2009 - Elsevier
Polyphenols occurring in cocoa, coffee and tea can have a role in the prevention of
cariogenic processes, due to their antibacterial action. Cocoa polyphenol pentamers …
cariogenic processes, due to their antibacterial action. Cocoa polyphenol pentamers …
Toxicity of medicinal plants used in traditional medicine in Northern Peru
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: The plant species reported here are
traditionally used in Northern Peru for a wide range of illnesses. Most remedies are …
traditionally used in Northern Peru for a wide range of illnesses. Most remedies are …
Use of ecological methods in ethnobotany: diversity indices
A Begossi - Economic botany, 1996 - JSTOR
The application of ecological concepts to ethnobotanical studies, in particular of diversity, is
analyzed. Diversity indices are important tools that may help in understanding human …
analyzed. Diversity indices are important tools that may help in understanding human …
Medicinal plants in the Atlantic Forest (Brazil): knowledge, use, and conservation
A Begossi, N Hanazaki, JY Tamashiro - Human ecology, 2002 - Springer
This study focuses on knowledge of medicinal plants among the Caiçaras (rural inhabitants
of the Atlantic Forest coast, Brazil). In particular, we examine the use of medicinal plants …
of the Atlantic Forest coast, Brazil). In particular, we examine the use of medicinal plants …
Diversity of plant uses in two Caiçara communities from the Atlantic Forest coast, Brazil
N Hanazaki, JY Tamashiro, HF Leitão-Filho… - Biodiversity & …, 2000 - Springer
Caiçaras are native inhabitants of the Atlantic coast on southeastern Brazil, whose
subsistence is based especially on agriculture and artisanal fishing. Because of their …
subsistence is based especially on agriculture and artisanal fishing. Because of their …
Functional properties of Okra Abelmoschus esculentus L.(Moench): traditional claims and scientific evidences
Abstract Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus L.(Moench) is an important vegetable crop
cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world. Besides the …
cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world. Besides the …
Traditional Uses, Chemical Constituents, and Biological Activities of Bixa orellana L.: A Review
DA Vilar, MSA Vilar, TFAL Moura… - The Scientific World …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Bixa orellana L., popularly known as “urucum,” has been used by indigenous communities
in Brazil and other tropical countries for several biological applications, which indicates its …
in Brazil and other tropical countries for several biological applications, which indicates its …
A review on coffee leaves: Phytochemicals, bioactivities and applications
X Chen - Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Coffee leaves have a long history for use as ethnomedicine and tea beverage by locals from
countries where coffee plants grow. Recently, attentions have been paid to their health …
countries where coffee plants grow. Recently, attentions have been paid to their health …
Ethnobotany of the Sumu (Ulwa) of southeastern Nicaragua and comparisons with Miskitu plant lore
FG Coe, GJ Anderson - Economic Botany, 1999 - JSTOR
The Sumu (Ulwa) are one of three Amerindian groups of eastern Nicaragua. Their uses of
225 species of plants in 174 genera and 72 families were documented in two years of …
225 species of plants in 174 genera and 72 families were documented in two years of …