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Contexto: El conocimiento ancestral asociado a plantas con usos medicinales está en riesgo de perderse, de ahí la importancia de realizar exploraciones etnobotánicas para rescatar dicho conocimiento, conservarlos y generalizarlos. Objetivo: Determinar el potencial etnomedicinal de Heliotropium angiospermum como fuente de medicamentos alternativos. Métodos: Se desarrolló un estudio etnobotánico mediante una entrevista semiestructurada, donde se indagó sobre las utilidades atribuidas aH. Angiospermumen diferentes patios familiares del asentamiento La Prueba, municipio Songo La Maya, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.Se utilizó una muestra de 35 informantes claveseleccionada por el método de bola de nieve. Las respuestas fueron agrupadas según consenso entre los informantes y se determinó, además de otros indicadores etnobotánicos, el espectro de uso, valor de uso, índice de valor de uso, uso significativo tramil e índice de importancia cultural. Resultados: La especie estudiada solo fue reconocida por el 94,29 % de los informantes, a la cual le atribuyeron utilidad, exclusivamente, desde el punto de vista medicinal, siendo los problemas de la piel, inflamaciones y el cáncer los principales padecimientos tratados. La hoja fue el principal órgano empleado para la obtención de medicamentes alternativos y las principales formas de preparación fueron la infusión y el agua común. Conclusiones: H. angiospermumes ampliamente utilizada como planta medicinal a la cual se le confieren propiedades para el tratamiento de enfermedades relacionadas con la presencia de los radicales libres y tiene una fuerte implicación en el ámbito sociocultural de las personas.

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With the objective of knowing the use of the species of ferns and lycophytes present in the living collections of the Botanical Garden of Bogotá, Colombia, information was compiled on the knowledge and traditional uses of these groups of plants, through the review of bibliographic sources and application of 90 interviews in the district markets and the living collections of the Botanical Garden. As a result, the use of 29 species of ferns and two species of lycophytes was recorded. Medicinal use (19 species) stood out within the categories of use, with the highest number of records, followed by ornamental (10 species) and edible (5 species) uses. Fronds were the most utilized structures (41.9%), and infusion was the main form of preparation (38.7%). This information allows the identification of the techniques, parts, and categories of use that are currently employed for the use of this group of plants and could contribute to the design of conservation programs in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study aimed to carry out a survey of food plants and carry out their respective characterization in the quilombola community of Jacarequara, municipality of Santa Luzia do Pará, State of Pará, Brazil. Priority was given to a qualitative-quantitative methodological approach, using participant observation, semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, guided tours and a free list to compose the botanical inventory. The data obtained were tabulated and systematized, in addition to calculating the frequency of citation of the species and the Cognitive Salience Index (ISC, by their acronyms in Portuguese) of the food plants inventoried. A total of 140 food ethnospecies were catalogued, with Euphorbiaceae (27), Arecaceae (12), Musaceae (10) and Rutaceae (9) standing out. Among the food plants with the highest ISC, were açaí (Euterpe oleracea), banana (Musa paradisiaca), mandioca (Manihot esculenta), coconut (Cocos nucifera), cashew (Anacardium occidentale), acerola (Malpighia glabra), bacaba (Oenocarpus bacaba) and orange (Citrus sinensis). From the analysis of the data obtained by this study, it was observed the great importance of food plants and this is because they compose not only their food base, but also be present in income generation and represent the local food culture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Se ha demostrado recientemente que los criollos del Chaco Subhúmedo argentino constituyen un nuevo complejo biocultural, sobre el cual nos resulta desconocida su etnobotánica médica. El objetivo de este trabajo consiste en describir y analizar en su preciso contexto socio-cultural los conocimientos y usos medicinales de las plantas para este complejo biocultural y en compararlos con los obtenidos para otros grupos criollos del Gran Chaco argentino. Los datos fueron obtenidos de primera mano a lo largo de seis trabajos de campo realizados entre 2017 y 2022, en los alrededores de Juan José Castelli y Miraflores al norte de la provincia del Chaco, Argentina. La metodología empleada para el análisis de los datos fue la correspondiente a la etnobotánica clásica. Se registraron 721 datos etnobotánicos de usos medicinales de las plantas correspondientes a 200 taxa -el 79 % de ellas nativas- pertenecientes a 62 familias botánicas. Estos fueron registrados a partir de 1485 reportes individuales de los colaboradores entrevistados, los cuales hacen alusión a un total de 135 tipos de indicaciones terapéuticas, clasificadas en 15 subcategorías de uso medicinal. A pesar de las similitudes halladas a nivel de flora medicinal al comparar los datos con los criollos del Chaco Húmedo y Semiárido, los usos medicinales de las plantas fueron sustancialmente diferentes. Dichas diferencias no se deberían a distinciones en la flora de cada distrito fitogeográfico, sino a distintas prácticas culturales entre los criollos que los habitan. Estos resultados confirman la condición distintiva del complejo biocultural de los criollos del Chaco Subhúmedo y, como consecuencia, destacan la originalidad de los mismos.

Resumo A etnobotânica estuda a relação entre pessoas e plantas, sendo uma importante ferramenta para conhecer e conservar recursos naturais utilizados por comunidades frente aos atuais processos de degradação ambiental. O presente trabalho teve por objetivo identificar de que modo a comunidade reconhece como úteis madeiras e qual a influência deste conhecimento sobre a conservação dentro e no entorno do Parque Nacional de Itatiaia. Foram realizadas 63 entrevistas com o uso de um álbum ilustrado. Os principais usos identificados foram o medicinal, alimentação e combustível. A comunidade se identifica como instrumento de conservação e apresenta noções de respeito a área.

Background and aims: The knowledge about the forage plants of the “criollos” of the central-northern of the province of Chaco (Argentina), their forms of management and the extra-nutritional effects those have on their livestock, is studied. M&M: Interviews recorded with 51 Creole residents during six campaigns carried out between 2017 and 2022 is used. The uses are described in their precise sociocultural context of reference, and unpublished ethnobotanical data on the subject are compiled and updated with which a diachronic comparison is made with the current ones. Results: A total of 624 ethnobotanical data is recorded on 185 types of forages corresponding to 143 wild or feral plant taxa and 11 exotic ones. A total of 31 ethnobotanical data were obtained regarding their foraging practices, as well as 34 about the extra-food effects of their ingestion. Only half of the total plants and types of forage recorded in the field were identical to those cited in unpublished historical sources on the subject for the same bio-cultural complex. In total 850 ethnobotanical data associated with 348 forage plants were recorded. Conclusions: Knowledge about forage plants is embedded in a socio-cultural bias based on a differential valuation of the livestock that consumes them. This enormous volume of knowledge and appreciation of the native forest as a source of maintenance for its livestock reaffirms the high significance that its livestock activity has as a source of sustenance among Chaco’s creole people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While the importance of interdisciplinary approaches is increasingly recognised in conservation, bridging knowledge systems across scales remains a fundamental challenge. Focusing on the Important Plant Areas (IPA) approach, we evaluate how complementing scientific and local knowledge can better inform the conservation of useful plants in Colombia. We worked in three municipalities to investigate knowledge on useful plant richness, species composition and use types, as well as perceptions on area-based plant conservation approaches. Participatory focus groups and ethnobotanical walks-in-the-woods were undertaken with local communities, while scientific data were represented by occurrence records from global data aggregators and digitised collections. A total of 1190 species with human uses were reported. Combining knowledge systems provided the richest understanding of useful plants but the relative contribution of each system varied between study areas, influenced by the history of scientific studies, socio-ecological context and study design. Meanwhile, local perceptions of how conservation areas should be selected differed from global IPA criteria. These results show that working with local communities can improve biological understanding for spatial conservation planning. Additionally, participatory approaches must move beyond community-based conservation and data collection, to inform the design of global conservation programmes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: The Solanaceae family is one of the most important families of angiosperms from an economic point of view. With nearly 100 genera and 3,000 species, it includes important food, condiment, and medicinal plants. One of the three most varied and extensive genera of Solanaceae is Lycianthes. Lycianthes sanctaeclarae (Greenm.) D’Arcy, is a species native to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. which is found in the rainforest at an altitude of 0 to 600 meters above sea level. Objective: The purpose of this research is to obtain information about the species Lychianthes sanctaeclarae for the determination of the ethnobotanical potential of said species, through a bibliographic database review. Method: A bibliographic review and an analysis of the possible ethnobotanical applications, biological activities, and chemical constitution of the Solanaceae family, specifically Lycianthes sanctaeclarae, were conducted. Results: Solanaceae has floristic, ethnobotanical, ornamental, ritual, economic, and medical importance. They include a wide variety of phytochemicals, among which alkaloids stand out, with interesting biological properties, with anticholinergic activity being the most investigated. Conclusions: The lack of information that exists on the species Lycianthes sanctaeclarae was determined. Even so, due to its relationship with the Solanaceae family, it is possible to consider that this species could be a striking option for the development of new drugs; However, it is necessary in the future to identify, isolate, purify, and characterize the bioactive compounds that this species has by constructing its phytochemical profile. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This contribution is part of the urban ethnobotany research line whose main objective is to study botanical knowledge in the urban and peri-urban environment. This work is oriented to know the ethnospecies (which include plant species and local botanical varieties) used by the Bolivian families of the La Plata horticultural belt for the elaboration of their typical/daily dishes. Six fairs and 22 vegetable and fruit sales stalls in the urban area were surveyed, three of which concentrate the largest number of registered ethnospecies: Solanaceae (13), Cucurbitaceae (8) and Brassicaceae (6); along with the part of the plant that is commercialized, being the fresh fruits in bulk the predominant form (59%). This contribution expands knowledge of the diet of migrants, the uses and adaptation of their gastronomy. In conclusion, the sellers reported that they use all the ethnospecies that they sell in their daily cooking, fulfilling an important role within their home, as well as their crops that increase the local agrobiodiversity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Os jardins botânicos, de grande importância no contexto da preservação das espécies de flora e fauna no ambiente escolar, promovem a valorização dessas áreas no processo de ensino e aprendizagem. Objetivamos implantar o jardim na Escola Estadual José de Mesquita, em Cuiabá para a realização de práticas relacionadas à Botânica e Etnobotânica, no Ensino Médio. Estratégia metodológica de intervenção pedagógica do tipo pesquisa de campo na escola foi a ferramenta utilizada para a coleta de dados. No total participaram oitenta familiares dos alunos com registros do conhecimento e do valor de usos (NF%) das plantas residenciais, sendo a maioria medicinais, frutíferas, alimentícias e ornamentais, representantes da flora mato-grossense. As plantas doadas pelos familiares compuseram a variedade florística implantada na escola e a participação das famílias e comunidade escolar nas atividades reforça a valorização da cultura, da flora e da educação ambiental nas sociedades em geral. Portanto, investir na biodiversidade vegetal aliada às estratégias pedagógicas adequadas promovem além da socialização os conhecimentos científico, cultural e biológico com a implantação e o manejo da unidade denominada Jardim Botânico Escolar.

O objetivo foi conhecer o perfil sociodemográfico e avaliar o uso de plantas medicinais na comunidade de Tijuaçu, semiárido baiano. Trata-se de uma pesquisa quantitativa, observacional, de caráter exploratório, realizada entre abril e junho de 2022. O projeto foi aprovado pelo CEP e cadastrado no SISGEN. Os dados foram coletados em questionário semiestruturado, contendo 17 perguntas. Os voluntários eram abordados nas residências e após a assinatura do TCLE, as informações eram coletadas. Os dados foram analisados por medias e frequências e a associação entre as variáveis, pelo teste qui-quadrado de Pearson. Participaram do estudo 104 informantes, dos quais 70,2% eram mulheres, 56,7% eram casados e 50% eram agricultores. 101 participantes relataram que usavam plantas medicinais. As plantas medicinais com maiores ocorrência foram: erva cidreira, capim santo e erva doce. A forma de preparo mais citada foi o chá e a parte da planta prevalentemente usada, a folha. Apesar da visível importância na manutenção da cultura identitária nesse quilombo, quanto ao uso ancestral da natureza, foram encontradas inconsistências, como o risco de interações ervas-drogas, preparos inadequados e indicações inconsistentes, colocando em risco a saúde dessas pessoas. Nesse sentido, uma capacitação para uso racional e seguro da flora na comunidade seria fundamental.

México posee gran conocimiento tradicional en el uso de plantas medicinales, amenazado por la globalización y la estandarización de los sistemas educativos. En Aguascalientes, la región semiárida del oriente es un área poco estudiada en el ámbito etnoflorístico. El objetivo fue evaluar y actualizar el conocimiento etnoflorístico del oriente de Aguascalientes. Se hicieron entrevistas, recorridos en campo y colectas de las plantas medicinales mencionadas. Se calculó el índice de riqueza de conocimiento (IRC) y análisis de varianza (ANOVA) por edad y sexo de los entrevistados. Se identificaron 52 especies medicinales, con usos principales en el tratamiento de enfermedades digestivas, respiratorias, renales, y traumatismos. Se obtuvo bajo IRC con media de 0.13 (conocimiento limitado), y sin diferencias significativas en el conocimiento entre hombres y mujeres, ni por edad. Se destaca la importancia de documentar y preservar el conocimiento tradicional y el uso de plantas medicinales en el oriente de Aguascalientes.

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The following paper will focus its attention on Guayascate, a village located in the north of the Córdoba Province (Argentina), which currently symbolizes a significant point of archaeological and historical interest for having been a post on the Royal Road at the time of the entry of the Spanish colony into that region. With the Spanish settler's arrival, many changes arose, including the entry of new food species that influenced the socio-cultural and economic dynamics of the population. Food consumption is a dimension of analysis that allows us to visualize changes and continuities in cultural practices in a socioeconomic, environmental, and historical changing context. For this reason, it was proposed to analyze the entry of new Hispanic edible plant species, deepening the perception of the current inhabitants about the historical value of this village and the widespread understanding associated with the diverse species. In order to acquire data, we conducted 14 open and semi-structured interviews at three different moments: first a free listing, then a recognition of species and practices associated with them based on a photographic sampler, on third place series of open questions to delve into the perception of this knowledge, and their historical assessment. For a more in-depth analysis of the historical ethnobotany approach, two essential elements are a review of archaeological records and historical archives to configure an analysis of continuity over time of the distinguishable species. In sum, it is concluded that, although there are affected pre-Hispanic identities and the native species in their majority are not represented in current culinary practices, the knowledge persists in the collective memory and is submerged in combinations and resignifications network together with the knowledge associated to the introduced plants, thus showing new possibilities of cultural identities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Umbanda religion has a strong connection with nature and makes it its temple, where different rituals are practiced, in which plants perform extremely important functions, promoting an approach to the spiritual world. Therefore, the objective of this article is to analyze and understand ethnobotany within the Umbanda religion from the perspective of Well Living. Methodologically, it is configured in a bibliographical and descriptive research with participant observation, developed in two Umbanda religious tents, located in the city of Cáceres - Mato Grosso, Brazil, the interviews were carried out after the consent of the religious leaders, between the months of February to March of the year 2021. According to the data obtained in the two tents, the plants are categorized in ritual, medicinal and mystical use, a total of 50 species from 33 families were described, with greater emphasis on the Lamiaceae, Euphobiaceae and Asparagaceae families, highlighting the three supra dimensions (social, personal and integral), with emphasis on specific dimensions: religion and belief; education; and environment, according to its indicators. It is concluded that the use of plants assumes a fundamental role within the religion and in the life of Umbanda practitioners, serving as an intermediary between the human being and the supernatural world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introducción y objetivos: Se estudian los conocimientos sobre las plantas forrajeras de los criollos del centro-norte de la provincia del Chaco (Argentina), así como sus formas de manejo y efectos extra-alimenticios que las mismas tienen sobre el ganado. M&M: Se emplean entrevistas registradas a 51 pobladores criollos durante seis campañas realizadas entre 2017 y 2022. Se describen los usos en su preciso contexto socio-cultural de referencia y se compilan y actualizan datos etnobotánicos inéditos sobre la temática con los cuales se efectúa una comparación diacrónica con los actuales. Resultados: Se registra un total de 624 datos etnobotánicos sobre 185 tipos de forrajes correspondientes a 143 taxa vegetales nativos o asilvestrados y 11 exóticos. Un total de 31 datos etnobotánicos se obtuvieron respecto a sus prácticas forrajeras, así como 34 acerca de los efectos extra-alimentarios de su ingestión. Solo la mitad del total de plantas y tipos de forrajes registrados a campo resultaron idénticos a los citados en fuentes históricas inéditas sobre la temática para el mismo complejo biocultural. En total se registran 850 datos etnobotánicos asociados a 348 plantas forrajeras. Conclusiones: Los conocimientos sobre plantas forrajeras se hallan embebidos de un sesgo socio-cultural basado en una valoración diferencial del ganado que las consume. Este enorme volumen de conocimientos y apreciaciones del bosque nativo como fuente de mantención de sus animales de cría reafirma la elevada significación que posee su actividad ganadera como fuente de sustento para los criollos del Chaco.

O uso de plantas medicinais no tratamento e na cura de enfermidades remonta à antiguidade e surgiu com a própria humanidade. Planta medicinal é toda planta que exerce alguma ação terapêutica sobre os organismos vivos. As plantas alimentícias não-convencionais (PANC) são comumente chamadas de “daninhas”, pois florescem entre as plantas cultivadas. As PANC são espécies com grande importância ecológica e econômica, sendo que várias espécies são alimentícias, mesmo que atualmente em desuso pela maior parte da população. A etnobotânica desponta como o campo interdisciplinar que compreende os estudos e a interpretação do conhecimento, significação cultural, manejo e usos tradicionais dos elementos da flora. Este trabalho tem por objetivo compreender a dinâmica das interações entre estudantes de dois campi dos Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Goiás (IFG) com as plantas medicinais e as plantas alimentícias não-convencionais. Para tanto, uma pesquisa foi conduzida nos campi Águas Lindas e Senador Canedo, localizados na periferia das duas maiores metrópoles do Centro-Oeste. Um questionário contendo 23 questões sobre o assunto foi aplicado junto aos estudantes de todos os cursos ofertados pelos dois campi, contabilizando participação de mais de 90% do público discente das duas unidades. Os resultados foram tratados e chegou-se à conclusão de que existe maior interação com as plantas medicinais do que com as PANC. Porém, percebeu-se que o assunto carece de aprofundamento junto a esses estudantes, dado a sua importância. O IFG pode atuar em diversas frentes para suprir essa carência, educando para a vida, para a emancipação desses indivíduos e contribuindo para o seu bem-estar.

Desde la antigüedad la relación del hombre con los recursos naturales ha sido estrecha, en especial con el uso de las plantas, como alimento, vestido, material de construcción para curar enfermedades. El objetivo del presente estudio fue registrar los usos de las plantas medicinales más comunes en la zona metropolitana de Saltillo, Coahuila. De octubre 2021 a mayo del 2022 se entrevistaron 113 informantes (17 hombres y 96 mujeres, de 20 a 70 años) a través de un cuestionario etnobotánico semiestructurado dividido en dos partes: aspectos socioeconómicos y conocimiento tradicional de plantas medicinales. El reporte de usos obtenido se dividió en 13 categorías basadas en las Clasificación Estadística Internacional de Enfermedades y Problemas de Salud de la Organización Mundial de la Salud. Se registro un uso promedio de 4.6 plantas y cinco usos por planta. Las mujeres registraron 4.9 plantas en promedio, a comparación de los hombres con un 3.1. El análisis de regresión, mostro correlación positiva entre edad y número de planta. Se utilizan 82 plantas para tratamiento de enfermedades distribuidas en 37 familias botánicas. Las enfermedades que más afectan son del sistema respiratorio, gastrointestinal y nervioso. Las especies medicinales con mayor Índice de Valor de Uso fueron: Matricaria chamomilla (IVU=0.65) y Litsea parvifolia (IVU=0.35). Las familias más representativas fueron Asteraceae (10 especies, 125 reportes de uso), Lamiaceae (12 especies, 119 RU) y Lauraceae (cuatro especies, 64 RU). La forma de preparación más comunes fueron la infusión (88.6 %) y emplasto (3.68 %).

Esse trabalho teve como objetivo despertar o interesse dos alunos pela química, por meio da interação entre os conhecimentos popular, científico e escolar sobre plantas medicinais no ensino de Ciências Naturais. Foram preparadas duas aulas de teoria e prática experimental sobre plantas medicinais e o estudo das substâncias fenólicas. As aulas foram realizadas junto aos alunos do nono ano do Ensino Fundamental de um colégio público no município de São Gonçalo/RJ, em zona urbana. Na primeira aula, com a aplicação de um questionário, foram obtidas informações sobre plantas medicinais, seu uso, seu nome e seu modo de preparação; posteriormente, foram introduzidos conceitos sobre plantas medicinais e realizado um debate acerca dos conceitos de natural e de contraindicação. Na segunda aula, por intermédio de um questionário, os alunos puderam avaliar seu próprio aprendizado e a eficiência do método. As atividades desenvolvidas proporcionaram uma oportunidade de sensibilização dos alunos sobre a presença de substâncias químicas em plantas medicinais, e o aprendizado de conceitos de Química, Biologia e Física. A metodologia pode ser aplicada na elaboração de aulas e na formação continuada de professores.

Introdução: Nos países em desenvolvimento, a maioria da população não tem acesso ao atendimento primário de saúde, constituindo o uso das plantas medicinais a principal forma de tratamento. O conhecimento da etnofarmacologia, a sua abordagem holística e sistêmica apoiada por uma base experiencial podem servir como o instrumento para a validação dos tratamentos tradicionais. Objetivo: Realizar um estudo etnofarmacológico e fitoquímico da polpa do fruto de Morinda citrifolia L. Material e Método: Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas por amostragem não probabilística de bola de neve a 6 vendedores de plantas medicinais da Cidade de Nampula (Norte de Moçambique), nos meses de fevereiro e março de 2023, abordando-se o nome local da planta, os locais da colheita, a parte mais usada na preparação, a finalidade terapêutica, as formas de preparo, e a posologia. Estes dados foram transcritos e interpretados qualitativamente. Para a análise fitoquímica foram colhidos 100 frutos de Morinda citrifolia L. no estádio de maturação verde em uma propriedade localizada no Bairro de Carrupeia (Cidade de Nampula) em fevereiro de 2023 e acondicionados em uma bacia plástica durante três dias aguardando[1]se pelo amadurecimento. Fez-se o despolpamento in natura pela técnica de esmagamento, e foi produzido um extrato alcoólico pela maceração em etanol a 96% durante 72 horas. Os testes qualitativos de espuma, de Libermann Buchard e de cloreto férrico foram feitos para a identificação de saponinas; triterpenos e esteroides; e flavonóides e taninos respectivamente. O estudo foi aprovado pela Comissão Científica do curso de Farmácia da Universidade Lúrio. Resultados: Localmente a planta é conhecida como árvore do noni. Os entrevistados referiram que adquiriram o conhecimento com os seus familiares “(…) o meu pai lá na zona é médico tradicional, e ele é que me explicou sobre essas plantas, sobre como utilizar para curar doenças (…).” Os vendedores apontam o fruto como sendo a parte mais usada da planta, e que têm adquirido o material vegetal no próprio quintal. “(…) “Na minha casa eu plantei e costumo colher lá mesmo (…).” As doenças mais citadas pelos entrevistados como podendo ser tratadas pelo noni foram as que afetam os aparelhos digestivo, respiratório e cardíaco. A comunidade faz o uso do sumo do noni in natura administrando entre uma chávena de chá do sumo 1 vez por dia até a melhora dos sintomas, e 1 chávena de chá do sumo três vezes por dia durante 1 mês. Os metabólitos secundários identificados laboratorialmente foram os triterpenoides, saponinas, flavonoides e taninos em ambas as amostras (no extrato bruto in natura e no extrato alcoólico), com a exceção de esteroides no extrato alcoólico. Discussão e Conclusões: O estudo contribuiu para o registo do conhecimento e das formas tradicionais de utilização da Morinda citrifolia L na Cidade de Nampula (Norte de Moçambique). A comprovação laboratorial da presença de metabólitos secundários pode validar as propriedades terapêuticas da planta, entretanto estudos adicionais são necessários.

El propósito fundamental de esta investigación fue documentar el uso de especies vegetales en la práctica culinaria de la parroquia El Anegado, con un enfoque destacado en su aplicabilidad como alimentos, condimentos y bebidas, especialmente relevantes para los visitantes. Para alcanzar este objetivo, se emplearon discusiones grupales, entrevistas y diálogos con los residentes locales, con el fin de capturar y documentar su conocimiento sobre las plantas utilizadas en la cocina tradicional. Se logró identificar un total de 41 especies, abarcando 24 familias de relevancia gastronómica. La mayoría de estas especies son cultivadas, reflejando la interacción activa entre las comunidades locales y el entorno natural circundante. Entre las familias destacan Fabaceae y Rutaceae, que sobresalen por albergar un mayor número de especies de interés culinario. Se registró 74 usos gastronómicos, distribuidos en tres categorías principales: bebidas (29), plantas comestibles (27) y condimentos (18). Es importante notar que una misma especie puede ser aprovechada para diversos fines culinarios. Resulta llamativa la importancia atribuida a especies como Musa paradisiaca y Zea mays, que constituyen la base fundamental de numerosos platos característicos de la gastronomía local. La variedad de especies identificadas y los usos atribuidos a ellas revelan una interacción rica y arraigada entre la comunidad y su entorno natural. La preservación de estas prácticas culinarias no solo enriquece la experiencia gastronómica, sino que también promueve la conservación de la biodiversidad local y la preservación de tradiciones valiosas.

The fundamental purpose of this research was to document the use of plant species in the culinary practice of the El Anegado parish, with a notable focus on their applicability as foods, condiments and beverages, especially relevant for visitors. To achieve this goal, group discussions, interviews and dialogues with local residents were used to capture and document their knowledge of plants used in traditional cuisine. A total of 41 species were identified, covering 24 families of gastronomic relevance. Most of these species are cultivated, reflecting the active interaction between local communities and the surrounding natural environment. Among the families, Fabaceae and Rutaceae stand out, which stand out for housing a greater number of species of culinary interest. 74 gastronomic uses were recorded, distributed in three main categories: drinks (29), edible plants (27) and condiments (18). It is important to note that the same species can be used for various culinary purposes. The importance attributed to species such as Musa paradisiaca and Zea mays is striking, which constitute the fundamental basis of numerous characteristic dishes of local gastronomy. The variety of species identified and the uses attributed to them reveal a rich and deep-rooted interaction between the community and its natural environment. The preservation of these culinary practices not only enriches the gastronomic experience, but also promotes the conservation of local biodiversity and the preservation of valuable traditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The present study aimed to inventory the plants with medicinal and liturgical potentialities in the Terreiro de Umbanda Vovó Firmina de Nagô e Caboclo da Pedra Branca. The research investigated the function and use of these plants in religious practices, taking into consideration their phytotherapeutic aspects. The article also highlights the association between the plants and the spirits and ancestral Orixás that manifest themselves in the Terreiro. Data collection was carried out using semi-structured forms and through a guided tour to collect botanical material. Fifty-one plant species with medicinal and ritualistic potential were mentioned, including rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.), rue (Ruta graveolens L.), lavender (Lavandula officinalis Chaix), Saint George's sword (Sansevieria trifasciata Prain), guinea (Petiveria alliacea (Jacq.) Schott), tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.), benzoin (Styrax benzoin Pohl), boldo (Coleus barbatus (Andrews) Benth), jurema herb (Acacia jurema Benth.) and alevante (Mentha gentilis L.). The plants are used in smoke, offerings, spiritual passes, oracular consultations, as well as in the preparation of baths, teas, potions and incantations offered and applied therapeutically in the community. It was possible to perceive that plants are associated with the spirits and ancestral Orixás that manifest themselves in the terreiro, representing and making alive the presence of the spiritual guides among the faithful present in the religious ceremonies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Amazon biome is a large region that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Andes, occurs in nine South American countries, and covers 69% of Brazil. This study was made between September 2019 and September 2020 and had the objective of learning about the ethnobotanical knowledge held by the Pericumã Quilombola community, in the municipality of Bequimão, in Baixada Maranhense, Maranhão State, Brazil. We conducted semi-structured, census-type interviews with the heads of households (men and women) who were 30 to 93 years old. The species were categorized according to their form of use in the community. To accomplish the objective, the value in use (VU), rarefaction curve and Chao1 for sample sufficiency of the research were used. A total of 144 vernacular names were cited, corresponding to 136 species, 109 genera and 46 families. The most cited forms of use were food and medicinal and the species with the highest VU were: babaçu, Attalea speciosa Mart. Ex Spreng.; mango, Mangifera indica L.; cashew, Anacardium occidentale L., due to its socioeconomic and cultural importance in Baixada Maranhense. For the conservation status, some of the species are classified under different threat categories, such as vulnerable (VU), least concern (LC) and near threatened (NT), demonstrating the importance of ethnobotanical and ecological studies in the region. The results showed that the Pericumã community has a vast knowledge about the local vegetation and its ways of use, highlighting the great floristic and cultural richness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Brazilian Northeast has a rich native flora used for therapeutic purposes in folk medicine. National Policies and Programs encourage the use of folk medicine plants in their Health System, prioritizing local species as a strategy to make herbal medicine more credible among users. However, the lack of knowledge of plants by health professionals, the emphasis on allopathic medicine and the lack of knowledge of plant species on official lists in different regions of the country are some of the factors identified as barriers to the success of such programs. In this perspective, the present research reviewed the literature on ethnobotany in order to know the main species of native medicinal plants used in this region and with potential for phytotherapy. After consulting the Virtual Health Library (BVS) and PubMed, 58 articles published between January/2015 and December/2019 were selected, with 590 species of medicinal plants cited in ethnobotanical studies being recorded. Of these species, 129 (22%) were cited between 5 to 35 studies and 35 (27%) of the species have authorization for use as herbal medicines, of which only 11 species (31.43%) are native. It was found that of the 71 species listed in the National List of Medicinal Plants of Interest to the Unified Health System in Brazil, 60 are used by human communities in the Northeast, reinforcing the region's contribution to the theme. 57 native species are presented that still do not have authorization for simplified registration as herbal medicine, but are used in folk medicine. These data seek to minimize the lack of knowledge about native species and value their use in regional phytotherapy. It is suggested to encourage research in partnership with local communities that analyze the therapeutic action of medicinal plants and encourage their use in Primary Health Care, in accordance with Law 13.123/2015, in order to protect access to traditional knowledge and guarantee the benefit sharing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The general aim of this work is to distinguish and identify the Creole of the Argentine Subhumid Chaco as a new bio-cultural complex, to describe the botanical correspondences of their phytonymy, and to carry out a general characterization of their ethnobotany. Six field works were carried out between October 2017 and March 2022 in the center-north of Chaco Province. Classic ethnobotanical methodology was applied. This consisted of interviews and the collection of herbarium material with 51 collaborators from the area. A total of 541 matches between 369 botanical taxa and 457 types of vernacular names were obtained from 2075 reports; 1625 Criollos' plant uses or meanings were registered. This refers to a total of 420 taxa throughout 4290 reports or mentions. Results from quantitative comparisons with Criollos' phytonymic correspondences registered in neighboring areas of the Subhumid Chaco allow us to infer that the latter belong to the same bio-cultural complex proposed here. If we added these phytonyms to those obtained in the field it makes a total of 837 correspondences among 662 types of vernacular names assigned to 537 plant taxa, and three mushrooms. On the other hand, results of the quantitative comparisons between this phytonymy and those found in ethnobotanical investigations with Criollos from the Humid and Semiarid Chaco allow us to infer substantial differences between them, which reaffirms the condition of the Criollos of the Subhumid Chaco as a new bio-cultural complex. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A review of the Colombian species of Ericaceae with edible fruits is presented, with emphasis on their use, propagation, and cultivation. Twenty-five species in ten genera were recorded, whose highest diversity is concentrated in Cavendishia, Disterigma, Gaultheria, and Vaccinium. Most of the species are distributed in the middle and upper areas of the Eastern and Central Andean Mountains. Although direct and sporadic fruit consumption is the most frequent, fruit processing into derived products was reported for seven species, and only three of them have had some level of trade. Although propagation and cultivation studies are concentrated on Vaccinium meridionale, basic propagation studies are recorded on Vaccinium floribundum, Macleania rupestris, Cavendishia bracteata, Disterigma alaternoides, and Thibaudia floribunda. However, most fruits of Colombian Ericaceae are primarily harvested from wild populations. Detailed studies of the effect of harvesting on natural populations are not currently known, nor are there management plans for their use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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El Libellus de medicinalibus indorum herbis o Códice de la Cruz-Badiano es la primera obra sobre plantas medicinales de América. Dictada o escrita en náhuatl por el médico indígena Martín de la Cruz y traducida al latín por Juan Badiano, ambos del Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco, fue llevada a España en 1552 para ser entregada al rey a fin de ganar sus favores para el colegio y también para el comercio de plantas medicinales producidas en Nueva España por Francisco de Mendoza. Desde que fue ‘encontrado’ en 1929 en la Biblioteca Vaticana, se han realizado trabajos encaminados a la interpretación de las ilustraciones de las plantas que contiene a fin de proponer su identidad taxonómica y a la fecha se tienen diversas propuestas de identificaciones botánicas. En este trabajo se reporta el uso medicinal actual de las especies de plantas del Códice de la Cruz-Badiano y se comparan los usos, formas de preparación y de administración de las plantas entre lo indicado en el Libellus y el uso actual de las especies. Se encuentran pocas coincidencias entre los usos mencionados en el Libellus y los reportes actuales, debido a la dinámica de la medicina tradicional mexicana relacionada e influida por aspectos históricos, geográficos, económicos, sociales y culturales.

This qualitative research aims to understand if the students' knowledge about ethnobotany focusing the nutritional aspects of the plants that had been cultivated by them might contribute for the intercultural dialogue to food security on biology classes in the schools who attends those students. For the data collection of this application we used a questionnaire, a Contextual Cognition Table (CCT) was structured through the students' responses excerpts and it was organized along the biology teaching contents included on textbooks and the terms used by the scientific community. The results indicate that students traditionally know the plants they had been cultivating, although they used scientific vocabulary to the detriment of traditional vocabulary to build their answers about the nutritional aspects of those plants. Those decisions had implications for this research, especially because we decided to use a questionnaire to investigate the traditional knowledge through the dialogue. We recommend the use of interviews on researches focused on identify the traditional knowledge based on intercultural dialogue in biology teaching. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Even with the growing advance in ethnobotanical studies, the amount of data that inventory the uses and knowledge associated with the biodiversity of medicinal plants existing in urban and periurban backyards in the Amazon region is still incipient. This article aimed to carry out a study of medicinal plants in rural backyards in the municipality of São Miguel do Guamá, Pará, valuing traditional knowledge and contributing to local biodiversity. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 23 residents, selected by non-probabilistic sampling. The importance index (IVs) and the agreement on the main uses (CUP) were calculated. There were records of 80 medicinal recipes, from the use of 65 species. The most representative families were Asteraceae, Euphorbiaceae, and Lamiaceae. The importance value index was attributed to Melissa officinalis L. and to the agreement of main uses of Alternanthera sp., Melissa officinalis L., Plectranthus neochilus Schltr, and Chenopodium ambrosioides L. The highest values of agreement regarding corrected main uses (CUPc) were from Melissa officinalis L., Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf., and Alternanthera sp. Flu, fever, and diarrhea were the most prevalent health problems. The community preserves traditional medicine customs in health care and this translates into the way of life of these people and the intense circulation of medicinal plants in the backyards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Las bebidas de plantas medicinales que se venden en las calles del Perú, constituyen alimentos nutracéuticos tradicionales, poco estudiados. Se evaluaron los cambios y los factores socioeconómicos asociados a estos cambios, en las bebidas que se expenden en la ciudad de Cajamarca (Perú), entre 2004 y 2018. Se aplicaron encuestas, entrevistas, observación directa y observación participativa. El número de bebidas ofertadas varió de 6 a 12. Salió del mercado la carreta de “maca” (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) y entró la de jugo de “caña de azúcar” (Saccharum officinarum L.). El número de carretas se incrementó en 84% y la de jugo de “naranja” [Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck] se convirtió en la más importante. Las especies medicinales usadas disminuyeron en 26%, con exclusiones, inclusiones y nuevas combinaciones y, fueron recomendadas para nueve tipos de afecciones. La demanda general creció en 251%. Los factores más importantes asociados a los cambios fueron el crecimiento de la población flotante (universitarios, trabajadores mineros y turistas) y la relevancia o “boom” de la gastronomía peruana. Las bebidas lograron posicionarse y crecer, mediante diversificación y mejoras. Esta investigación aporta información sobre la dinámica de las bebidas y las plantas usadas y tiene carácter histórico para la ciudad de Cajamarca y el Perú.

La naturaleza y las culturas ancestrales ofrecen alternativas para el cuidado de la salud, las plantas medicinales contribuyen con la salud de las comunidades, el conocimiento sobre su uso puede perderse con el tiempo. El objetivo fue recuperar el conocimiento ancestral sobre el uso de las plantas medicinales, para preservarlo como alternativa al cuidado de la salud. Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo, transversal, a través de entrevistas etnobotánicas a 117 informantes clave. Se identificaron 57 especies de plantas medicinales de 30 familias, las más representadas fueron Asteraceae, Lamiaceae y Solanaceae. Las plantas con uso igual o superior al 20% fueron Matricaria chamomilla (28,20%), Eucalyptus globulus (25,64%), Urtica urens (23,93%), Malva alcea (23,08%), Aerva sanguinolenta (22,22%), Bidens andicola (20,51%) y Chuquiraga jussieui (20,51%). Las partes más usadas fueron las hojas (48%) y la preparación fue la infusión (60%). Las enfermedades más tratadas con plantas medicinales fueron las gastrointestinales (22,60%), respiratorias (16%) y genitourinarias (11,3%). La familia más utilizada fue Asteraceae y las especies con mayor uso fueron M. chamomilla y E. globulus. Se comprobó que el uso de las plantas medicinales proviene del conocimiento ancestral de las familias y, por tanto, es autóctono del Cantón Penipe.