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2. MEDICINAL SPECIES OF THE GENUS CROTON (EUPHORBIACEAE): A WORLDWIDE VIEW ON THE DYNAMICS AND EVOLUTION OF SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION.
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Lima Nogueira, Micaella, Santos Fava, Wellington, Benevides Correia, Jonas, Vieira de Araújo, Rildo, Camargo Martins, Romildo, Chaquime dos Santo, Adriana Bilar, Corrêa Magalhães Filho, Fernando Jorge, and Brito da Costa, Reginaldo
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CROTON (Genus) ,EUPHORBIACEAE ,MEDICINAL plants ,WEBSITES ,ABSCESSES ,GASTRIC diseases ,INFLAMMATION ,ENVIRONMENTAL sciences ,MALARIA - Abstract
Copyright of Environmental & Social Management Journal / Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental is the property of Environmental & Social Management Journal and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2024
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3. Botanical Survey of India (1971–2010): a scientometric analysis
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Pathak, Manohar and Bharati, Kumar Avinash
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- 2014
4. Survey on current status of folk medicine in Bulgaria reported by local knowledgeable persons.
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Dragoeva, Asya, Stoyanova, Zheni, Marinov, Martin, and Koleva, Vanya
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TRADITIONAL medicine ,ETHNOBOTANY ,LIFESTYLES & health ,GASTROINTESTINAL diseases - Abstract
Traditional knowledge is of real danger to be lost in modern society. This research is a part of an ethnobotanical survey aimed on documentation of current status of folk medicine in Central and Northeastern Bulgaria. Semi-structured interviews with local knowledgeable persons were provided. Quantitative ethnobotanical indices consisting of Fidelity level (FL) and Informant consensus factor (ICF) were calculated as indicatives of local importance of species and prevalent uses of species. The respondents reported 15 category uses: to treat 12 health disorders, for prophylaxis/immune stimulation, other health connected conditions and plants included in the diet as food/spices. The highest number of plants was used for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases (65.9%), cardiovascular problems (53.4%) and urinary system problems (46.6%). It should be noted that many herbal medicines are related to disease prevention (52.3%). Maximum FL value (100%) of Hypericum perforatum for digestive and nervous system disorders and Thymus sp. for respiratory system diseases was calculated. Numerous species and specific applications were listed in the paper, contributing to the base ethnobotanical data. Specific use categories indicate most spread health disorders and proved treatments in the studied regions. Results also reflect the growing interest in disease prevention (immune stimulation) and a healthy diet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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5. The current status of ethnobiological research in Latin America: gaps and perspectives.
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Paulino Albuquerque, Ulysses, Soares Silva, Josivan, Loureiro Almeida Campos, Juliana, Silva Sousa, Rosemary, Silva, Taline Cristina, and Nóbrega Alves, Rômulo Romeu
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CHI-squared test ,INTELLECT ,MEDICINAL plants ,RESEARCH funding ,SERIAL publications ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,BIBLIOGRAPHIC databases ,DATA analysis software - Abstract
Background Recent reviews have demonstrated an increase in the number of papers on ethnobiology in Latin America. Among factors that have influenced this increase are the biological and cultural diversity of these countries and the general scientific situation in some countries. This study aims to assess the panorama of ethnobiological research in Latin America by analyzing its evolution, trends, and future prospects. Methods To conduct this study, we searched for papers in the Scopus (www.scopus.com) and Web of Science (www.isiknowledge.com) databases. The search was performed using combinations of keywords and the name of each Latin American country. The following countries were included in this study: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela, and Uruguay. Results and conclusions According to our inclusion criteria, 679 ethnobiological studies conducted in Latin America were found for the period between 1963 and 2012. Of these studies, 289 (41%) were conducted in Brazil, 153 in Mexico (22%), 61 in Peru (9%), 58 in Argentina (8%), 45 in Bolivia (6%), and 97 (14%) in other Latin American countries. The increased number of publications related to this area of knowledge in recent years demonstrates the remarkable growth of ethnobiology as a science. Ethnobiological research may be stimulated by an increase in the number of scientific events and journals for study dissemination and by the creation of undergraduate courses and graduate programs to train ethnoscientists who will produce high-quality studies, especially in certain countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
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6. Special Issue: Ethnobotany for the Future—Theory, Methods, and Social Engagement (Part 2).
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Vandebroek, Ina and Albuquerque, Ulysses Paulino
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ETHNOBOTANY ,SUSTAINABLE development ,SCIENTIFIC method ,KEYSTONE species ,CONSENSUS (Social sciences) ,SUSTAINABILITY - Abstract
This document is a special issue of the journal "Economic Botany" titled "Ethnobotany for the Future: Theory, Methods, and Social Engagement." The issue is guest edited by Prof. Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque from the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil. The special issue features twelve papers that explore new perspectives and solutions in the fields of ethnobotany and ethnobiology. The papers cover a range of topics, including the impact of wild plants in post-conflict landscapes, the integration of queer theory into ethnobotany, the use of citizen science in botanical gardens, the application of the ecosymbiotic complementarity theory in social-ecological systems, the concept of cultural keystone species, and the role of Brazilian ethnobotany literature in the global sustainability debate. The papers contribute to the ongoing development of ethnobotany as a discipline and offer promising avenues for future research and collaboration. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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7. Legumes (Angiosperm: Fabaceae) of Birbhum District, West Bengal, India.
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Alam, Shamim and Lokho, Adani
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LEGUMES ,ANGIOSPERMS ,BAUHINIA ,INDIGOFERA ,SUBSPECIES - Abstract
The present paper deals with a comprehensive enumeration of leguminous taxa found in Birbhum District of West Bengal, India. We recorded 140 species, one subspecies, and two varieties, representing 82 genera from 24 tribes under four subfamilies, viz., Cercidoideae (6 species in 2 genera belonging to 1 tribe), Detarioideae (3 species in 3 genera belonging to 3 tribes), Caesalpinioideae (43 species in 24 genera belonging to 5 tribes), and Papilionoideae (91 taxa including 88 species, 1 subspecies and 2 varieties in 53 genera belonging to 15 tribes). Herbs (59 taxa) were the largest group, followed by trees (39), climbers (23), and shrubs (22). Crotalaria and Indigofera (7 species each) emerged as the dominant genera, followed by Senna (6) and Bauhinia and Senegalia with five species each. In this district, the legumes are represented under 24 tribes, of which the Phaseoleae is the largest comprising 24 taxa, followed by Desmodieae (16) and Cassieae (12). Regarding endemics, Indigofera prostrata exclusive to West Bengal is recorded from Birbhum District, while Grona brachystachya, Hardwickia binata, Pterocarpus marsupium, and P. santalinus are endemic to India. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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8. Estimation of phytochemical constituents and antioxidant potential of underutilized ethnobotanically important wild edible fruits of Manipur.
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Devi, Mayanglambam Bidyalakshmi and Devi, Ashalata
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PHYTOCHEMICALS ,ANTIOXIDANTS ,ETHNOBOTANY ,PHYLLANTHUS - Abstract
This paper presents investigation on ethnobotany, phytochemicals constituents and antioxidant potential of six selected wild edible fruits (WEFs) of Manipur. Ethnomedicinal data collected through a semi-structured questionnaire shows that there are different therapeutic possibilities of WEFs, practised by the local people. Phytochemical estimation observed Rhus semialata was the most acidic fruit (4.67 pH) with 0.73% of titratable acidity and lowest solubility (20%). A strong negative and significant association was observed between pH and titratable acidity, r = -0.900, p<0.010, while a moderate positive relationship between titratable acidity and solubility, r = 0.590, p<0.010 and no significant relationship was observed between pH and solubility. The calorific value was found within the range of 198-459 kcal/100 g. The phytochemical content was foremost in Phyllanthus emblica, including the antioxidant potential and vitamin C, exceptfortannin. Meanwhile, tannin was found highest in Spondias pinnata (67.63±0.97mg/g). Least total phenolic and tannin content was recorded in Vangueria spinosa. P. emblica shows the highest reducing capacity in both the analysis, i.e., total in vitro antioxidant activity (159.06±4.10 AAE mg/g) and FRAP assay (42.57±0.05 AAE mg/g). In in vitro antioxidant activity, S. pinnata (11.82±1.54 AAE mg/g) shows the lowest antioxidant activity. The inhibition percentage of the DPPH assay was in order of Phyllanthus emblica>Spondias pinnata>Rhus semialata>Elaeocarpus floribundus>Microcos paniculata>Vangueria spinosa. The fruit samples exhibit diverse antioxidant activity indicating an active response to the radical. The finding specifies the overall primary and secondary metabolites, and antioxidant properties of these underutilized wild edible fruits and validates their therapeutic values and prospects. Value-added food products of the WEFs plant species may be promoted within and outside the state while assuring nutrient content and availability of products. Moreover, it will help improve the economic conditions of local people, aiding financial condition by selling fruits and value-added products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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9. Wild Edible Plants Used in Dalmatian Zagora (Croatia).
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Ninčević Runjić, Tonka, Jug-Dujaković, Marija, Runjić, Marko, and Łuczaj, Łukasz
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EDIBLE wild plants ,ASPARAGUS ,PORTULACA oleracea ,WILD foods ,CHICORY ,EDIBLE mushrooms - Abstract
Background: Dalmatian Zagora has experienced significant depopulation trends over recent decades. The area is very interesting because of its rich biodiversity of species as well as its history of the use of wild foods. Since there is a danger of permanent loss of knowledge on the use of wild edibles, we focused our research on recording traditions local to this area. Methods: We conducted interviews with 180 residents. Results: A record was made of 136 species of wild food plants and 22 species of edible mushrooms gathered in the area. The most frequently collected species are Rubus ulmifolius Schott, Cornus mas L., Portulaca oleracea L., Asparagus acutifolius L., Sonchus spp., Morus spp., Taraxacum spp., Amaranthus retroflexus L., Cichorium intybus L., and Dioscorea communis (L.) Caddick & Wilkin. Conclusions: The list of taxa used is typical for other (sub-)Mediterranean parts of Croatia; however, more fungi species are used. The most important finding of the paper is probably the recording of Legousia speculum-veneris (L.) Chaix, a wild vegetable used in the area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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10. A literature review on ethnobotanical, phytochemical, and pharmacological properties of Adonidia merrillii (Becc.) Becc.
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Setiyanto, Afif Eka Rahma, Taufiqurrahman, Maulana Daffa, Wachid, Nisa Nabila Aufa, and Siswanto, Dian
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FRUIT extracts ,LITERATURE reviews ,ORNAMENTAL plants ,FRUIT seeds ,LACTIC acid bacteria ,LACTIC acid ,OILSEEDS - Abstract
This paper presents the ethnobotanical information, phytochemical content, and pharmacological activities of Adonidia merrillii. Ethnobotanical studies of A. merrillii in several countries such as the Philippines, Nigeria, India, Malaysia, and Indonesia revealed that this palm is known as an ornamental plant and is also utilized for medicinal purposes such as diarrhea, toothache, psychostimulant, and treat malnourished. Furthermore, A. merrillii holds cultural significance, often being incorporated into ceremonial practices. Previous studies reported various phytoconstituents detected in fruit pericarp, leaf, kernel seed oil, and flower. The phytoconstituents are flavonoids, saponins, tannins, coumarins, phenolics, and others. Fruit pericarp and seed extract have potential against various cancer cells. The fruit pericarp methanol extract is adequate against pathogenic bacteria due to its fatty acid content in different mechanisms. Flavonoids in seed extract are used as antidiarrheal agents, and the flavonoid effectivity increases when they are combined with lactic acid probiotic bacteria. Antioxidant activity was reported obtained from the fruit and pericarp extracts. Based on ethnobotanical studies and scientific research, A. merrillii has great potential and can be developed as a medicine in further research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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11. Herbal medicines for treatment of socially significant diseases in current Bulgarian society.
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Dimitrova, Zheni, Dragoeva, Asya, Stoyanov, Martin, and Koleva, Vanya
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ETHNOBOTANY ,HERBAL medicine ,MEDICINAL plants ,PHYTOTHERAPY ,STATISTICAL sampling - Abstract
Socially significant diseases are defined as widespread diseases causing great economic, social and demographic damage. Nowadays traditional health practices have gained increasing interest. The aim of this online survey was to establish the knowledge of a random sample of Bulgarian people about traditional medicines in order to find out: 1) the knowledge about the use of medicinal plants for some socially significant diseases; 2) the attitudes of respondents towards the medicinal plants safety; 3) the statement whether the herbs can replace conventional drugs. In present survey the most used medicinal plants reported was Crataegus monogyna Jacq., Zingiber officinale Roscoe, Allium sativum L., Valeriana officinalis L., Sambucus nigra L., Cinnamomum verum J. Presl and Curcuma longa L. Current scientific studies proved appropriate use reports of these plants. One of the reasons for the renewed interest in phytotherapy is the assumption that anything natural is safe, but there are data that herbal chemical constituents could exert toxic effects. The demographic features of our respondents revealed the importance of the level of education for the self-health care. So, more efforts should be focused on the spread of disease prevention information in low educated populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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12. Mapping the emerging innovation system in the Indian ethnobotany genomics.
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Varah, Franky and Desai, Pranav N.
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ETHNOBOTANY ,GENOMICS ,SUSTAINABILITY ,DRUG discovery ,AGROBIODIVERSITY ,AGRICULTURAL technology - Abstract
Ethnobotany genomics is gaining popularity, and there is a renewed interest in traditional medicine around the world. Ethnobotany genomics is proving useful not only for the conservation of biodiversity and agricultural productivity but also for drug discovery. In terms of traditional medicine and biodiversity, India is one of the world's richest countries. However, as industrialisation, population pressures, migrations, and urbanisation have increased, socio-environmental changes have become more dynamic and complex. This has raised concerns about sustainable production and consumption, as well as governance. As a result, the current paper is an attempt to map the emerging innovation system in Indian ethnobotany genomics. The paper examines the actors', agencies', and institutions' responses to the emerging innovation system's requirements. Finally, this paper provides new insights into the opportunities and challenges of developing Indian ethnobotany genomics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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13. APROXIMACIONES ETNOHISTÓRICAS DE LOS ALIMENTOS PREHISPÁNICOS E HISPÁNICOS EN LA POSTA GUAYASCATE DEL CAMINO REAL EN CÓRDOBA (ARG.).
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Gabriela Sánchez, Agustina
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NATIVE species ,COLLECTIVE memory ,SPANISH colonies ,PLANT species ,HISTORICAL libraries - Abstract
Copyright of Etnobiología is the property of Etnobiologia and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2023
14. Medicinal plants of the upper Aswa River catchment of northern Uganda - a cultural crossroads.
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Masters, Eliot T.
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PHYTOTHERAPY ,RESEARCH ,FOCUS groups ,MEDICINAL plants ,ACCULTURATION ,PHARMACOLOGY ,COMMUNITIES ,INTERVIEWING ,TRADITIONAL medicine ,ETHNOLOGY research ,COMPARATIVE studies ,PHYTOCHEMICALS ,INTELLECT ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,RESEARCH funding ,NATURE ,STATISTICAL correlation ,CULTURAL awareness ,RURAL population - Abstract
Background: This paper presents a comparative inventory of medicinal plant taxa and their uses by smallholder farming communities of four cultures in the Aswa River catchment of northern Uganda, situated in the eastern Sudanian savanna parkland ecotype of sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of the study was to document the ethnobotanical use of medicinal plants by the Lango, Acholi, Teso (Atesot) and Ethur (jo Abwor), in an historical moment before civil conflict and mass displacement of the respondent communities disrupted the inter-generational transmission of traditional technical knowledge within the study area. Methods: Following community consultations in four districts of northern Uganda during 1999–2000, interviews were conducted with holders of specialist knowledge on plants used as medicine on basis of a plant specimen allocated a voucher number and identified by the national herbarium. Use reports reflecting specific medicinal applications were compiled in aggregate to obtain a Relative Importance Index ranking. The commonality of medicinal taxa cited between each cultural interface was assessed by the Jaccard Index of Similarity, and the similarity of specific medicinal usage by taxon using Rahman's Similarity Index. Results: The data collected from 112 respondents comprise 280 medicinal use reports describing 263 applications for 62 medical conditions, citing 108 taxa from 44 botanical families of which Fabaceae comprised 20% of all use reports. No earlier mention could be found to corroborate 72 use reports (27% of the total), representing medicinal indications as yet undocumented, and potentially worthy of investigation. The RI values ranged between 15 and 94%, with 13 taxa having RI values above 50%. The JI ratios indicate the highest degree of similarity in the plant taxa used as medicine (21%) between the Lango and Teso cultures who share a common origin; however, Rahman's Similarity Index indicates the highest similarity of specific medicinal usage by taxon between the Lango and Acholi, who share a common language group through cultural assimilation over time. Conclusions: As a comparative study, the results imply that cultural exchange and assimilation may be a greater driver of inter-cultural similarity of ethnopharmacological use of a given taxon, as compared to shared historical origins. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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15. Ethnobotany of Food Plants Used in the Kimvula Territory (Kongo Central Province) in Congo, DR [Ethnobotany of Foods Plants in Congo, DR]
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Lassa, Lemmy K., Ilumbe, Guy B., Ngbolua, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa, Biloso, Apollinaire M., Masens, Da Musa Y., Habari, Jean-Pierre M., and Lukoki, Félicien L.
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- 2024
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16. Research progress on ethnobotany, phytochemistry, pharmacological action, and applications of Engelhardia roxburghiana Wall: a review.
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Li, Yuxin, Xia, Wenxin, Li, Tingting, Zhang, Yuanyuan, Zhang, Wenjin, Yue, Jiahui, Wang, Lulu, Zhu, Xiangdong, and Fu, Xueyan
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ATTENTION control , *ESSENTIAL oils , *QUALITY control , *ETHNOBOTANY , *TRITERPENOIDS , *BOTANICAL chemistry - Abstract
Objectives: Engelhardia roxburghiana Wall is a plant of the Juglandaceae family, and its leaves is the main part used as a medicine. It is used to relieve heat and pain, gasification, and dampness. The purpose of this review is to provide a systematic review about the botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology of this plant. Key findings: Many compounds have been isolated and identified from the plant, including flavonoids, triterpenoids, steroids, quinones, essential oils, and other types of chemical constituents. Extensive pharmacological activities of the extracts or compounds of E. roxburghiana Wall in vivo and in vitro were mainly confirmed, including anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-allergic effects. Summary: In this paper, the botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of E. roxburghiana Wall were reviewed. In the future, E. roxburghiana Wall needs further study, such as paying more attention to quality control and the utilization on agriculture. In addition, discussing the medicinal components of decoction as well as the toxicity will also contribute to the progress of clinical trial studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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17. Special Issue: Ethnobotany for the Future: Theory, Methods, and Social Engagement (Part 1).
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Vandebroek, Ina and Albuquerque, Ulysses Paulino
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ETHNOBOTANY ,TRADITIONAL ecological knowledge ,SCIENTIFIC method ,HUMAN ecology ,CHEMICAL ecology - Abstract
The special issue titled "Ethnobotany for the Future: Theory, Methods, and Social Engagement" features six papers that address emerging perspectives and future challenges in ethnobotany. The first paper by Brad Walters discusses the challenges of interdisciplinary research and argues for the effectiveness of solo research in fostering humility and focused application of methods. The second paper by Sandrine Gallois and colleagues highlights the importance of understanding diverse knowledge and values associated with plants, particularly among children. Timothy Johns and Lindiwe Sibeko explore women's reproductive health and perinatal plant knowledge, advocating for improved protocols in data collection and analysis. Ulysses Albuquerque and his team focus on the functionality of local medical systems and propose the social-ecological theory of maximization as a framework for understanding the incorporation and utilization of natural resources. Souza and colleagues challenge conventional assumptions about the selection of useful plant resources in the Caatinga region of Brazil. Finally, Ramos and colleagues investigate the plant selection process among rural communities in the Caatinga and identify key functional plant traits that guide decision-making. These papers contribute to a deeper understanding of the relationships between humans and plants, challenge conventional assumptions, and promote a more comprehensive view of the environment. [Extracted from the article]
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18. Medicinal Plants: Advances in Phytochemistry and Ethnobotany.
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Silveira, Dâmaris and Boylan, Fabio
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ETHNOBOTANY ,SCIENTIFIC knowledge - Abstract
This Special Issue of I Plants i , dedicated to Ethnobotany and Phytochemistry, received 27 manuscript submissions from almost all world regions. Monari et al. (2022) analysed published Italian studies involving Ethnobotany and medicinal plants and collected data from 1117 species from 75 papers. Prance once defined Ethnobotany as an interdisciplinary Science combining Anthropology and Botany [[1]]. [Extracted from the article]
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19. Ethnobotanical Review and Dataset Compiling on Wild and Cultivated Plants Traditionally Used as Medicinal Remedies in Italy.
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Monari, Stefania, Ferri, Maura, Salinitro, Mirko, and Tassoni, Annalisa
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CULTIVATED plants ,WILD plants ,TRADITIONAL knowledge ,DIGESTIVE system diseases ,NUMBERS of species ,ENDANGERED plants ,RESPIRATORY organs - Abstract
Over the centuries, wild plants have constituted the main food ingredients and traditional medicine in rural communities. In the last decades, thousands of ethnobotanical studies have been conducted, with the aim of documenting the traditional knowledge on wild and cultivated plants both for food and therapeutic purposes. In the present work, 75 published papers related to Italian ethnobotanical knowledge on wild and cultivated plants traditionally used for medical purposes were analyzed and data on 1117 different species organized in the first dataset to target medicinal applications only. For each plant species, the Italian region of use, plant organs, mode of preparation, specific pathological group of application, citation index, and use index were listed. The different therapeutic applications were subdivided into nine main pathological groups according to the targeted human apparatus. Overall, the cited species with highest number of uses were related to the treatment of the digestive system and skin-ears-eyes-hair diseases, followed by diseases of the genito-urinary and respiratory systems. The 13 most relevant species were identified on the basis of their citation and use indexes. The present review on Italian medicinal flora aims to provide valuable information on wild and cultivated species, which are potential sources of plant-based therapeutic remedies, to preserve and reevaluate endangered traditional folk knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. The Role of Montane Forests for Indigenous Dongba Papermaking in the Naxi Highlands of Northwest Yunnan, China.
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Lixin Yang, Stepp, John Richard, Ahmed, Selena, Shengji Pei, and Dayuan Xue
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China's rapid economic development is influencing cultural practices and natural resource management in indigenous mountain communities throughout the country. Numerous studies have documented loss and change of cultural practices and environmental degradation in indigenous communities with the expansion of roads, markets, tourism, and other infrastructure development. The present study focuses on papermaking, a socioecological practice that began in China, as a case study to examine the influence of development on cultural practices and natural resource management. The Naxi are an indigenous people who primarily inhabit the mountains of the eastern Himalaya in China's northwest Yunnan province. The Naxi people are unique in that they have the last remaining pictographic writing system in the world. The Naxi pictographic script is customarily learned and mastered by shaman priests known as Dongba (Dto'mba) who transmit their knowledge to their sons. Approximately 300,000 Naxi live in this area. The pictographic system is transmitted on paper sourced from montane forest resources, primarily Wisktroemia delavayi. This cultural tradition almost disappeared during the Cultural Revolution in China during the 1960s and 1970s but has recently seen a revival. Research involved both ethnographic interviews and ecological sampling. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 100 informants between 2002-2011 to understand the management and use of W. delavayi for Dongba papermaking and the impact of market integration on papermaking. Sample plots were surveyed for floristic composition and structure in the 3 vegetation types where W. delavayi grows. Density, height, diameter, and number of branches of W. delavayi plants were recorded within each plot. Ecological importance values were calculated based on relative density, relative dominance, and relative frequency to determine the habitat where W. delavayi demonstrates the greatest growth. Additional plots were surveyed to understand the regeneration of W. delavayi after the local harvest cycle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. Framing the Traditional: Counterrevolution and Gender in Mexican Ethnobotanical Research Through the 1970s and 1980s.
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Sclavo, Daniela
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COUNTERREVOLUTIONS ,ETHNOBOTANY ,TRADITIONAL knowledge ,GREEN Revolution ,AGRICULTURAL productivity - Abstract
The concept of traditional knowledge has been widely used in ethnobotanical studies from the 1970s onward. The aftermath of world-scale Green Revolution projects led to the realization that disparities were not bridged between small- and large-scale agricultural producers and between developed and developing countries. It is within this context that from the 1970s, Mexican ethnobotanical researchers began to integrate ecological, social, and political perspectives to promote alternative modalities of agricultural production. Here, ethnobotanists pushed for the revalorization of traditional agricultural knowledge as the main avenue for a more just and responsible agricultural system. However, in implementing this ideological counterrevolution, ethnobotanists constructed their own signification of the traditional, which shaped how it would be accounted for in the following decades. This paper explores the ways in which early ethnobotanical research in Mexico through the 1970s and 1980s imagined, celebrated, and constructed traditional techniques in agriculture as a counter-response to modern agriculture, and with this, how women were framed as secondary actors in a male-dominated narrative. The argument then proposes that these early works were hierarchical and gendered, which complicates celebratory accounts of the countermovement in Mexican ethnobotany and other fields of knowledge. Therefore, this analysis reflects on how the traditional within ethnobotanical research has been constructed under specific contexts, on how this directly shaped gender constructions, and on the latter's implications to the present day. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Identifying Plants as a Process of Cultural Cognition: Comparing Knowledge Production and Communities of Practice in Modern Botanical Science and Nuaulu Ethnobotany.
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Ellen, Roy
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CULTURAL psychiatry ,PLANT identification ,COMMUNITIES of practice ,ETHNOBOTANY ,ETHNOBOTANISTS - Abstract
We all seek to identify plants in our ordinary lives, or as professionals, yet what we mean by 'identifications' and our intentions in seeking them are not always the same. Moreover, the 'identifications' we achieve are often subject to disagreement. This paper compares the practices of contemporary professional taxonomists in producing herbarium reference collections, and plant naming among Nuaulu subsistence cultivators in eastern Indonesia. I examine how these communities of practice differ as groups and among themselves in the identifications they make of plants. I argue that the differences between them arise from the way material presents itself in radically different socio-cultural contexts, and the purposes for which the identifications are made. Differences between the groups arise from the ways individuals prioritise different kinds of information as it becomes available. Ethnobotanists often seek to translate between different worlds of identification by seeking one-to-one correspondences between scientific and local categories that we describe as taxa, but sometimes fail because the material used to identify plants, and the purposes of identification, are so different. I conclude by asking how intra-cultural and cross-cultural translation might operate in in-between hybrid spaces, such as para-taxonomy, where different assumptions and practices overlap or collide. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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23. Ethnobotany, Pharmacology and Major Bioactive Metabolites from Impatiens Genus Plants and their Related Applications.
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Delgado-Rodríguez, Fabián Vinicio, Nien Tzu Weng-Huang, Loría Gutiérrez, Arlene, Arias-Núñez, David, and Rosales-Leiva, Christopher
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IMPATIENS ,ETHNOBOTANY ,METABOLITES ,PHARMACEUTICAL biotechnology ,PLANT extracts ,BOTANICAL chemistry ,PLANT metabolites ,PHYTOSTEROLS - Abstract
Impatiens genus comprises several species important for agriculture and food industries, ethnobotany, and research in pharmacology, phytochemistry, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences. In this paper, a systematic review of ethnobotanical uses, bioactivities discovered, and research applications reported for Impatiens plants and their major bioactive constituents are presented aiming to provide an integrative comprehension of relevance of the genus in the mentioned fields and to give guidance for the further research of unexplored or poorly investigated species of this genus. Through this review, an update on this expanding area of research is also provided. According to revisited information, most of bioactive compounds are phenolics, phytosterols, triterpenoids, and peptides. There is a wide spectrum of applications investigated for Impatiens plants extracts and their bioactive metabolites, however, in most cases, they are related to their antimicrobial, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, anti-anaphylactic, and antioxidant properties. Further efforts are needed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Impatiens plants extracts and bioactive compounds to get a complete perspective of their potential applications. Most plants from Impatiens genus with ethnobotanical interests have been poorly studied, therefore, more research of them will be useful to validate their use, to verify their safety and to isolate their main bioactive compounds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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24. Saberes etnobotánicos como estrategia de desarrollo socioeconómico a través del turismo: el caso de la ‘Loeselia involucrata’ (Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, México).
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Perpuli Ceseña, Ariadna Colette, Sánchez García, Carmela, Castro Castillo, Jesús Guadalupe, and Alejandra De la Peña Amador, Jennifer
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TRADITIONAL knowledge ,TOURISM management ,SUSTAINABLE tourism ,NATIVE plants ,TOURISM - Abstract
Copyright of Terra: Revista de Desarrollo Local is the property of Terra: Revista de Desarrollo Local and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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25. Poorly Investigated Ecuadorian Medicinal Plants.
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Armijos, Chabaco, Ramírez, Jorge, and Vidari, Giovanni
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TRADITIONAL knowledge ,MEDICINAL plants ,CULTIVATED plants ,ESSENTIAL oils ,WILD plants ,NATIVE plants - Abstract
Ecuador has, in proportion of its size, one of the richest floras of Latin America and the world; the country also has an immense cultural heritage due to the presence of different ethnic groups that have implemented the use of many wild and cultivated plants, mainly as medicinal remedies. In a recent publication, we have summarized the results of research activities recently carried out on about 120 plants native to Ecuador, which includes the structures of non-volatile isolated compounds, as well as the chemical composition of essential oils (EOs) and the in vitro tested biological activity data. For the sake of completeness, we have collected in this paper the main information obtained from recent ethnobotanical investigations on other important Ecuadorian medicinal plants for which phytochemical, pharmacological, and toxicological studies are, however, still largely lacking. Thus, one of the objectives of this paper is to preserve the traditional knowledge of Ecuadorian Indigenous communities which, being transmitted orally, is in danger of becoming lost. Moreover, it is our intention to stimulate more extensive studies on the rich medicinal flora of the country, which can provide economic and social benefits, especially to the people who traditionally cultivate or collect the plants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. Diversity of Uses and Local Knowledge Associated with Wild African Plum Trees, Dacryodes edulis, Among Different Ethnic Groups in the Congo Basin
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Mboujda, Franca Marcelle Meguem, Rimlinger, Aurore, Tientcheu, Marie-Louise Avana, Boupoya, Archange, Moupela, Christian, Tankou, Christopher, Duminil, Jérôme, and Carrière, Stéphanie M.
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27. Tensile strength of the bark of Dirca L. and other genera of the Thymelaeaceae.
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Hudson, Zachary J. and Graves, William R.
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TENSILE strength ,CINNAMON ,THYMELAEACEAE - Abstract
The bark from many species in the Thymelaeaceae (Daphne, Mezereum, fiber-bark, or rope-bark family) can be peeled from stems in long strips and used for cordage, clothing, decorations, and paper. Although observations in the field indicate that the bark from members of this family is unusually resistant to breakage, the physical strength of bark from members of the Thymelaeaceae has not been measured and compared with that of bark of species from other families. We therefore characterized the ultimate tensile strength of bark of 19 species: 13 within the Thymelaeaceae and one from each of six other families. The four species of the genus Dirca L. were of particular interest to us because, unlike most other members of the Thymelaeaceae, they are indigenous to North America, where practical uses of bark from two of the species have been documented. The bark of the four species of Dirca did not differ in ultimate tensile strength and averaged 82 MPa. Ultimate tensile strength of the bark of Dirca mexicana Nesom and Mayfield, which was selected to represent the genus in subsequent analyses, was not different from the ultimate tensile strength of bark of 9 of 15 other species; eight of those nine species were members of other genera in the family Thymelaeaceae. Of the six species with lower ultimate tensile strength than that of D. mexicana, only one, Peddiea africana Hook, was in the Thymelaeaceae. This pilot study of bark tensile strength suggests that unusually break-resistant bark may be a common but not universal trait within the Thymelaeaceae. The comparatively high ultimate tensile strengths of bark of Dirca spp. are consistent with reports of practical uses of bark from these species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. How Can Citizen Science in a Botanical Garden Enrich the Discipline of Ethnobotany?
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Mulhauser, Blaise and Gaille, Elodie
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CITIZEN science ,BOTANICAL gardens ,COVID-19 ,ETHNOBOTANY ,COVID-19 pandemic ,MEDICINAL plants - Abstract
Citizen science is a tool that makes it possible to design large-scale studies while developing dialogues among people. It has developed in many fields, such as ecology, biodiversity studies, climatology, and sociology. Done properly, it can help produce a large amount of data that can later be analyzed using statistical tools. Can ethnobotany also benefit from such investigations? Based on three citizen science projects carried out in a botanical garden, this paper explores the possibility of developing ethnobotanical citizen science research in a context other than that of fieldwork. Examples include a literacy laboratory within a multicultural exhibit (2018), a survey on the uses of medicinal plants during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic (2021), and a call for testimonials about and recipes for medicinal plants from around the world (2020–2023). This approach, enriched by the citizens themselves, is in keeping with the aspirations of the ethnobiologists who have called for a paradigm shift following the COVID-19 pandemic, perceived as a tipping point. Citizen science practices implemented in a museum institution, such as a botanical garden, thus make it possible to carry out multicultural surveys and discuss results with people in an open dialogue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Queer Ethnobotany.
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Fatur, Karsten
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ETHNOBOTANY ,QUEER theory ,ACADEMIA - Abstract
As a field of study, ethnobotany is known for its interdisciplinary nature, drawing from a range of subjects, such as botany, anthropology, chemistry, ecology, and others. Though ethnobotany is broad and diverse, it does—on occasion—fall short when examining specific theoretical orientations and their applications within the discipline. In addition to this, there are many other forms of theoretical orientation—especially from the social sciences—that may hold great value for ethnobotany; some of these hold extra promise as a result of their inherent connection to themes of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) that have become increasingly acknowledged for their importance in academia in recent years. One such theoretical orientation is queer theory. The following paper provides a brief historical and epistemological overview of queer theory, and proposes a need for the development and practice of queer ethnobotany. Not only does queer theory stand to make ethnobotany a more diverse and accepting field, but it also has the potential to contribute to expanding upon the theoretical toolkit ethnobotanists may draw on in the classroom, the field, and beyond. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Machine learning enhances prediction of plants as potential sources of antimalarials.
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Richard-Bollans, Adam, Aitken, Conal, Antonelli, Alexandre, Bitencourt, Cássia, Goyder, David, Lucas, Eve, Ondo, Ian, Pérez-Escobar, Oscar A., Pironon, Samuel, Richardson, James E., Russell, David, Silvestro, Daniele, Wright, Colin W., and Howes, Melanie-Jayne R.
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DRUG factories ,MACHINE learning ,ANTIMALARIALS ,SUPPORT vector machines ,TRADITIONAL knowledge ,PLANT identification ,PLANT species - Abstract
Plants are a rich source of bioactive compounds and a number of plant-derived antiplasmodial compounds have been developed into pharmaceutical drugs for the prevention and treatment of malaria, a major public health challenge. However, identifying plants with antiplasmodial potential can be time-consuming and costly. One approach for selecting plants to investigate is based on ethnobotanical knowledge which, though having provided some major successes, is restricted to a relatively small group of plant species. Machine learning, incorporating ethnobotanical and plant trait data, provides a promising approach to improve the identification of antiplasmodial plants and accelerate the search for new plantderived antiplasmodial compounds. In this paper we present a novel dataset on antiplasmodial activity for three flowering plant families - Apocynaceae, Loganiaceae and Rubiaceae (together comprising c. 21,100 species) - and demonstrate the ability of machine learning algorithms to predict the antiplasmodial potential of plant species. We evaluate the predictive capability of a variety of algorithms - Support Vector Machines, Logistic Regression, Gradient Boosted Trees and Bayesian Neural Networks - and compare these to two ethnobotanical selection approaches - based on usage as an antimalarial and general usage as a medicine. We evaluate the approaches using the given data and when the given samples are reweighted to correct for sampling biases. In both evaluation settings each of the machine learning models have a higher precision than the ethnobotanical approaches. In the bias-corrected scenario, the Support Vector classifier performs best - attaining a mean precision of 0.67 compared to the best performing ethnobotanical approach with a mean precision of 0.46. We also use the bias correction method and the Support Vector classifier to estimate the potential of plants to provide novel antiplasmodial compounds. We estimate that 7677 species in Apocynaceae, Loganiaceae and Rubiaceae warrant further investigation and that at least 1300 active antiplasmodial species are highly unlikely to be investigated by conventional approaches. While traditional and Indigenous knowledge remains vital to our understanding of people-plant relationships and an invaluable source of information, these results indicate a vast and relatively untapped source in the search for new plant-derived antiplasmodial compounds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. QUANTITATIVE ETHNOBOTANY OF SOME FICUS L. SPECIES IN KHASI AND JAINTIA HILLS, MEGHALAYA, INDIA.
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Sensarma, Sreyoshee, Deori, Chaya, and Shankar, Uma
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ETHNOBOTANY ,SPECIES ,MORACEAE ,BOTANY ,LOCAL culture - Abstract
Ficus L. is a genus in Moraceae with 115 taxa from all over India and plays a key role in Indian ethnobotany. The Khasi and Jaintia hill in Meghalaya is rich in flora including the genus Ficus L. and have diverse cultures among local tribes. The uses, coverage, and cultural importance of Ficus can be expressed through several quantitative ethnobiological indices such as TIV, RFC, CI, and UV. This paper highlights the indices for ten species of Ficus used by the tribal people in the Khasi and Jaintia hills of Meghalaya which shows that the genus has higher ethnobotanical value. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. Ethnobotanical inventory of medicinal plants used by Cashinahua (Huni Kuin) herbalists in Purus Province, Peruvian Amazon.
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Horackova, Jana, Chuspe Zans, Maria Elena, Kokoska, Ladislav, Sulaiman, Naji, Clavo Peralta, Zoyla Mirella, Bortl, Ludvik, and Polesny, Zbynek
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MEDICINAL plants ,RESEARCH methodology ,PERUVIANS ,INTERVIEWING ,POPULATION geography ,TRADITIONAL medicine ,PLANT roots ,CLIMATOLOGY ,PHYTOCHEMICALS ,INTELLECT ,LEAVES ,RESEARCH funding - Abstract
This study aims to document the diversity of medicinal plants used by the Cashinahua people (also known as Huni Kuin) of the Curanja River, as well as describe and compare their uses with pharmacological and phytochemical records from previously published studies. The ethnic has been studied to a limited extent from an ethnobotanical perspective. The study area is located in the Ucayali region, eastern Central Amazon, where ancestral knowledge is preserved due to the limited accessibility of the region. Between November 2010 and June 2015, a total of 11 months were spent on the survey, which included a short-term visit to complete voucher specimen collection and taxonomic identification. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 Cashinahua traditional healers and 10 midwives. Vernacular names, ethnomedicinal uses, plant parts used and forms of preparation and administration were recorded. Ethnopharmacological, pharmacological and phytochemical uses were checked through survey of the previously published papers indexed on Web of Science databases between 2018 and 2022. We obtained data on 467 plant taxa, among which we highlighted 79 species unreported or rarely cited for medicinal use or phytochemical analysis. These species were spread over 60 genera and 42 botanical families, with Acanthaceae being the most represented. Leaves were used the most frequently (93.56%). Among the 79 species, the most reported therapeutic activities involved pregnancy and birth disorders (13.84%), followed by poisonings, infections and infestations. The predominant application form was external (87%). Our study indicates that there are locally valuable species that have not yet been studied for their medical potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Plants and Other Materials Used for Dyeing in the Present Territory of Poland, Belarus and Ukraine according to Rostafiński's Questionnaire from 1883.
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Köhler, Piotr, Bystry, Aleksandra, and Łuczaj, Łukasz
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ALNUS glutinosa ,RYE ,EUROPEAN white birch ,ENGLISH oak ,ONIONS ,SAFFLOWER - Abstract
Background: Traditional dyeing methods are practically forgotten in Poland. Józef Rostafiński included questions on the use of dyes in his ethnobotanical survey from 1883. Methods: 126 questionnaires contained information on dye plants. They were identified by the respondents using folk names or sometimes even Latin names. Folk names were analyzed by comparison with other literature. Several voucher specimens were also present. Results: 74 plant taxa were identified to genus or species level. The most commonly used were: onion (Allium cepa), brazilwood (Caesalpinia brasiliensis or Paubrasilia echinata), winter corn (mainly rye Secale cereale), black alder (Alnus glutinosa), safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), apple (Malus domestica), birch (Betula pendula), oak (Quercus robur), and violet flowering spring flowers (mainly Hepatica nobilis and Pulsatilla spp.). Conclusions: Most species are well known in the literature about plant dyeing, but the paper provides extra details on the picture of dyeing traditions in Eastern Europe. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. ETHNOBOTANICAL SURVEY OF MEDICINAL PLANT SPECIES IN THE FOOTHILLS OF DHARAMSHALA, DISTRICT KANGRA, HIMACHAL PRADESH (INDIA).
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Rawat, Dhiraj S., Sheetal, and Kharwal, Anjna D.
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ETHNOBOTANY ,MEDICINAL plants ,CIVIL society ,APHORISMS & apothegms ,TABOO - Abstract
Ethnobotany is the study of correlation between man and his surrounding vegetation. Around, 70-80% of the world's population depends on the ancestral therapeutic practices. So, it is necessary to archive the traditional knowledge and vegetation. Ethnobotany also assists in unearthing the traditional knowledge concerning about the civil society ethics, aphorism, medico-religious belief, symbols and taboos which are predominant in a particular culture or area as well as scrutinizes the usefulness of herbs as emergency foods. The Himalayan region has immense prosperity of medicinal flora and conventional wisdom on healthcare maintenance. In the Western Himalaya, Himachal Pradesh is rich in plants diversity with great medicinal value and is also called as hot spot of medicinal flora. The present research paper deals with the medicinal potential of 40 plant species which are used frequently by the rural populace of study area. The used quantitative ethnobotanical parameters explore the quantitative figures e.g. Informant Consensus Factor (ICF) and Use Value (UV) in order to investigate the most prominent medicinal species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. A Comprehensive Review on Cannabis sativa Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry, Molecular Docking and Biological Activities.
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Hourfane, Sohaib, Mechqoq, Hicham, Bekkali, Abdellah Yassine, Rocha, João Miguel, and El Aouad, Noureddine
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CANNABIS (Genus) ,MOLECULAR docking ,ETHNOBOTANY ,BOTANICAL chemistry ,ANTIFUNGAL agents ,INSECTICIDES ,ANTINEOPLASTIC agents ,CHEMICAL composition of plants - Abstract
For more than a century, Cannabis was considered a narcotic and has been banned by lawmakers all over the world. In recent years, interest in this plant has increased due to its therapeutic potential, in addition to a very interesting chemical composition, characterized by the presence of an atypical family of molecules known as phytocannabinoids. With this emerging interest, it is very important to take stock of what research has been conducted so far on the chemistry and biology of Cannabis sativa. The aim of this review is to describe the traditional uses, chemical composition and biological activities of different parts of this plant, as well as the molecular docking studies. Information was collected from electronic databases, namely SciFinder, ScienceDirect, PubMed and Web of Science. Cannabis is mainly popular for its recreational use, but it is also traditionally used as remedy for the treatment of several diseases, including diabetes, digestive, circulatory, genital, nervous, urinary, skin and respiratory diseases. These biological proprieties are mainly due to the presence of bioactive metabolites represented by more than 550 different molecules. Molecular docking simulations proved the presence of affinities between Cannabis compounds and several enzymes responsible for anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antiepileptic and anticancer activities. Several biological activities have been evaluated on the metabolites of Cannabis sativa, and these works have shown the presence of antioxidant, antibacterial, anticoagulant, antifungal, anti-aflatoxigenic, insecticidal, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, neuroprotective and dermocosmetic activities. This paper presents the up-to-date reported investigations and opens many reflections and further research perspectives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. A Comprehensive Scientific Claims on Ethnobotany, Phytochemical Pharmacological and Toxicology of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal.
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Hussain, Md. Sarfaraj, Alqahtani, S. S., Ahmad, Sarfaraz, and Iqbal, Mohammad Rashid
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WITHANIA somnifera ,ETHNOBOTANY ,MEDICINAL plants ,HUMAN sexuality ,PLANT metabolites - Abstract
For more than 3,000 years, Withania somnifera, commonly known as Ashwagandha, has been utilised in traditional and Ayurvedic medicine. It belongs to the ginger family. Dry powder, crude extract, and refined metabolites of the plant have all demonstrated potential therapeutic advantages in animal trials because it is a medicinal plant. Withanolides are the primary metabolites of the plant, and they are responsible for the therapeutic effects of the herb. Despite the fact that other review papers on this plant have previously been published, this review article is being provided in order to gather all of based on the most recent data on its pharmacological and phytochemical effects, which have been investigated using a variety of approaches. According to research, Ashwagandha has anti-inflammatory, adaptogen, anti-parkinsonian, anti-oxidant, and memoryboosting properties, and anticancer effects in addition to other benefits. Other effects, such as immunomodulation, hypolipidemia, antimicrobial activity, Investigations have also been done on cardiovascular defence, sexual behaviour, tolerance, and reliance. These outcomes are extremely encouraging, and they recommend more research into this herb to confirm these results and find further potential medicinal characteristics. Clinical studies including the use of ashwagandha for a number of illnesses should be carried out as well. The new evidence on its pharmacological and phytochemical activities is described in the current publication. In order to give thorough information on the ethnobotany, traditional applications, phytochemistry, and pharmacological efficacy of the medicinal plant, W. somnifera, from reliable sources, the present review has primary objectives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. Centella asiatica Complex Health Tea: Opportunities and Challenges in the Development of a Commercial Product Based on Indigenous Knowledge.
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Xiaofeng Long, Waldstein, Anna, Huan Wu, and Yanfei Geng
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CENTELLA asiatica ,TRADITIONAL knowledge ,HERBAL teas ,TEA ,NEW product development ,NUTRITIONAL value - Abstract
Centella asiatica (commonly known as gotu kola, the Chinese name is Jixuecao) has a long history of application and is widely used in many countries. Ethnobotanical fieldwork with Buyi villagers in Guizhou Province, China revealed that Centella asiatica is one of the most frequently consumed herbal teas. This paper reports on the nutritional value of Centella asiatica and some preparation methods for a new complex health care tea that we developed with it. The main objective of this short case study is to reflect on the social and ethical implications of developing a commercial tea product based on traditional ethnobotanical knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Ethnobotany and Wood Anatomy of Banisteriopsis caapi Ethnotaxa and Diplopterys cf. pubipetala, Components of Ayahuasca in Brazilian Rituals.
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de Oliveira, Regina Célia, Behrens, Camila S. B., Nagamine-Pinheiro, Nívea, Fagg, Christopher W., e Silva, Marcelo Simas, Martins-Silva, Thiago, and Sonsin-Oliveira, Júlia
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ETHNOBOTANY ,ANATOMY ,RITES & ceremonies ,COMMUNITIES ,LIANAS - Abstract
Copyright of Economic Botany is the property of Springer Nature and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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39. Cachrys L. Genus: A Comprehensive Review on Botany, Phytochemistry and Biological Properties.
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Musolino, Vincenzo, Perri, Maria Rosaria, Conforti, Filomena, Gliozzi, Micaela, Marrelli, Mariangela, and Mollace, Vincenzo
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PHYTOCHEMICALS ,BOTANY ,ESSENTIAL oils ,BIOACTIVE compounds ,PLANT species ,TERPENES ,BOTANICAL chemistry - Abstract
The Cachrys L. genus belongs to the Apiaceae family and it is widely distributed in the Mediterranean basin, with plant species being endemic to southern Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. Different studies, focused on the phytochemical composition of Cachrys spp. and the biological properties of their phytocomplexes, have been reported. These works mostly focused on the essential oils obtained from these plants, and pointed out that Cachrys species are a rich source of coumarins, mainly furanocoumarins. Other phytochemicals, such as terpenes, fatty acids, phytosterols, and flavonoids have been also identified. Moreover, a number of biological properties such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and photocytotoxic effects have been assessed. Nevertheless, a review of the chemical and pharmacological properties of this genus is not available in the literature. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the reports concerning the identified phytochemicals and the biological effects reported for Cachrys spp., and to offer a comprehensive understanding of the potential of this genus as a source of bioactive compounds. The current taxonomy, the traditional uses, and the toxicological aspects of plants belonging to this genus are also reported, and the future research directions are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. Study of dugout canoes from the coast of La Plata River and the islands of the Paraná Delta, Argentina.
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Bonomo, Mariano and Ramos, R. Soledad
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CANOES & canoeing ,RADIOCARBON dating ,MARINE engineering ,TREE size ,WOOD ,ISLANDS - Abstract
In the La Plata Basin, indigenous populations used canoes for colonizing islands, moving people, fishing, transporting loads, and warfare. According to sixteenth century chronicles, dugout canoes were large, up to 24 m in length, and had a capacity for 40 people. In this paper, four dugout canoes recovered in La Plata River, and in the Paraná Delta, are studied. Their context of discovery, dimensions, radiocarbon dating, and the wood taxonomic identification are presented. Canoes were vital for the riverine populations that inhabited the study area since at least two thousand years ago but constitute a rare record given the low likelihood of preservation. The studied canoes measure between 10–8 m in length and 0.9–0.7 m beam. Two of the canoes were dated between 1509–1647 and 1414–1465 cal AD, 1σ. The diagnostic characters identified in the wood link all the samples to Enterolobium contortisiliquum. The use for centuries of the same species in different areas shows the importance of the type of raw material selected and reflects a shared knowledge of the properties of the dry wood: light and porous that contributes to buoyancy, easy to work, and with mechanical resistance. This, in addition to the size of the tree, up to 30 m high and 2.5 m in diameter, has favored its preference for the manufacture of hulls. These watercrafts constitute a unique cultural heritage on the pre-Hispanic naval engineering of the skilled navigators of the La Plata Basin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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41. Traditional health care systems and immunity boosting: exploring plant based indigenous knowledge systems amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
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Maikhuri, Rakesh Kumar, Maletha, Ajay, Singh, Ravindra, Bhatt, Girish, Agarwal, Sunil, Dhyani, Shalini, Nautiyal, Sunil, Phondani, Prakash Chandra, Rawat, Lakhpat Singh, Badoni, Priyanka, Kandari, Laxman Singh, Srivastava, Abhishek, Maikhuri, Rama, Chamola, Bhagwati Prasad, Semwal, Rajeev Lochan, Purohit, Vijay Kant, and Singh, Shankar
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42. The ethnobotanical heritage of Lotkuh, a high-altitude tribal haven of Chitral, the Eastern Hindu Kush, Pakistan
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Ullah, Hafiz and Badshah, Lal
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43. Ethnobotanical assessment of antidiabetic medicinal plants in District Karak, Pakistan
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Nazar, Amina, Adnan, Muhammad, Shah, Syed Majid, Bari, Ahmed, Ullah, Riaz, Tariq, Akash, and Ahmad, Nisar
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44. Detecting seminal research contributions to the development of ethnobotany by reference publication year spectroscopy (RPYS).
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Malik, Basharat Ahmad, Malik, Zubair A., Naushad Ali, P. M., and Bussmann, Rainer W.
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ETHNOBOTANY ,COMPOUND annual growth rate ,RESEARCH & development ,SPECTROMETRY ,MATERIA medica - Abstract
This study aims to assess the growth in overall publication output in ethnobotany as well as provide a systematic examination of the history of ethnobotanical publications using reference publication year spectroscopy (RPYS). The study is based on 5201 papers published between 1974 and 2019 covering 290 006 non‐distinct cited references (CRs), indexed in science citation index‐expanded (SCI‐Expanded) of web of science (WoS). The regression analysis indicated a compound annual growth rate of approximately 11% globally in ethnobotanical publications and the volume of publications doubles every approximately six years. The reference publication period was divided into four sub‐periods in which a total of 31 peaks are clearly identifiable, including five peaks from the first period (earliest to 1800), ten from the second (1801–1900), nine from the third (1901–1950) and seven from the last period (1951–2000). A total 44 publications were found to have been especially influential and landmark. Out of them, 31 (70%) were books and 11 (25%) were articles. Out of the 11 articles, 5 (45%) were published in the same journal (Economic Botany). The first period had the lowest number of publications (5), including classic books like the Spanish translation of Dioscorides' Materia Medica and Carolus Linnaeus' Systema naturæ. Interestingly, about 30% of the studies that laid the foundation of ethnobotany and are discussed in this paper come from South Africa, pointing to the contribution of the African Continent to the foundation of the field of ethnobotany. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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45. Herbaria as manuscripts: Philology, ethnobotany, and the textual–visual mesh of early modern botany.
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Dietz, Bettina
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HERBARIA , *BOTANY , *ETHNOBOTANY , *ARCHIPELAGOES , *PHILOLOGY , *VISUAL culture , *MANUSCRIPTS - Abstract
While interest in early modern herbaria has so far mainly concentrated on the dried plants stored in them, this paper addresses another of their qualities – their role as manuscripts. In the 1670s, the German botanist Paul Hermann (1646–95) spent several years in Ceylon (today Sri Lanka) as a medical officer in the service of the Dutch East India Company. During his stay he put together four herbaria, two of which contain a wealth of handwritten notes by himself and several later owners. First, it will be shown that these notes provide information on the linguistic skills and interests of those who collected plants in an overseas trading settlement. Hermann's botanical practice demanded and, at the same time, generated knowledge of Sinhalese (an Indo-Aryan language that is spoken by the largest ethnic group on the island) and its script. In his herbarium, observations on the semantics, morphology, and pronunciation of Sinhalese are inextricably intertwined with those of botanical nature. Second, on the basis of these voluminous notes, the character of early modern herbaria as manuscripts will be highlighted. And third, Hermann's herbaria will be integrated into an investigation of scribal practices and publication strategies of eighteenth-century botany. Along with field notes, letters, manuscripts, illustrations, and printed books, herbaria were knots in the textual–visual mesh of early modern botany. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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46. Indigenous medicinal plants of the Kani tribes in Kanyakumari District: Ethnobotanical documentation and quantitative study.
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Prakash, Palanisamy, Mohanakrishnan, Gopi, Gayathiri, Ekambaram, Kumar, Pushpakarani Ravi, Selvam, Kuppusamy, Manivasagperumal, Rengrajan, and Muthukumaran, Munusamy
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MEDICINAL plants ,TRIBES ,ETHNOBOTANY ,ANIMALS ,NANOMEDICINE - Abstract
The investigation identified 120 species distributed in 54 families. 70 plants of ethnomedicinal importance were identified, which have not yet been reported so far from the Kanyakumari wildlife forest of Southern-Western Ghats. 52 participants were approached three times to verify the information provided by twenty informants. This approach was undertaken to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data collected. The data quality was ensured by selecting well-trained 20 practitioners for pointing out missing information if any and the data is carefully analyzed. In total, 120 Medicinal plant species of which Dicot plants constitute 116 species (96.7%) and monocot plant constitutes 4 species (3.3%). Fabaceae with 12 (10.00%) was the most commonly reported family of medicinal plant species. The habit-wise study revealed that 40 species (33.33%) were trees, followed by the most widely used life types herb (36 species) (30%). The most popular preparation method for treating the ailment was paste (40 preparations) for internal consumption as well as external application. The documents valuable therapeutic knowledge, which opens up possibilities for future exploration in plantbased compounds and pharmaceutical inquiry. These investigations have the potential to contribute to the development of plant-based nanomedicine, drug discovery, and production. Finally, the paper deals with the combination of socio-economic and legal facets of the interaction between tribals and forests. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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47. Ethnobotanical, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Activity of Onosma (Boraginaceae): An Updated Review.
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Jabbar, Ahmed Aj., Abdullah, Fuad O., Hassan, Abdullah Othman, Galali, Yaseen, Hassan, Rawaz Rizgar, Rashid, Essa Q., Salih, Musher Ismael, and Aziz, Kareem Fattah
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BORAGINACEAE ,DRUG discovery ,BOTANICAL chemistry ,CARBOXYLIC acids ,WOUND healing ,TRADITIONAL medicine ,PHYTOCHEMICALS ,FLAVONOIDS - Abstract
The genus Onosma belongs to the Boraginaceae family and contains over 230 species. The present review sheds light on the ethnopharmacology, phytoconstituents, bioactivity, and toxicology of the Onosma species from previous investigations. Furthermore, the paper also highlights the unresolved issues for the future investigations. The review included previous studies of the genus Onosma available from Google Scholar and Baidu Scholar, Science Direct, SciFinder, Wiley Online Library, and Web of Science. Until now, more than 200 chemical compounds have been detected from the genus Onosma, including naphthoquinone (33), flavonoids (30), hydrocarbon (23), phenolic (22), ester (17), alkaloids (20), aromatics (12), carboxylic acid (11), fatty acids (9), terpenoids (10), while the most important ones are rosmarinic, ferulic, protocatechuic, chlorogenic, caffeic, p-coumaric acids, and apigenin. The Onosma species are reported as traditional medicine for wound healing, heart disease, and kidney disorders, while the pharmacological investigations revealed that the extracts and the phytochemicals of Onosma species have different therapeutic properties including antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, antitumor, hepatoprotective, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial actions. The summarized knowledge in this review provides valuable ideas for the current and future drug discovery and a motivation for further investigation on the genus Onosma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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48. The Dispersal of Bananas (Musa spp.) to the Americas in the Sixteenth Century.
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Salas-Pascual, Marcos and Cáceres-Lorenzo, Teresa
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BANANAS ,SIXTEENTH century ,BANANA growing ,HISTORICAL analysis ,PHYTOGEOGRAPHY ,SPANIARDS ,PORTUGUESE people - Abstract
The Dispersal of Bananas (Musaspp.) to the Americas in the Sixteenth Century. So far, studies on the spread of banana cultivation in the Americas during the first century of American colonization have given rise to several hypotheses that are not very well supported. In this paper we use different methodologies—ethnobotany, history, and linguistics—to explain how this process occurred and to resolve the doubts that have arisen about the presence of bananas in the Americas before the arrival of the Spanish and Portuguese. To do so, we used philological databases comprising 7,850 documents, produced between 1492 and 1600. This work shows how the speed of the spread of banana cultivation and the presence of foreign varieties in the Americas can be perfectly explained in the light of the historical and ethnobotanical analysis of the accounts written by the inhabitants of the continents in the 16th century. Expansión del plátano (Musa spp.) en América durante el siglo XVI. Hasta el momento, los estudios realizados sobre la dispersión del cultivo del plátano en las Américas durante el primer siglo de colonización americana han dado lugar a varias hipótesis poco contrastadas. En el presente trabajo utilizamos diferentes metodologías, etnobotánica, histórica y lingüística, para explicar cómo sucedió este proceso y resolver las dudas aparecidas sobre la presencia de plátanos en las Américas antes de la llegada de españoles y portugueses. Para ello empleamos bases de datos filológicas integradas por 7.850 documentos, realizados entre 1492 y 1600. Este trabajo muestra cómo la velocidad de propagación del cultivo del plátano y la presencia de variedades extrañas en el ámbito americano pueden explicarse perfectamente a la luz del análisis histórico y etnobotánico de los relatos escritos por los habitantes del continente en el siglo XVI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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49. A review on past, present and future of ethnobotany in India.
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Parul
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ETHNOBOTANY ,MEDICINAL plants ,PHARMACOGNOSY ,BOTANICAL chemistry - Abstract
Ethnobotany was worked to incorporate plant concentrates as well as investigations of green growth, lichens, and parasites. It is firmly connected with the science of scientific classification, pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, environment, and preservation. So as to feature the therapeutic utilization of plants and there pharmacological angles, this article audits various ethnobotany messages and papers, and furthermore clarifies the extent of ethnobotany. It incorporates a concise survey of ethnobotany in India, onpast, present and future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. ETHNOBOTANICAL STUDY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN THE REGION OF BEN M'HIDI, EL-TARF. (ALGERIA).
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Nawal, Zerniz, Karima, Djelloul Mokrani, Samira, Kheris, Soraya, Belaid, and Hana, Bekkouche
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MEDICINAL plants ,ETHNOBOTANY ,SPECIES diversity ,QUESTIONNAIRES - Abstract
This paper provides significant ethnobotanical informations about medicinal plants which frequently used in the prefecture of Ben M'hidi, El-Tarf (Algeria). They were obtained by using a questionnaire, the series of ethnobotanical surveys carried out in the region. This ethnobotanical study was conducted from January to March 2022. The ethnobotanical surveys carried out in the field allowed 200 people to be interviewed. Using a questionnaire, the series of ethnobotanical surveys carried out in the region, enabled us to make an inventory of 23 species belonging to 17 different floristic families. The surveys carried out made it possible to make an inventory of the medicinal species and to collect a maximum of information concerning the traditional local therapeutic uses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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