History and Concepts

Albuquerque, Ulysses Paulino; Ramos, Marcelo Alves; Júnior, Washington Soares Ferreira; Medeiros, Patrícia Muniz de

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-52872-4_1

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“…In the bioprospecting process, the subsequent extraction of active metabolites can then diminish indigenous knowledge, even where it is validated by laboratory science [14]. In either case, indigenous use of medicinal species is reduced to its chemical components in what has been called its "molecularisation", disregarding the wider cultural contexts of use and perceptions of efficacy [15,16]. With regard to medicinal uses, there has been criticism of the poor description and development of therapeutic indications leading to biased data and poor outcomes [16].…”

Section: Discussion On Ethnobiology Of C Spinarummentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In either case, indigenous use of medicinal species is reduced to its chemical components in what has been called its "molecularisation", disregarding the wider cultural contexts of use and perceptions of efficacy [15,16]. With regard to medicinal uses, there has been criticism of the poor description and development of therapeutic indications leading to biased data and poor outcomes [16]. Weiskopf illustrated that there is an assumption that traditional ecological knowledge can be "plugged" in to "academic ecological knowledge" unchanged and that there is an assumed category and explanatory overlap between both as is the case, he argues, in the validation process in medical bioprospecting [201].…”

Section: Discussion On Ethnobiology Of C Spinarummentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Frequently the social science elements of collaborative research are more difficult to translate into action rather than the faster, more reductive natural sciences research [209]. These limits on time and funding can hamper ethno-directed studies and result in poor outcomes in ethnopharmacological research [16].…”

Section: Discussion On Ethnobiology Of C Spinarummentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In health and medicine directed ethnobiology, there are pitfalls with statistical methods. The equation of the most popular species with the "best" could be misapplied since popularity may have more to do with ease of access or symbolic value than efficacy in BM terms [16]. The format of many ethnobiological studies which result in catalogues of plant knowledge does not necessarily translate into real-world plant use such that what is known is not necessarily what is used [204].…”

Section: Discussion On Ethnobiology Of C Spinarummentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The interest in mining medicinal plants for economic purposes dates back to the colonial period [15]. This search for new drugs has resulted in the prominence of Phase I-type research in Hunn's classification where medicinal species and their therapeutic uses are documented [11,16].…”

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Carissa spinarumL.: A Case Study in Ethnobotany and Bioprospecting Research

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2022

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This study explores ethnobiological and bioprospecting research through the lens of Carissa Spinarum L., using it as a case study to examine wider trends in such research. Hunn’s Phasing in Ethnobiology is used as a framework, analysing the extensive research of a species used in healing, diet and other domains. Most reported studies are illustrative of Phase I Ethnobiological research based on the lack of basic context, emic or ecological detail, or a sense of collaboration with participants or across disciplines. Elements of Phases II, III and IV are evident in some studies highlighting ethnographic context, ecological issues or indigenous knowledge and rights. The extractive character of Phase I research, usually used for bioprospecting purposes, decontextualises plant use and may contribute to the historically poor results from ethno-directed bioprospecting. The widespread marginalisation of the social sciences in bioprospecting research can invalidate the whole research project and in turn ethnomedical plant use itself. A species such as Carissa Spinarum L., emerging from Phase I research, can become a mere collection of its phytochemical parts, invalidated if those parts do not meet scientific measures of value. The collaborative character of Phase IV and V Ethnobiology would reward with more ethical and effective research with healing plants.

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Section: Discussion On Ethnobiology Of C Spinarummentioning

confidence: 99%