Introduced plants in the indigenous Pharmacopoeia of Northern South America

Bennett, Bradley C.; Prance, Ghillean Τ.

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“…This result can be explained by the long history of use of the species in different populations. The versatility of Fernanda Leitão, Viviane Stern da Fonseca-Kruel, Inês Machline Silva, Fernanda Reinert this species was also highlighted in the work of Bennett & Prance (2000), with the indication of seventeen pharmacological properties (the largest number found in their work) for the treatment of ten body systems, reaching the second position in relative importance, second only to Plantago major L. (Plantaginaceae).…”

Section: Useful Plantsmentioning

confidence: 90%

“…Relative Importance (RI) calculations were performed for the species listed as medicinal plants (Bennett & Prance, 2000). For these calculations, we considered both attributed pharmacological properties (PH) and the body system (BS), according to the international statistical classification of diseases and related to health problems (WHO, 1996).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…According to Di Stasi et al (2002), these are large, mostly cosmopolitan, families (about 22.750 and 6.700 species, respectively), known worldwide as medicinal, which would explain the large number of species listed by informants in ethnobotanical works. According to Bennett & Prance (2000), Lamiaceae, Asteraceae, Poaceae, Fabaceae and Malvaceae dominate the lists of exotic medicinal plants, being common in both temperate and tropical regions. Additionally, Asteraceae and Lamiaceae are rich in volatile oils and are widely used in popular medicine around the world (Menezes & Kaplan, 1992;Simões & Spitzer, 2004).…”

Section: Useful Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In another survey of plants species introduced in the indigenous pharmacopeia in the north of South America, 27% were from Asia, 21% from Europe and 17% from the Mediterranean region. The other centers of origin were represented by less the 15% of the plants each (Bennett & Prance, 2000).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The work of Bennett & Prance (2000) was the first to propose the RI index, surveying exotic plants from northern South America, and to include previous ethnobotanical works in the area. Some species achieved a RI greater than 70%, but the only common species with the present work is Arruda (Ruta graveolens).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Urban ethnobotany in Petrópolis and Nova Friburgo (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Leitão¹,

Fonseca-Kruel²,

Silva³

et al. 2009

Rev. bras. farmacogn.

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RESUMO: "Etnobotânica urbana em Petrópolis e Nova Friburgo (Rio de Janeiro, Brasil)". O principal objetivo desse trabalho foi estudar as plantas úteis comercializadas em feiras livres em Petrópolis e Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Os dados foram coletados utilizando as técnicas de observação participante, entrevistas semi-estruturadas e listagem livre com quatro comerciantes de plantas medicinais. A partir dessas entrevistas, 115 espécies (pertencentes a 49 famílias) foram relacionadas: 94 com uso medicinal, 12 com uso religioso e 9 com uso ornamental. Trinta por cento das espécies são nativas e 72% possuem hábito herbáceo. As famílias mais representativas foram Asteraceae (26 espécies) e Lamiaceae (10 espécies). As espécies medicinais indicadas para o tratamento de doenças do sistema respiratório foram mais freqüentes durante o outono e inverno. A espécie denominada como Espinheira-santa (Clarisia cf. ilicifolia) obteve o valor mais alto de Importância Relativa (1,8) e a mais alta colocação em todas as estações do ano utilizando o cálculo Preference Ranking, embora seus níveis de eficiência e toxidez não tenham sido ainda estabelecidos. O estudo se mostrou relevante, pois visa reunir o conhecimento dos informantes sobre as espécies que comercializam em feiras livres e mercados populares no estado do Rio de Janeiro, que representa uma valiosa fonte para a bioprospecção.Unitermos: Etnobotânica, plantas medicinais, feira-livre, conhecimento local, Brasil. ABSTRACT:The main goal of this paper was the study of the useful plants sold in the openair fairs of Petrópolis and Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Data collection was obtained through participant observation, semi structured interviews and free listing with four herbalist informants. From the interviews, 115 species (belonging to 49 families) were recorded: 94 for medicinal purposes, 12 with religious application, and 9 for ornamental purposes. Thirty percent of the species were native, and 72% herbaceous. The most representative families were Asteraceae (26 species) and Lamiaceae (10 species). The medicinal species related to diseases of the respiratory system were more common during the winter and autumn. "Espinheirasanta" (Clarisia cf. ilicifolia) had the highest Relative Importance (1.8) and collocation in all seasons using the Preference Ranking, although its effectiveness or toxicity levels have not been established. The importance of the study is to gather knowledge from local herbalists about commercialized species in open-air fairs and popular markets in the Rio de Janeiro State, which represent valuable resources for bioprospection.

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Section: Useful Plantsmentioning

confidence: 90%

Section: Relative Importance (Ri)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Useful Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Useful Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Relative Importance (Ri)mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Urban ethnobotany in Petrópolis and Nova Friburgo (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Leitão¹,

Fonseca-Kruel²,

Silva³

et al. 2009

Rev. bras. farmacogn.

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Exotic Medicinal Plants Used in Brazil with Diuretic Properties: A Review

Mariano

Boeing

Silva

et al. 2022

Chemistry & Biodiversity

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Several exotic plants (non‐native) are used in Brazilian traditional medicine and are known worldwide for their possible diuretic actions. Among the wide variety of plants, standing out Achillea millefolium L., Camellia sinensis L. Kuntze, Crocus sativus L., Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn., Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) A.W. Hill, Taraxacum officinale (L.) Weber, and Urtica dioica L., whose effects have already been the subject of some scientific study. In addition, we also discussed other exotic species in Brazil used popularly, but that still lack scientific studies, like the species Arctium lappa L., Carica papaya L., Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don, Centella asiatica (L.) Urb, Citrus aurantium L., and Persea americana Mill. However, generally, clinical studies on these plants are scarce. In this context, different plant species can be designated for further comprehensive studies, therefore, promoting support for developing an effective medicine to induce diuresis.

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The ethnobotanical importance and conservation value of native plants in eastern Arabian Peninsula

2017

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The eastern coastal area of the Arabian Peninsula is subject to overgrazing, agricultural activities, oil pollution and urban encroachments. These activities cause habitat destruction and may have changed species composition. The current study aimed at assessing conservation and ethnobotanical importance of plants and how they are affected by environmental threats. The natural vegetation composition was studied and the ethnobotanical relative importance (RI) index and the species conservation index (SCI) were calculated. The results showed that native plants provide many ecological and socioeconomic services, including the provisioning of food, medicine, and energy. The native species (>77%) were reported to potentially be used for more than 170 therapeutic applications and for curing various human ailments. The medicinal plants (15%) attained RI value >50% reflecting high versatility and importance in local pharmacopeia. The number of threats to species showed significant positive association with SCI index and insignificant positive association with RI index. The study indicated that the current human activities may have negatively impacted provisioning of ecosystem services especially those offered by native plants. The ability of the natural ecosystems to sustainably provide services will be enhanced by adoption of land management practices that restore species and reduce pressure on native plants.

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Introduced plants in the indigenous Pharmacopoeia of Northern South America

Cited by 414 publications

References 17 publications

Urban ethnobotany in Petrópolis and Nova Friburgo (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Urban ethnobotany in Petrópolis and Nova Friburgo (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Exotic Medicinal Plants Used in Brazil with Diuretic Properties: A Review

The ethnobotanical importance and conservation value of native plants in eastern Arabian Peninsula

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