Trends in wild food plants uses in Gorbeialdea (Basque Country)

Menéndez-Baceta, Gorka; Pardo‐de‐Santayana, Manuel; Aceituno-Mata, Laura; Tardío, Javier; Reyes‐García, Victoria

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2017.01.010

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“…The homemade liqueur fruits of Prunus spinosa L. are also appreciated for the preparation of pacharán, a traditional alcoholic drink in the northern territories of the Iberian Peninsula [44], for which some people prefer the larger fruits of Prunus insititia L., while in other parts of the province it is prepared with fruits of the endemic Prunus ramburii Boiss., not present in our study area. Homemade liqueurs are also made with cherries and walnuts and, to a minor extent, with plums and strawberry tree fruits, as well as with the flowering aerial parts of pennyroyal and chamomile.…”

Section: Edible Wild Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This reaches 7.5% of the flora, considering 5537 vascular plant species occurring in the area [36]. Recent references for Spain show an increasing interest in the subject [26,[37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44]. By developing the knowledge of medicinal-plant properties, these studies can serve as a basis for pharmacological ones, in order to discover their chemical compounds and properties [17,[45][46][47], or even their possible toxicity [29].…”

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Gathering an edible wild plant: food or medicine? A case study on wild edibles and functional foods in Granada, Spain

2017

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A study on wild edible resources has been performed in the western part of Granada Province (Spain) using ethnobotanical methods. We document and analyze knowledge concerning wild edible plants and mushrooms and their folk medicinal uses in the study area. Several botanical features and use characteristics have been analyzed for the species included, with special attention to their medicinal uses, highlighting a large number of edible-medicinal species. Local importance of the medicinal uses for these resources has been confirmed. Up to 135 species are gathered from the wild in the study area, from which 46 can be considered folk functional foods. In addition, 45 crop plants with uncommon edible or medicinal uses are included, 29 of these being considered functional foods as well. Therefore, a total of 75 plant species are used as edible medicines which serve to treat 36 different conditions. The local concept of food and medicine regarding wild plant resources seems not to be well established. Studies on the pharmacological properties of these foods are needed in order to establish their real or potential benefits for the treated affections.

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Section: Edible Wild Plantsmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Gathering an edible wild plant: food or medicine? A case study on wild edibles and functional foods in Granada, Spain

2017

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“…In addition, wild foods are often undervalued because of former associated perception of poverty and scarcity and their relatively low presence in contemporary urban diets. However, several studies have shown that WEPs: i) continue to contribute to food sovereignty in many regions of the world, especially in non-industrialized countries; ii) are key components of extensive farming systems and of subsistence economy; iii) hold potential to reactivate rural economies; and iv) help maintain local identities, with likely effects on biodiversity conservation (Menendez-Baceta et al, 2017). Indeed, the current limited use of wild plants is a lost opportunity for local economy and population well-being of different regions of the world (Bacchetta et al, 2016).…”

Section: Valorisation Strategies Challenges and Trendsmentioning

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Wild edible plants: Nutritional and toxicological characteristics, retrieval strategies and importance for today's society

Pinela

Ferreira

2017

Food and Chemical Toxicology

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A B S T R A C TWild edible plants (WEPs) are part of the cultural and genetic heritage of different regions of the world. In times of famine and scarcity, these sources of nutrients and health-promoting compounds have received high importance mainly in rural and suburban areas. Although currently underutilized, WEPs are still consumed traditionally by different communities and are gaining relevance in today's society. However, these foods lack recognition as significant contributors to the human diet in developed areas. This review describes the nutritional value of WEPs from the North-eastern region of Portugal and points out those containing potentially toxic compounds. Several retrieval strategies are presented with the aim of promoting the (re)use, production, commercialization and conservation of WEPs (wild harvested plants and crop wild relatives), and their importance for social, economic and agro-ecological development is highlighted.

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“…A plethora of research has been published, very recently, and I cite just a few here to provide some scope on the richness of information available for study [72][73][74][75][76][77][78][79][80][81][82][83][84]. Make no mistake that some of the studies cited are motivated by economics and proiteering, as the planet is scoured for 'new' plant materials that can become the 'next' food, nutraceutical, medicine or biotechnology product.…”

Section: Ethnobotany Traditional Use and The Search For Resilient Grmentioning

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Beyond Turf and Lawn: Poaceae in This Age of Climate Change

Dunster¹

2017

Grasses - Benefits, Diversities and Functional Roles

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Grassland ecosystems dominated by Poaceae are estimated to cover 40.5% of Earth's land base, and domestication of a few edible grass species into highly productive cereal grains aided the shift from nomadic food gathering to ield cultivation and higher density habitation. In the Northern Hemisphere, grasses are used ornamentally and for pasture, fodder and forage with litle thought that the grasses livestock grazed upon, or those we gaze upon have multi-functional uses elsewhere. In this age of climate change, the use of Poaceae solely for aesthetics and amenity depletes inite potable water supplies that are needed for human survival. Agricultural land is consumed for turf seed production, and land is removed from food production. Cereals and their growing regions, which we have depended upon as food for millennia, are unlikely to adapt to climate change, and this will result in food insecurity and famines. Despite traditional uses of Poaceae in various cultures, many unrealized needs for food, medicine and other material goods could be met elsewhere with knowledge transfer. Our modern relationship with grass as an ornamental or amenity must end. As designers, gardeners and urban dwellers, we must use Poaceae for its multi-functions, which will lead to resilience and survival.

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Trends in wild food plants uses in Gorbeialdea (Basque Country)

Cited by 33 publications

References 44 publications

Gathering an edible wild plant: food or medicine? A case study on wild edibles and functional foods in Granada, Spain

Gathering an edible wild plant: food or medicine? A case study on wild edibles and functional foods in Granada, Spain

Wild edible plants: Nutritional and toxicological characteristics, retrieval strategies and importance for today's society

Beyond Turf and Lawn: Poaceae in This Age of Climate Change

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