This study aims to investigate the diversity of native medicinal plants in a caatinga area,
verifying the versatility of species and concordance of use among the informants, in the …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Aloysia polystachya (Griseb) Moldenke
(Verbenaceae), popularly known as “burrito”, is a South American species widely prescribed …

Abstract Context: Pereskia aculeata Miller (Cactaceae) is a cactus distributed from south to
northeast of Brazil, where its leaves are commonly used as a vegetable, in skin wound …

Myracrodruon urundeuva Fr. Alem.(Anacardiaceae) is the scientific designation of “aroeira-
do-sertão”, whose medicinal use is widespread throughout the rural population of the …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Hymenaea courbaril L.(Caesalpinoideae) is used in
Brazilian folk medicine to treat anemia, kidney problems, sore throat and other dysfunctions …

The aim of the present work is to characterize the vegetal raw material of the Calycophyllum
spruceanum (Benth.) Hook. f. ex K. Schum., Rubiaceae, known as" mulateiro", and to …

The caatinga (semi-arid vegetation) is a Brazilian biome with a significant but poorly studied
biodiversity closely associated with a diverse cultural heritage. The present work focused on …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Achillea millefolium L.(Asteraceae), popularly known as
“mil-folhas”, is well recognized and widely used in Brazilian folk medicine to treat heart and …

Diuretics are drugs widely used in the therapy of several diseases. However, many synthetic
diuretics are associated with adverse effects. Caesalpinia bahamensis Lam., known as" …

SUMMARY Cecropia glaziovii Sneth.(Urticaceae) is a common tree from Southeast and
South of Brazil, being widely used in traditional medicine to treat heart and respiratory …