Biodeterioration is a complex network of interactions between macro/micro-biological
systems and organic/inorganic substrates involving physical and chemical alterations …

Ancestral knowledge about medicinal plants plays a fundamental role in health. Despite this,
this knowledge has received little attention, linked to the loss of cultural identity. Under this …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a global health concern characterized by a deficiency in insulin
production. Considering the systemic toxicity and limited efficacy associated with current …

Horchata, a herbal infusion drink from Ecuador containing a mixture of medicinal plants, has
been reported to exhibit anti-inflammatory, analgesic, diuretic, and antioxidant activity. The …

In our study, using chromatographic techniques, we isolated three bioactive compounds,
which were structurally elucidated as (E)-2-(3-(3, 4-dimethoxyphenyl) acrylamido)-N …

Food safety is critical during pregnancy. Pregnancy hormone changes reduce immune
function, making pregnant women more vulnerable to food-borne illnesses. The unborn …

Vasconcellea, the most abundant genus within the Caricaceae family, encompasses twenty-
one out of the 35 species in the family, predominantly found in Peru, Ecuador, and …

To document the dynamics of biocultural heritage, we studied traditional uses of plants on a
segment of the Andean Road System, or Qhapaq Ñan, within the central Andes of Ecuador …

The chemical composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the essential oil from
the aerial parts of Rumex obtusifolius L. were studied. To the best of the authors' knowledge …

El presente proyecto de investigación tuvo como finalidad generar una bebida natural y
refrescante para el consumo de la población ecuatoriana, que a la vez aporte beneficios a …