The quality of health care in Mesoamerica is influenced by its rich cultural diversity and
characterized by social inequalities. Especially indigenous and rural communities confront …

The diabetes-associated mortality rate is increasing annually, along with the severity of its
accompanying disorders that impair human health. Worldwide, several medicinal plants are …

Background Millions of people in the world suffer from chronic wounds of different etiologies
such as diabetic foot and leg ulcers, without solutions nowadays. Molecules obtained from …

Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a serious complication of diabetes mellitus, affecting roughly
25% of diabetic patients and resulting in lower limb amputation in over 70% of known cases …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance The Brazilian Cerrado is a biome with a
remarkable diversity of plant species, many of which are used mainly by local communities …

Latin America is a multicultural region with ancient traditional medicine. There is extensive
knowledge of the use of medicinal plants for wound healing in this region. Nevertheless …

Severe wounds result in large lesions and/or loss of function of the affected areas. The
treatment of wounds has challenged health professionals due to its complexity, especially in …

Since antiquity, humans have known about plants as a medicinal cure. Recently, plant
extracts are attracting more attention as a result of their natural origin and wide range of …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Plantago australis is a popular plant found to be widely
spread in Latin America. In folk medicine, the seeds and leaves are used mainly for anti …

Background One of the primary health concerns for diabetes individuals is wounds. The
used drugs have several side effects, urging the need for new natural sources for …