Introduction Curcuma longa, popularly known as Turmeric, is a rhizomatous herbaceous
perennial plant used in folk medicine for the treatment, prevention, and management of …

Ethnopharmacological relevance: The genus Curcuma, which is the most important source
of curcumin, has been widely used in different traditional medicines. Various species of …

Eryngiumfoetidum L. is popularly known as chicória-do-Pará, is native to the Amazon region,
and is widely distributed in Northern Brazil. It is considered a versatile species due to its …

Background Urban ethnobotanical research in Costa Rica is rather rare and home gardens
are poorly studied so far. Investigating their biodiversity is crucial in gathering knowledge on …

Mexico stands out for its cuisine worldwide. Although Mexican biocultural diversity is one of
the richest in the world, there is still little research on the relationship between local edible …

The genus Dysphania belongs to the Amaranthaceae family and is known for its many
health benefits. Therefore, it is commonly available worldwide and includes more than 47 …

Curcuma longa L.(Zingiberaceae), known as turmeric, is a perennial tuberous plant from the
genus Curcuma, which includes about 100 plant species. The chemical composition of the …

Background Cuatrociénegas, part of the Chihuahuan Desert, is a region of unique
biological, geological, geographical, and evolutionary importance. Its current population is …

Plants of the genus Otoba have been the basis for the treatment of tropical diseases in
indigenous communities of countries like Colombia. Despite the lack of knowledge about …

The aim of our study was to assess the importance of different Colombian bioregions in
terms of the supply of useful plant species and the quality of the available distribution data …