In this review, we highlight the main biotic and abiotic factors that influence the patterns of
Neotropical secondary forest successions, referred as the woody vegetation that regrows …

Given the increased use of traditional medicines, possibilities that would ensure its
successful integration into a public health framework should be explored. This paper …

For decades, conservation and research initiatives in tropical forests have focused almost
exclusively on old-growth forests because scientists believed that these “pristine” …

The study of local knowledge about natural resources is becoming increasingly important in
defining strategies and actions for conservation or recuperation of residual forests. This …

Tropical primary forest is often considered to be the most important habitat for traditional
peoples to gather medicinal plants. However, the role of weeds, commonly found in …

Plants are an integral part of life in many indigenous communities. Besides, being the
source of food, fodder, fuel, etc., the use of plants as herbal medicines in curing several …

Abstract Background The Caatinga (dry land vegetation) is one of the most characteristic
vegetation types in northeastern Brazil. It occupies a large percentage of the semi-arid …

Según estimaciones de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, más del 80% de la población
mundial, especialmente en los países en desarrollo, utiliza tratamientos tradicionales a …

This study focuses on knowledge of medicinal plants among the Caiçaras (rural inhabitants
of the Atlantic Forest coast, Brazil). In particular, we examine the use of medicinal plants …

This study examines the degree to which knowledge of traditional plant medicine is
gendered among communities settled near Chapada Diamantina National Park in eastern …