Biocultural approaches to sustainability : A systematic review of the scientific literature
Hanspach, Jan Page 1 https://helda.helsinki.fi Biocultural approaches to sustainability : A …

Local medical systems (LMSs) are shaped by the interaction of human beings with biota, so
understanding how human beings use natural resources for their survival is one of the most …

Efforts have been dedicated to the understanding of social-ecological systems, an important
focus in ethnobiological studies. In particular, ethnobiological investigations have found …

Abstract The Brazilian Cerrado biome consists of a great variety of endemic species with
several bioactive compounds, and Anadenanthera peregrina (L.) Speg is a promising …

The chemical environment, and the natural resources available in which our species has
evolved has been crucial for the establishment of our medical practices. Here we present a …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Leishmaniasis are widely distributed among tropical and
subtropical countries, and remains a crucial health issue in Amazonia. Indigenous groups …

The utilitarian redundancy model (URM) is one of the recent contributions to ethnobiology.
We argue that URM can be applied to access use-pressure on plant species, the resilience …

Studies on the biocultural variation of medicinal plant use in urban contexts are necessary
for public health purposes. We asked: What are the main supply sites of medicinal plants in …

Understanding the reasons for the consumption of certain plant resources instead of others
has important implications for biological conservation. This study aimed to answer the …

Background Local medical systems (LMS) include native and exotic plants used for the
treatment of diseases of physical and spiritual nature. The incorporation of exotic plants into …