Abstract Background: Taza province presents enormous richness and biodiversity. Updating their medicinal plant inventories is crucial for conserving traditional knowledge, sustainable use, health and well-being, economic opportunities and collaborative research. Question: What new species and families of medicinal plants can we report by widening the ethnobotanical study area in Taza province compared to previous work? Studied species: 202 medicinal plant species. Study site and dates: 28 communities in the province of Taza (Morocco), between March and October 2021. Methods: An ethnobotanical survey including 340 interviewees using a semi-structured questionnaire. Results: 91 medicinal taxa belonging to 48 families were inventoried. 12 species including three spontaneous: Atriplex halimus L., Citrullus colocynthis L. Sch and Micromeria graeca (L.) Benth. ex Rchb. were reported for the first time. The most frequent species are respectively Salvia officinalis L., Trigonella foenum-graecum L. and Rosmarinus officinalis L. The most frequent families are respectively Lamiaceae, Asteraceae and Fabaceae. Seven new vernacular names have been listed. Most of the plants were spontaneous (55.9 %). The comparative analysis with previous work led to obtaining a checklist of 202 taxa (75 families) of which 65 have specific endemism and 77 (48 spontaneous) are on the red list. The scientific names of 28 species and nine families have been updated. Conclusions: This checklist (202 taxa) traduces the plant heritage richness of Taza province and constitutes a great database for future scientific research. The 12 newly listed species constitute an added value that deserves to be valued through ethnopharmacological studies.

Resumen: Antecedentes: La provincia de Taza presenta una enorme riqueza y biodiversidad. Actualizar sus inventarios de plantas medicinales es crucial para preservar el conocimiento tradicional. Preguntas y / o Hipótesis: ¿Qué nuevas especies y familias de plantas medicinales se pueden reportar al ampliar el área de estudio de la provincia de Taza respecto a trabajos anteriores? Especies de estudio: 202 especies medicinales. Sitio y años de estudio: 28 comunidades de Taza (Marruecos), entre marzo y octubre (2021). Métodos: Una encuesta etnobotánica que incluyó a 340 entrevistados mediante un cuestionario semiestructurado. Resultados: Se inventariaron 91 taxones medicinales pertenecientes a 48 familias. 12 especies, incluidas tres espontáneas: Atriplex halimus L., Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Sch and Micromeria graeca (L.) Benth. ex Rchb. fueron reportados por primera vez. Las especies más frecuentes son respectivamente Salvia officinalis L., Trigonella foenum-graecum L. y Rosmarinus officinalis L.. Las familias más frecuentes son respectivamente Lamiaceae, Asteraceae y Fabaceae. Se han enumerado siete nuevos nombres vernáculos. La mayoría de las plantas fueron espontáneas (55.9 %). El análisis comparativo con trabajos anteriores permitió obtener una lista de verificación de 202 taxones (75 familias) de los cuales 65 tienen endemismo específico y 77 (48 espontáneos) están en la lista roja. Se han actualizado los nombres científicos de 28 especies y nueve familias. Conclusiones: Esta lista (202 taxones) que refleja la riqueza del patrimonio vegetal de la provincia de Taza, constituye una gran base de datos para futuras investigaciones científicas. Las 12 especies merecen ser evaluadas mediante estudios etnofarmacológicos.

Abstract Mexico has great traditional knowledge of the use of medicinal plants, threatened by globalization and the standardization of educational systems. In Aguascalientes, the semiarid areas of the east are little studied on the ethnobotanical topic. The objective was to evaluate and update ethnobotanical knowledge of eastern Aguascalientes. Interviews, field trips, and collections of the mentioned medicinal plants were carried out. The Knowledge Wealth Index (KWI) and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were calculated by the age and sex of the interviewees. 52 medicinal species were identified, with main uses in the treatment of digestive, respiratory, renal, and traumatic diseases. Low KWI was obtained with a mean of 0.13 (limited knowledge), and without significant differences in knowledge between men and women, and age. The importance of documenting and preserving traditional knowledge and the use of medicinal plants in eastern Aguascalientes is highlighted.

Resumen México posee gran conocimiento tradicional en el uso de plantas medicinales, amenazado por la globalización y la estandarización de los sistemas educativos. En Aguascalientes, la región semiárida del oriente es un área poco estudiada en el ámbito etnoflorístico. El objetivo fue evaluar y actualizar el conocimiento etnoflorístico del oriente de Aguascalientes. Se hicieron entrevistas, recorridos en campo y colectas de las plantas medicinales mencionadas. Se calculó el índice de riqueza de conocimiento (IRC) y análisis de varianza (ANOVA) por edad y sexo de los entrevistados. Se identificaron 52 especies medicinales, con usos principales en el tratamiento de enfermedades digestivas, respiratorias, renales, y traumatismos. Se obtuvo bajo IRC con media de 0.13 (conocimiento limitado), y sin diferencias significativas en el conocimiento entre hombres y mujeres, ni por edad. Se destaca la importancia de documentar y preservar el conocimiento tradicional y el uso de plantas medicinales en el oriente de Aguascalientes.

SUMMARY: The study evaluates the ecosystem services associated with the woodland and shrubland located in the Guajira region of Colombia, characterized as Tropical Dry Forest in the serrania Macuira where communities of the Wayuu native tribe are settled. The open shrubland (OS) and dense shrubland (DS) plant covers were evaluated; three sampling points were selected per cover, in which circular plots with an area of 1,000 m2 were drawn, in each plot, an inventory of the tree component was carried out and the main uses by the community were identified. 20 species and 12 botanical families were found. The species with the greatest dominance in the AA was Prosopis juliflora with an importance value index (IVI) of 157.30 % and in the AD Handroanthus billbergii (IVI 116.81 %); the biodiversity indices did not show statistical differences between the vegetation covers. The carbon storage showed significant statistical differences, the DS accumulated 30.75 t C ha-1 and the OS 12.44 t C ha-1. En relation to CO2 emissions, two scenarios were proposed for the period 2021- 2030: the first, deforestation remains at an annual rate of 0.94 % and emissions from deforestation of 3.72 t CO2-eq ha-1are generated in the OS and 9.20 t CO2-eq ha-1 for the DS. In the second scenario, tree covers are conserved and no emissions are generated from deforestation. 17 useful species were found in the community, of which 16 are used as forage and 13 have medicinal and ethnoveterinary value.

RESUMEN: El estudio evalúa los servicios ecosistémicos asociados a los bosques y matorrales ubicados en la región de La Guajira de Colombia, caracterizados como Bosque Seco Tropical en la Serranía Macuira, donde se asientan comunidades de la tribu nativa Wayúu. Se evaluaron las coberturas vegetales Arbustal Abierto (AA) y Arbustal Denso (AD), se seleccionaron tres puntos de muestreo por cobertura, en los que se trazaron parcelas circulares con un área 1.000 m2, en cada parcela se realizó el inventario del componente arbóreo e identificaron los principales usos por la comunidad. Se hallaron 20 especies y 12 familias botánicas. La especie con mayor dominancia en la AA fue Prosopis juliflora con un Índice de Valor de Importancia (IVI) de 157,30 % y en la AD Handroanthus billbergii (IVI 116,81 %); los índices de biodiversidad no arrojaron diferencias estadísticas entre las coberturas vegetales. El almacenamiento de carbono mostró diferencias estadísticas significativas, la AD acumuló 30,75 t C ha-1 y la AA 12,44 t C ha-1. En relación con las emisiones de CO2 , se plantearon dos escenarios para el período 2021-2030: en el primero, la deforestación se mantiene a una tasa anual de 0,94 % y se generan emisiones por deforestación de 3,72 t CO2-eq ha-1 en el AA y 9,20 t CO2-eq ha-1 para el AD. En el segundo escenario se conservan las coberturas arbóreas y no se generan emisiones por deforestación. Se encontraron 17 especies útiles en la comunidad, de las cuales 16 son empleadas como forraje y 13 presentan valor medicinal y etnoveterinario.

Summary This contribution is part of the urban ethnobotany research line whose main objective is to study botanical knowledge in the urban and peri-urban environment. This work is oriented to know the ethnospecies (which include plant species and local botanical varieties) used by the Bolivian families of the La Plata horticultural belt for the elaboration of their typical/daily dishes. Six fairs and 22 vegetable and fruit sales stalls in the urban area were surveyed, three of which concentrate the largest number of registered ethnospecies: Solanaceae (13), Cucurbitaceae (8) and Brassicaceae (6); along with the part of the plant that is commercialized, being the fresh fruits in bulk the predominant form (59%). This contribution expands knowledge of the diet of migrants, the uses and adaptation of their gastronomy. In conclusion, the sellers reported that they use all the ethnospecies that they sell in their daily cooking, fulfilling an important role within their home, as well as their crops that increase the local agrobiodiversity.

Resumen Esta contribución se enmarca dentro de la línea de investigación de la etnobotánica urbana que tiene como principal objetivo estudiar el conocimiento botánico en el ámbito urbano y periurbano. Este trabajo está orientado a conocer las etnoespecies (que incluyen especies vegetales y variedades botánicas locales) utilizadas por las familias bolivianas del cinturón hortícola de La Plata para la elaboración de sus platos típicos/cotidianos. El relevamiento se realizó en 6 ferias y 22 puestos de venta de hortalizas y frutas en el ámbito urbano, a partir de estos se realizaron 10 entrevistas abiertas y semiestructuradas a los vendedores/productores bolivianos en sus sitios de venta. Como resultado se identificaron 61 etnoespecies pertenecientes a 16 familias botánicas, tres de las cuales concentran la mayor cantidad de etnoespecies registradas: Solanaceae (13), Cucurbitaceae (8) y Brassicaceae (6); junto a la parte de la planta que se comercializa, siendo los frutos frescos a granel la forma predominante (59%). Esta contribución amplía el conocimiento de la dieta de los migrantes, los usos y la adaptación de su gastronomía. En conclusión, los vendedores informaron que emplean todas las etnoespecies que comercializan en su cocina diaria cumpliendo un rol importante dentro de su hogar, como así también sus cultivos que aumentan la agrobiodiversidad local.

Summary: The aim of this research is to study the structure of the “tolas” complex in the Province of Jujuy. Fieldwork was carried out in the cities of Abra Pampa, Humahuaca and San Salvador de Jujuy, specifically in household context, markets and fairs. Qualitative ethnobotanical methodology , such as participant observation and open and semi-structured interviews, was used to inquiring about local knowledge on the plant(s) recognised locally as tola, its current use, any users, sites of access, ways to obtain them, parts used, and harvesting times. Complementarily, a literature search was carried out for articles in ethnobotany and related disciplines. Plant material was obtained and conditioned for taxonomic identification. Results show that this complex consists of 14 species originating from the Puna, Altoandina and Prepuna phytogeographical provinces, known locally as “tola” or variants of this name, which share the name based on the attributes of their morphology, aromaticity and diverse uses. The presence of a subcomplex under the local name “koa”-“koba” is proposed. It is important to recognise plant complexes and identify their components for a better understanding of local view of nature.

Resumen: En este trabajo se propone indagar en la conformación del complejo de las “tolas” en la provincia de Jujuy. Se desarrolló trabajo de campo en las ciudades de Abra Pampa, Humahuaca, y San Salvador de Jujuy, puntualmente en el ámbito familiar, en mercados y ferias. Para cumplir con el objetivo se empleó metodología etnobotánica cualitativa, como observación participante y entrevistas abiertas, semiestructuradas; orientadas a indagar el conocimiento local sobre la/s planta/s reconocida/s localmente como “tola”, el uso actual, los usuarios del recurso, sitios de acceso y formas de obtención, partes utilizadas y épocas de recolección. De manera complementaria, se indagó en artículos etnobotánicos y de disciplinas afines. Se obtuvo también material vegetal acondicionado para determinar su identidad taxonómica. Se estableció que este complejo está integrado por 14 especies originarias de las provincias fitogeográficas Puna, Altoandina y Prepuna; conocidas localmente como “tola” o variantes de este nombre, las cuales comparten el nombre en función de los atributos de su morfología, la aromaticidad y usos diversos. Se propone la presencia de un subcomplejo bajo el nombre local de “koa”-“koba”.Se concluye la importancia de reconocer los complejos vegetales e identificar sus componentes, lo que permite una mejor comprensión de la visión local de la naturaleza.

Summary This article presents botanical and medical knowledge in the department of Artigas, Uruguay. The research was carried out between 2017 and 2018. Information through observations and interviews with different social actors linked to the practice of popular medicine was collected to systematize and analyze. In Artigas, 142 plant species belonging to 65 botanical families were identified, with Asteraceae, Myrtaceae, Fabaceae, Apiaceae and Lamiaceae as the most recurrent ones. Of these species 131 are used as medicinal. The remaining have other ethnobotanical uses, such as food, seasoning, timber, body paint, and native traditions. Medicinal plants are mainly used to treat disorders of the digestive system (23%), sensory system (13%), genitourinary system (12%) and respiratory system (11%). The main form of consumption is through infusion (46%) and the part used are mainly leaves (48%) Likewise, a great diversity of popular medicine practices were identified, resulting in an ethnomedicine characterized on the use of medicinal plants.

Resumen Este artículo registra saberes botánicos y médicos en el departamento de Artigas, Uruguay. La investigación se llevó a cabo entre los años 2017 y 2018. Mediante observaciones y entrevistas a diferentes actores sociales vinculados a la práctica de la medicina popular, se logró recabar información para su posterior sistematización y análisis. En Artigas fueron identificadas 142 plantas pertenecientes a 65 familias botánicas, siendo las familias Asteraceae, Myrtaceae, Fabaceae, Apiaceae y Lamiaceae las más recurrentes. De estas especies, 131 son utilizadas como medicinales. Las restantes plantas poseen otros usos etnobotánicos como ser alimentos, condimento, maderable, pintura corporal y usos indígenas. Las plantas medicinales son utilizadas principalmente para tratar afecciones del sistema digestivo (23%), sistema sensorial (13%), sistema genitourinario (12%) y sistema respiratorio (11%). La principal forma de consumo es a través de la infusión (46%) y la parte utilizada principalmente es la hoja (48%). Asimismo, fueron identificadas una gran diversidad de prácticas de la medicina popular, dando como resultado una etnomedicina caracterizada en base al uso de plantas medicinales.

Abstract Evolution has originated high levels of biodiversity that provide essential actual benefits to humans and future called option values. These resources are extracted and used to meet basic needs, such as traditional medicine, which is the result of human experience and its contact with nature over time. Traditional knowledge used as a guide for bioprospecting and ethnomedicinal research is the first step to protecting it and making it visible. The need to apply phylogenetic approaches and their importance for the development of ethnobotany in Mexico is discussed, as well as their implications for the discovery, use and conservation of medicinal resources for human well-being. This approaches, elucidating the evolutionary history of species, can improve bioprospecting practices since they point out related species which could produce useful chemical compounds, which is relevant to biotechnology and emphasizes the importance of preserving biocultural heritage.

Resumen La evolución ha producido una gran biodiversidad que proporciona al ser humano bienes esenciales actuales y opciones de valor de facturas. Estos recursos son extraídos y empleados para satisfacer necesidades básicas, como la medicina tradicional, resultado de la experiencia y el contacto humano con la naturaleza a través del tiempo. Los saberes tradicionales han sido aprovechados como guía para la bioprospección y los estudios etnobotánicos son el primer paso para visibilizarlos y protegerlos. Se plantea la necesidad de aplicar aproximaciones filogenéticas y su importancia para el desarrollo de la etnobotánica en México, así como su impacto en el descubrimiento, aprovechamiento y conservación de recursos medicinales para el bienestar humano. Estas aproximaciones, que revelan la historia evolutiva de las especies, pueden fortalecer la bioprospección, ya que señalan especies emparentadas que pudieran llegar a producir sustancias químicas útiles, lo que resulta relevante para la biotecnología y resalta la importancia de la conservación del patrimonio biocultural.

Resumen Introducción y objetivos: Se estudian los conocimientos sobre las plantas forrajeras de los criollos del centro-norte de la provincia del Chaco (Argentina), así como sus formas de manejo y efectos extra-alimenticios que las mismas tienen sobre el ganado. M&M: Se emplean entrevistas registradas a 51 pobladores criollos durante seis campañas realizadas entre 2017 y 2022. Se describen los usos en su preciso contexto socio-cultural de referencia y se compilan y actualizan datos etnobotánicos inéditos sobre la temática con los cuales se efectúa una comparación diacrónica con los actuales. Resultados: Se registra un total de 624 datos etnobotánicos sobre 185 tipos de forrajes correspondientes a 143 taxa vegetales nativos o asilvestrados y 11 exóticos. Un total de 31 datos etnobotánicos se obtuvieron respecto a sus prácticas forrajeras, así como 34 acerca de los efectos extra-alimentarios de su ingestión. Solo la mitad del total de plantas y tipos de forrajes registrados a campo resultaron idénticos a los citados en fuentes históricas inéditas sobre la temática para el mismo complejo biocultural. En total se registran 850 datos etnobotánicos asociados a 348 plantas forrajeras. Conclusiones: Los conocimientos sobre plantas forrajeras se hallan embebidos de un sesgo socio-cultural basado en una valoración diferencial del ganado que las consume. Este enorme volumen de conocimientos y apreciaciones del bosque nativo como fuente de mantención de sus animales de cría reafirma la elevada significación que posee su actividad ganadera como fuente de sustento para los criollos del Chaco.

Abstract Cereus jamacaru DC. occurs in the central-eastern region of Brazil and is among the best-known cacti in the country. Its phytochemical properties and fruits hold great significance to the local communities. We examined published ethnobotanical studies regarding C. jamacaru (mandacaru) undertaken between 2000 to 2024, to better understand its traditional uses and relationships with human communities in Brazil. The literature review was carried out by consulting the databases Google Scholar (166 articles), Scopus (1 article) and Web of Science (2 articles), and followed the PRISMA 2020 protocol. A total of 169 articles were identified, of which 45 were deemed relevant. The most frequent uses of C. jamacaru include medicinal (cited in 32 articles), human consumption as a non-conventional food (22), and forage (18). C. jamacaru is often cited to treat health conditions such as kidney problems, flu and inflammations, but it’s also used for construction and crafts. Our results highlight the diverse and vital uses of C. jamacaru for human communities. Furthermore, we demonstrate the pattern of knowledge production regarding the ethnobotany of this species and the challenges for its conservation and the preservation of associated traditional knowledge. DC centraleastern central eastern bestknown best known country C mandacaru (mandacaru 200 2024 166 (16 articles, , articles) 1 ( article 2 202 protocol 16 identified 4 relevant 3 nonconventional non conventional 22, 22 (22) 18. 18 . (18) problems inflammations it s crafts Furthermore 20 (22 (18

Resumo Cereus jamacaru DC. ocorre na região centro-oriental do Brasil e está entre os cactos mais conhecidos do país. Suas propriedades fitoquímicas e seus frutos têm grande importância para as comunidades locais. Examinamos estudos etnobotânicos publicados sobre C. jamacaru (mandacaru) realizados entre 2000 e 2024, para melhor entender seus usos tradicionais e as relações com as comunidades humanas do Brasil. A revisão da literatura foi realizada consultando as bases de dados Google Scholar (166 artigos), Scopus (1 artigo) e Web of Science (2 artigos), seguindo o protocolo PRISMA 2020. Um total de 169 artigos foram identificados, dos quais 45 foram considerados relevantes. Os usos mais frequentes do C. jamacaru incluem medicinal (citado em 32 artigos), consumo humano como alimento não convencional (22) e forrageiro (18). C. jamacaru é frequentemente citado para tratar condições de saúde, como problemas renais, gripe e inflamações, mas também é utilizado para construção e artesanato. Nossos resultados destacam os diversos e vitais usos do C. jamacaru para as comunidades humanas. Além disso, demonstramos o padrão de produção de conhecimento sobre a etnobotânica dessa espécie e discutimos sobre os desafios para sua conservação e a preservação do conhecimento tradicional associado a ela. DC centrooriental centro oriental país locais C mandacaru (mandacaru 200 2024 166 (16 artigos, , artigos) 1 ( artigo 2 2020 16 identificados 4 relevantes 3 22 (22 18. 18 . (18) saúde renais inflamações artesanato disso ela 20 202 (18

Abstract Public health systems have to evaluate how the use of traditional and complementary medicine can improve the population's health, mainly in developing countries. This research was carried out in the Salta city and the objectives were: 1) to know the plants used in urban herbal medicine; 2) inquire about the reasons for the consumption of medicinal plants, ailments, conditions and therapeutic practices; 3) know the cultural importance of plants through the Relative Importance Indices (RI), the Consensus Factor among informants (FCI) and the origin of the linked knowledge; 4) describe the plant acquisition spaces; 5) to know the perception of health personnel of formal medicine concerning the use of medicinal plants in the domestic environment and 6) to compare the diseases treated with herbal medicine and those with formal medicine. The quality-quantitative methodology of classical ethnobotany was implemented. Thirty-five participants residing in five neighborhoods were interviewed, and focus groups were held with health staff from three health centres located in the northern sector of the city linked to the neighborhoods mentioned above. The wealth of urban herbalism amounts to 120 medicinal taxa belonging to 110 genera and 52 botanical families; 63% are non-native plants and the most represented families were Asteraceae and Lamiaceae. The inhabitants of Salta have hybrid and dynamic botanical knowledge. The hybridization processes detected were fusion, recombination, new developments in innovative products and circulation of species. Three hundred thirteen medicinal uses were recorded for 63 types of conditions and ailments involving 13 body systems. The influential presence of complementary alternative medicines and the media in the dissemination of medicinal plants and derived products is noted. Among health staff, a great heterogeneity of feelings and knowledge was noted, highlighting the recognition of the use of plants by the related population; the lack of quantifiable scientific evidence on the benefits of its practice; the fear of adverse effects and the absence of formal knowledge about phytotherapy. Phytotherapy research must be deepened, and the processes of diversification and resignification of knowledge and practices about medicinal plants must be evaluated.

Resumen Los sistemas públicos de salud tienen que evaluar cómo el uso de la medicina tradicional y complementaria puede mejorar la salud de la población, principalmente en países en vía de desarrollo. Esta investigación se llevó a cabo en la ciudad de Salta y los objetivos fueron: 1) conocer las plantas utilizadas en medicina herbolaria urbana; 2) indagar acerca de las razones del consumo de las plantas medicinales, las dolencias, las afecciones y las prácticas terapéuticas; 3) conocer la importancia cultural de las plantas mediante los Índices de Importancia Relativa (IR), el Factor de Consenso entre los informantes (FCI) y el origen del conocimiento vinculado; 4) describir los espacios de adquisición de las plantas; 5) conocer la percepción del personal de la salud de la medicina formal en relación al uso de plantas medicinales en el ámbito doméstico y 6) comparar las enfermedades tratadas con la medicina herbolaria y aquellas con la medicina formal. Se implementó la metodología cuali-cuantitativa de la etnobotánica clásica. Se entrevistaron a 35 participantes residentes en cinco barrios y se realizaron grupos focales con el personal de salud de tres centros de salud ubicados en el sector norte de la ciudad vinculados a los barrios mencionados. La riqueza de la herbolaria urbana asciende a 120 taxones medicinales pertenecientes a 110 géneros y 52 familias botánicas; el 63% son plantas no nativas y las familias más representadas fueron Asteraceae y Lamiaceae. Los pobladores salteños poseen un conocimiento botánico híbrido y dinámico. Los procesos de hibridación detectados fueron fusión, recombinación, nuevos desarrollos en productos innovadores y circulación de especies. Se registraron 313 usos medicinales de 63 tipos de afecciones y dolencias que involucran a 13 sistemas corporales. Se advierte la presencia influyente de las medicinas alternativas complementarias y los medios de comunicación en la difusión de plantas medicinales y productos derivados. Entre el personal de salud se advirtió una gran heterogeneidad de sentires y saberes, destacándose el reconocimiento del uso de plantas por parte de la población vinculada; la falta de evidencia científica cuantificable sobre los beneficios de su práctica; el temor a los efectos adversos y la ausencia de conocimiento formal sobre la fitoterapia. Las investigaciones sobre fitoterapia se deben profundizar y estudiar los procesos de diversificación y resignificación de los saberes y prácticas sobre plantas medicinales.

Abstract Medicinal plants used by the population in southern Brazil have been observed to be popularly referred to by the names of manufactured drugs. This study aimed to find a connection between the use of medicinal plant species with popular names associated with manufactured drugs and the actual biomedical system. A database regarding such medicinal plants was established based on thirty-four ethnobotanical studies undertaken in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and chemical and pharmacological information was collected from a scientific article database and crossed referenced to determine whether folk information was correlated. Thirty-one species with a total of twenty-five different popular names of manufactured drugs were found. The greatest number of popular names of manufactured drugs was for Alternanthera brasiliana with eight names, followed by Achillea millefolium with six. The therapeutic indication of the species used in the manufactured formulas was found to differ from the indications of popular use. However, the therapeutic indication of both were correlated for digestive disorders, as well as for popularly named phytotherapic species. Cultural adoption of popular names may be influenced by the biomedical system and the flow of knowledge arising from conventional medicine toward popular medicine. thirtyfour thirty four Sul Thirtyone Thirty one twentyfive twenty five six However disorders

Resumo Observou-se que as plantas medicinais utilizadas pela população do sul do Brasil têm sido referidas popularmente pelos nomes dos medicamentos industrializados. Este estudo visou encontrar uma ligação entre o uso de espécies de plantas medicinais com os nomes populares associados a medicamentos industrializados e o sistema biomédico atual. Foi criada uma base de dados sobre estas plantas medicinais com base em 34 estudos etnobotânicos realizados no estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, e foram buscadas informações químicas e farmacológicas a partir de uma base de dados de artigos científicos, e cruzadas para determinar se as informações populares estavam correlacionadas. Foram encontradas 31 espécies com um total de 25 nomes populares de medicamentos industrializados diferentes. O maior número de nomes populares de medicamentos industrializados foi para Alternanthera brasiliana com oito nomes, seguido de Achillea millefolium com seis. Verificou-se que a indicação terapêutica das espécies utilizadas nas fórmulas industrializadas era diferente das indicações de uso popular. No entanto, a indicação terapêutica de ambas foram correlacionadas para distúrbios digestivos, bem como para as espécies designadas popularmente por fitoterápicos. A adoção cultural de nomes populares pode ser influenciada pelo sistema biomédico e pelo fluxo de conhecimento decorrente da medicina convencional em direção à medicina popular. Observouse Observou atual 3 Sul científicos 2 diferentes seis Verificouse Verificou popular entanto digestivos fitoterápicos

ABSTRACT With this study, we aimed to identify the plants used by communities residing in the Delta do Parnaíba Environmental Protection Area (APA) and their material and non-material contributions. Data were collected from scientific articles indexed in the Web of Science, Scopus, SciELO and Google Scholar databases. The following word combinations were used: Ethnobotany ‘OR’ Knowledge ‘OR’ traditional AND “Delta do Parnaíba”. Seventeen scientific articles met the inclusion criteria, produced from studies carried out in 13 local APA communities. In the publications, 130 plant species cited by local people were identified. The species reported contributing to traditional medicine, food, crafts, and wood and use as religious magic, inspiration, and physical and psychological experiences. We suggest that the services provided by APA plants be better evaluated so that populations residing in this Conservation Unit continue to receive, in a sustainable manner, the benefits that local plants can provide. study (APA nonmaterial non contributions Science Scopus databases ‘OR OR Parnaíba. . Parnaíba” criteria 1 publications identified medicine food crafts magic inspiration experiences receive manner provide

RESUMO Com esse estudo, tivemos como objetivo identificar as plantas utilizadas por comunidades residentes na Área de Proteção Ambiental (APA) Delta do Parnaíba e suas contribuições materiais e não materiais. Os dados foram coletados a partir de artigos científicos indexados nas bases de dados Web of Science, Scopus, SciELO e Google Acadêmico. Foram utilizadas as combinações de palavras: Ethnobotany ‘OR’ Knowledge ‘OR’ traditional AND “Delta do Parnaíba”. Atenderam aos critérios de inclusão 17 artigos científicos, produzidos a partir de estudos realizados em 13 comunidades locais da APA. Nas publicações, foram identificadas 130 espécies de plantas citadas pelos povos locais. As espécies relatadas contribuem na medicina tradicional, alimentação, artesanato e madeira, além de usos como mágico-religiosa, inspiração, experiências físicas e psicológicas. Sugerimos que os serviços prestados pelas plantas da APA sejam melhor avaliados para que populações residentes nessa Unidade de Conservação continuem a receber, de modo sustentável, os benefícios que as plantas locais podem proporcionar. estudo (APA Science Scopus Acadêmico palavras ‘OR OR Parnaíba. . Parnaíba” 1 publicações tradicional alimentação madeira mágicoreligiosa, mágicoreligiosa mágico religiosa, religiosa mágico-religiosa inspiração psicológicas receber sustentável proporcionar

Abstract The sacred ayahuasca brew, utilized by indigenous communities in the Amazon and syncretic religious groups in Brazil, primarily consists of a decoction of two plants: (i) the Amazonian liana known as Mariri or Jagube (Banisteriopsis caapi), and (ii) the shrub referred as Chacrona or Rainha (Psychotria viridis). While Chacrona leaves are rich in N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a potent psychedelic, the macerated vine of Mariri provides beta-carboline alkaloids acting as monoamine oxidase inhibitors, preventing DMT’s degradation. This study sequenced, assembled, and analyzed the complete genome of B. caapi’s mitochondrion, yielding a circular structure spanning 503,502 bp. Although the mtDNA encompasses most plant mitochondrial genes, it lacks some ribosomal genes, presents some atypical genes, and contains plastid pseudogenes, suggesting gene transfer between organelles. The presence of a 7-Kb repetitive segment containing copies of the rrnL and trnfM genes suggests mitogenome isomerization, supporting the hypothesis of dynamic mitogenome maintenance in plants. Phylogenetics and phylogenomics across 24 Malpighiales confirms the sample’s placement in the “Tucunacá” ethnovariety, aligning with morphological identification. This study spearheads efforts to decode the genome of this esteemed Malpighiaceae. brew Brazil plants i (i Banisteriopsis caapi, caapi , caapi) ii (ii Psychotria viridis. viridis . viridis) N,NDimethyltryptamine NNDimethyltryptamine N,N Dimethyltryptamine N DMT, DMT (DMT) psychedelic betacarboline beta carboline inhibitors DMTs s degradation sequenced assembled B caapis mitochondrion 503502 503 502 503,50 bp pseudogenes organelles 7Kb Kb 7 isomerization 2 samples sample Tucunacá “Tucunacá ethnovariety identification Malpighiaceae NDimethyltryptamine NN (DMT 50350 50 503,5 5035 5 503,

Abstract This article delves into the evolving landscape of ethnobiology, mainly focusing on integrating quantitative approaches and the hypothetical-deductive method. We highlight the challenges associated with adopting quantitative tools, such as the potential for oversimplification and lack of critical reflection on the principles guiding these methods. We also examine ecological diversity indices, cultural importance indices, sample sufficiency, replication in studies, and the importance of spatial-temporal context in ethnobiological research. We conclude with practical tips to enhance research's validity, reliability, and generalizability, proposing a path forward for the discipline that respects its essence while adapting to the demands of scientific evolution. While this paper broadly addresses ethnobiology, it primarily focuses on Ethnobotany literature, highlighting the field's rapid advancements and its relevance to other areas within ethnobiology. ethnobiology hypotheticaldeductive hypothetical deductive method tools methods indices sufficiency studies spatialtemporal spatial temporal research researchs s validity reliability generalizability evolution literature fields field

RESUMEN Esta revisión bibliográfica explora el rol de los hongos alucinógenos, específicamente del género Psilocybe de la familia Hymenogastraceae, en el desarrollo evolutivo de la consciencia humana. A través de un enfoque multidisciplinario que abarca bio- logía, etnobotánica y neurociencia, se examina la influencia de compuestos como la psilocibina y la psilocina en los consumidores, revelando su potencial para desen- cadenar efectos neurológicos y psicológicos significativos. Se explora el impacto en la consciencia humana, señalando cambios perceptuales, cognitivos y emocionales. Se analiza el desarrollo evolutivo y antropológico de los seres humanos, explorando cómo la disponibilidad de alimentos, el uso de los hongos productores de psilocibina y las adaptaciones fisiológicas pueden haber influenciado en el éxito reproductivo y la supervivencia a lo largo del tiempo.

ABSTRACT This literature review explores the role of hallucinogenic fungi, specifically the Psilocybe genus of the Hymenogastraceae family, in the evolutionary development of human consciousness. Through a multidisciplinary approach spanning biology, ethnobotany, and neuroscience, the influence of compounds such as psilocybin and psilocin on consumers is examined, revealing their potential to trigger significant neurological and psychological effects. The impact on human consciousness is ex- plored, highlighting perceptual, cognitive, and emotional changes. The evolution- ary and anthropological development of humans is analyzed, investigating how the availability of food, the use of mushroom containing psilocybin, and physiological adaptations may have influenced reproductive success and survival over time.