Review of the medicinal potential of the Flora of Embu-Verde Environmental Preservation Area
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Resumo: | The Atlantic Forest Biome is essential for 72% of the Brazilian population, but only a small part of the population has knowledge and values this environmental heritage. This biome is under constant threat; thus, strategies and actions are needed for its preservation and conservation. The Embu-Verde Environmental Preservation Area (EPA) concentrates a big part of the remaining biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest, and because it is close to the largest urban center in the country, it is increasingly threatened. The use of plants as a medicinal tool has been explored since the beginning of mankind. In fact, many of the compounds used in the health area derive from the flora. In this context, this study aimed to identify the medicinal potential of the EPA Embu-Verde flora, from the perspective that it is necessary to know to be able to preserve. Based on previous studies registering the biodiversity of EPA Embu-Verde, all the species of flora listed were investigated to identify its medicinal potential. We show here that of the 202 native species identified in the EPA Embu-Verde, there are 35 species of 23 botanical families that presented medicinal potential. The Myrtaceae family was the most cited, and its anti-inflammatory potential was the most prominent, moreover, several other uses were reported for the remaining flora. The medicinal potential of the flora of EPA Embu-Verde is still underestimated, therefore the recognition of medicinal species by the population is important. The preservation of the flora is essential to guarantee the possibility of future bioprospecting studies that will investigate the therapeutic potential of the still unknown medicinal species. |
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Review of the medicinal potential of the Flora of Embu-Verde Environmental Preservation Area Revisión sobre el potencial medicinal de la Flora del Área de Preservación Ambiental Embu-VerdeRevisão sobre o potencial medicinal da Flora da Area de Preservação Ambiental Embu-VerdeBiodiversidadBosque atlánticoPlantas medicinalesPreservación del medio ambienteEducación ambiental.BiodiversidadeMata atlânticaPlantas medicinaisPreservação ambientalEducação ambiental.BiodiversityAtlantic forestMedicinal plantsEnvironmental preservationEnvironmental education.The Atlantic Forest Biome is essential for 72% of the Brazilian population, but only a small part of the population has knowledge and values this environmental heritage. This biome is under constant threat; thus, strategies and actions are needed for its preservation and conservation. The Embu-Verde Environmental Preservation Area (EPA) concentrates a big part of the remaining biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest, and because it is close to the largest urban center in the country, it is increasingly threatened. The use of plants as a medicinal tool has been explored since the beginning of mankind. In fact, many of the compounds used in the health area derive from the flora. In this context, this study aimed to identify the medicinal potential of the EPA Embu-Verde flora, from the perspective that it is necessary to know to be able to preserve. Based on previous studies registering the biodiversity of EPA Embu-Verde, all the species of flora listed were investigated to identify its medicinal potential. We show here that of the 202 native species identified in the EPA Embu-Verde, there are 35 species of 23 botanical families that presented medicinal potential. The Myrtaceae family was the most cited, and its anti-inflammatory potential was the most prominent, moreover, several other uses were reported for the remaining flora. The medicinal potential of the flora of EPA Embu-Verde is still underestimated, therefore the recognition of medicinal species by the population is important. The preservation of the flora is essential to guarantee the possibility of future bioprospecting studies that will investigate the therapeutic potential of the still unknown medicinal species.El Bioma de la Mata Atlántica es esencial para el 72% de la población brasilera, pero solo una pequeña parte de la población conoce y valora este patrimonio ambiental. Este bioma está en constante amenaza, siendo necesarias estrategias y acciones para su preservación y conservación. El Área de Preservación Ambiental (APA) Embu-Verde concentra gran parte de la biodiversidad remanente de la Mata Atlántica, y por estar cerca del mayor centro urbano del país, está cada vez más amenazada. El uso de plantas como herramienta medicinal ha sido explorado desde el comienzo de la humanidad. De hecho, muchos de los compuestos utilizados en salud derivan de la flora. En este contexto, este estudio busca identificar el potencial medicinal de la flora de la APA Embu-Verde, bajo la perspectiva de que es necesario saber para poder preservar. Con base en estudios previos que registran la biodiversidad de la APA Embu-Verde, todas las especies de flora citadas han sido investigadas de acuerdo con su potencial medicinal. Mostramos aquí que de las 202 especies nativas identificadas en la APA Embu-Verde, hay 35 especies que pertenecen a 23 familias botánicas que presentan potencial medicinal. La familia Myrtaceae es la más citada, siendo su potencial antiinflamatorio el más destacado, además de otros usos para la flora restante. El potencial medicinal de la flora de EPA Embu-Verde aún está subestimado, por eso es importante el reconocimiento de las especies medicinales por parte de la población. La preservación de la flora es fundamental para garantizar la posibilidad de futuros estudios de bioprospección que permitan investigar el potencial terapéutico de las especies medicinales aún desconocidas.O Bioma Mata Atlântica é essencial para 72% da população do Brasil, porém apenas uma pequena parte da população possui conhecimento e valoriza esse patrimônio ambiental. Este bioma está em constante ameaça, sendo necessárias estratégias e ações para sua preservação e conservação. A Area de Preservação Ambiental (APA) Embu-Verde concentra grande parte da biodiversidade remanescente da Mata Atlântica, e por estar próxima ao maior centro urbano do país, está cada vez mais ameaçada. O uso de plantas como ferramenta medicinal tem sido explorado desde o começo da humanidade. De fato, muitos dos compostos usando na área da saúde derivam da flora. Nesse contexto, este estudo buscou identificar o potencial medicinal da flora da APA Embu-Verde, sob a perspectiva de que é preciso conhecer para preservar. Com base em estudos anteriores que registram a biodiversidade da APA Embu-Verde, todas as espécies da flora listadas foram investigadas para identificar o potencial medicinal. Mostramos aqui que das 202 espécies nativas identificadas na APA Embu-Verde, há 35 espécies de 23 famílias botânicas que apresentaram potencial medicinal. A família da Myrtaceae foi a mais citada, sendo seu potencial anti-inflamatório o mais destacado, ainda diversos usos foram relatados para a flora remanescente. Embora o potencial medicinal da flora da APA Embu-Verde ainda seja subestimado, é importante o reconhecimento dessas espécies medicinais pela população. A preservação da flora é essencial para garantir a possibilidade de realização de futuros estudos de bioprospecção para investigar o potencial terapêutico das espécies medicinais ainda desconhecidas.Research, Society and Development2021-05-19info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/1526610.33448/rsd-v10i6.15266Research, Society and Development; Vol. 10 No. 6; e24810615266Research, Society and Development; Vol. 10 Núm. 6; e24810615266Research, Society and Development; v. 10 n. 6; e248106152662525-3409reponame:Research, Society and Developmentinstname:Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)instacron:UNIFEIenghttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/15266/13793Copyright (c) 2021 Josiane Félix Sousa ; Julia Alejandra Pezuk ; Simone dos Santos Grecco https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessSousa , Josiane Félix Pezuk , Julia Alejandra Grecco , Simone dos Santos 2021-06-10T22:51:46Zoai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/15266Revistahttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/indexPUBhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/oairsd.articles@gmail.com2525-34092525-3409opendoar:2024-01-17T09:36:07.898146Research, Society and Development - Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)false |
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Review of the medicinal potential of the Flora of Embu-Verde Environmental Preservation Area Revisión sobre el potencial medicinal de la Flora del Área de Preservación Ambiental Embu-Verde Revisão sobre o potencial medicinal da Flora da Area de Preservação Ambiental Embu-Verde |
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Review of the medicinal potential of the Flora of Embu-Verde Environmental Preservation Area |
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Review of the medicinal potential of the Flora of Embu-Verde Environmental Preservation Area Sousa , Josiane Félix Biodiversidad Bosque atlántico Plantas medicinales Preservación del medio ambiente Educación ambiental. Biodiversidade Mata atlântica Plantas medicinais Preservação ambiental Educação ambiental. Biodiversity Atlantic forest Medicinal plants Environmental preservation Environmental education. |
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Review of the medicinal potential of the Flora of Embu-Verde Environmental Preservation Area |
title_full |
Review of the medicinal potential of the Flora of Embu-Verde Environmental Preservation Area |
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Review of the medicinal potential of the Flora of Embu-Verde Environmental Preservation Area |
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Review of the medicinal potential of the Flora of Embu-Verde Environmental Preservation Area |
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Review of the medicinal potential of the Flora of Embu-Verde Environmental Preservation Area |
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Sousa , Josiane Félix |
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Sousa , Josiane Félix Pezuk , Julia Alejandra Grecco , Simone dos Santos |
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Pezuk , Julia Alejandra Grecco , Simone dos Santos |
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Sousa , Josiane Félix Pezuk , Julia Alejandra Grecco , Simone dos Santos |
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Biodiversidad Bosque atlántico Plantas medicinales Preservación del medio ambiente Educación ambiental. Biodiversidade Mata atlântica Plantas medicinais Preservação ambiental Educação ambiental. Biodiversity Atlantic forest Medicinal plants Environmental preservation Environmental education. |
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Biodiversidad Bosque atlántico Plantas medicinales Preservación del medio ambiente Educación ambiental. Biodiversidade Mata atlântica Plantas medicinais Preservação ambiental Educação ambiental. Biodiversity Atlantic forest Medicinal plants Environmental preservation Environmental education. |
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The Atlantic Forest Biome is essential for 72% of the Brazilian population, but only a small part of the population has knowledge and values this environmental heritage. This biome is under constant threat; thus, strategies and actions are needed for its preservation and conservation. The Embu-Verde Environmental Preservation Area (EPA) concentrates a big part of the remaining biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest, and because it is close to the largest urban center in the country, it is increasingly threatened. The use of plants as a medicinal tool has been explored since the beginning of mankind. In fact, many of the compounds used in the health area derive from the flora. In this context, this study aimed to identify the medicinal potential of the EPA Embu-Verde flora, from the perspective that it is necessary to know to be able to preserve. Based on previous studies registering the biodiversity of EPA Embu-Verde, all the species of flora listed were investigated to identify its medicinal potential. We show here that of the 202 native species identified in the EPA Embu-Verde, there are 35 species of 23 botanical families that presented medicinal potential. The Myrtaceae family was the most cited, and its anti-inflammatory potential was the most prominent, moreover, several other uses were reported for the remaining flora. The medicinal potential of the flora of EPA Embu-Verde is still underestimated, therefore the recognition of medicinal species by the population is important. The preservation of the flora is essential to guarantee the possibility of future bioprospecting studies that will investigate the therapeutic potential of the still unknown medicinal species. |
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