Medicinal plants of Guinea-Bissau: Therapeutic applications, ethnic diversity and knowledge transfer

• Authors: Catarino L, Havik PJ, Romeiras MM
• Publication Year: 2016
• Journal: Journal of Ethnopharmacology
• Link: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874116300757

The rich flora of Guinea-Bissau, and the widespread use of medicinal plants for the treatment of various diseases, constitutes an important local healthcare resource with significant potential for research and development of phytomedicines. The goal of this study is to prepare a comprehensive documentation of Guinea-Bissau’s medicinal plants, including their distribution, local vernacular names and their therapeutic and other applications, based upon local notions of disease and illness.
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