Records of Medicinal Plants Utilized as Gastroprotective and for Treatment of Gastrointestinal Ulcers, Gastritis, and Heartburn in Argentina: A Survey of the Literature

Traditional knowledge available on 148 plant species used in Argentina for gastroprotection and treating gastrointestinal ulcers, gastritis, and heartburn, was compiled to analyze their taxonomic grouping, floristic richness, the life form, and organs used, and to determine their susceptibility to o...

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Published in:Journal of herbs, spices & medicinal plants spices & medicinal plants, 2015-10, Vol.21 (4), p.333-371
Main Authors: Teves, Mauricio Roberto, Rotelli, Alejandra Ester, Wendel, Graciela Haydée, Paredes, Jésica Daniela, Giraudo, Emiliano, Petenatti, Marta Elena, Pelzer, Lilian Eugenia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acid-related diseases
Argentina
Flowers & plants
folk medicine
gastritis
Gastroesophageal reflux
gastrointestinal system
Herbal medicine
indigenous knowledge
Knowledge
medicinal plants
Nonnative species
surveys
Ulcers
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Summary:Traditional knowledge available on 148 plant species used in Argentina for gastroprotection and treating gastrointestinal ulcers, gastritis, and heartburn, was compiled to analyze their taxonomic grouping, floristic richness, the life form, and organs used, and to determine their susceptibility to over-collection.
ISSN:1540-3580
1049-6475
1540-3580
DOI:10.1080/10496475.2014.971999