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Bhatt SC, Naik B, Kumar V, Gupta AK, Kumar S, Preet MS, Sharma N, Rustagi S. Untapped potential of non-conventional rubus species: bioactivity, nutrition, and livelihood opportunities. Plant Methods 2023; 19:114. [PMID: 37891607 PMCID: PMC10604922 DOI: 10.1186/s13007-023-01094-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Rubus species holds promise as a valuable source of polyphenols and bioactive compounds, offering significant potential as functional food ingredients with both nutraceutical and pharmaceutical benefits. However, many edible species within this genus remain under-explored and their importance is largely unrecognized. This review aims to provide an overview of the nutritional and bioactive components of both explored and under-explored Rubus species, highlighting their potential health advantages, value addition, and recent advancements. The economic exploitation of Rubus is currently limited to a few cultivated species, while numerous non-conventional and wild edible species are overlooked. Recognizing the economic and nutritional significance of exploited Rubus species, it is imperative to explore the untapped potential of these underutilized plants. By doing so, these species can be preserved from endangerment and contribute to nutritional and livelihood security for communities having access to them. This review emphasizes the importance of understanding the exceptional characteristics of Rubus species as "superfoods" and encourages the promotion and cultivation of these unexplored species. By expanding the cultivation and utilization of under-explored Rubus species, we can unlock their full potential and support sustainable nutritional and economic benefits.
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- Saurav Chandra Bhatt
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Graphic Era (Deemed to Be University), Bell Road, Clement Town, Dehradun, 248002, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Graphic Era (Deemed to Be University), Bell Road, Clement Town, Dehradun, 248002, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Himalayan School of Biosciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 248016, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Graphic Era (Deemed to Be University), Bell Road, Clement Town, Dehradun, 248002, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Graphic Era (Deemed to Be University), Bell Road, Clement Town, Dehradun, 248002, Uttarakhand, India
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- School of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Clement Town, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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- World Resources Institute India, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Department of Food Technology, UCALS, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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Gomes LCA, Medeiros PMD, Prata APDN. Patterns of use of wild food plants by Brazilian local communities: systematic review and meta-analysis. J Ethnobiol Ethnomed 2023; 19:47. [PMID: 37880767 PMCID: PMC10601232 DOI: 10.1186/s13002-023-00619-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND This systematic review and meta-analysis sought to investigate the patterns of use of native wild food plants of Brazil (native and non-cultivated). METHODS We searched ethnobiological works with food plants in Web of Science, Scielo, Scopus and PubMed using different sets of keywords. Initially, the studies were evaluated based on inclusion criteria (systematic data collection instruments, such as interviews; specification of methods for data collection; and the presence of a species list). The methodological quality of each study was evaluated to define the risk of bias. A total of 20 articles met all criteria and were included in the review. RESULTS The results showed that there was a predominance of consumption of fruits, followed by leaves and seeds, which together represented 85.8% of the total parts. As for the meta-analysis, there was a predominance of use of plant parts classified as reproductive, non-persistent, non-destructive and parts of woody plants. There was no interference from the type of ecosystem (seasonally dry x moist). The results did not support the seasonality hypothesis. CONCLUSIONS The concentration of studies in the Northeast, Southeast and South regions of Brazil and in the Atlantic Forest and Caatinga biomes points to the need for a greater effort in terms of quantitative ethnobotanical research in other regions and biomes. The predominance of fruits and plant parts classified as reproductive, non-persistent and non-destructive points to the high potential for implementation of sustainable management strategies aimed at these plants in the country.
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Gomes LCA, de Medeiros PM, Prata APDN. Wild food plants of Brazil: a theoretical approach to non-random selection. J Ethnobiol Ethnomed 2023; 19:28. [PMID: 37422690 DOI: 10.1186/s13002-023-00603-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Ethnobiological investigations have focused on identifying factors that interfere with the criteria adopted for selection of plants, especially medicinal plants, by different populations, confirming the theory that plant selection is not random. However, regarding wild food plants, little effort has been made to confirm the theory in this context, especially in Brazil. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to contribute to the establishment of theoretical bases of the non-random selection of wild food plants by local populations in Brazil. For this, searches were made in 4 databases, namely, Web of Science, Scielo, Scopus and PubMed, using 8 sets of keywords in English and Portuguese in order to identify wild food plants occurring in Brazil. The steps were: application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, screening of articles, selection of studies based on risk of bias, data treatment and, finally, data analysis. Eighty articles met the inclusion criteria of this review. However, 45 of them were considered to present high risk of bias and thus 35 articles were kept for the identification of overused and underused families. The results were inferred through two different approaches (IDM and Bayesian). Annonaceae, Arecaceae, Basellaceae, Cactaceae, Capparaceae, Caryocaraceae, Myrtaceae, Passifloraceae, Rhamnaceae, Rosaceae, Sapotaceae, Talinaceae, and Typhaceae were considered overused. Eriocaulaceae, Orchidaceae, and Poaceae were considered underused. Therefore, considering that some families are more (or less) used than others, we confirm that the wild food plants occurring in Brazil, known and used by different populations, are not chosen at random.
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Singh S, Singh A, Hallan SS, Brangule A, Kumar B, Bhatia R. A Compiled Update on Nutrition, Phytochemicals, Processing Effects, Analytical Testing and Health Effects of Chenopodium album: A Non-Conventional Edible Plant (NCEP). Molecules 2023; 28:4902. [PMID: 37446567 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28134902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Bathua (Chenopodium album) is a rich source of extensive-ranging nutrients, including bio-active carbohydrates, flavonoids and phenolics, minerals, and vitamins that translate to countless health benefits such as anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activity. Ascaridole, an important phytoconstituent present in aerial parts of the plant, contributes to its anthelmintic property. Even with vast historical use and significant health benefits, its renown has not spread, and utilization has significantly decreased in recent decades. Gradually, the plant has become known under the name of Non-conventional edible plant (NCEP). This compilation is prepared to bring out the plant under the spotlight for further research by foregrounding previous studies on the plant. Scientific research databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, SpringerLink, ScienceDirect, and Wiley Online, were used to fetch data on C. album. This review offers over up-to-date knowledge on nutritious values, phytochemical composition, volatile compounds, as well as health benefits of C. album. The ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal uses of the plant in India and other parts of the world are deliberately discussed. Scrutinizing the reported literature on C. album reveals its powerful nutrient composition advantageous in the development of food products. The impact of various cooking and processing methods on the nutritional profile and bioavailability are discussed. The future perspectives with regards to the potential for food and nutraceutical products are critically addressed. This review proves the necessity of breakthrough research to investigate the pharmacology and safety of phytochemicals and nutraceutical development studies on the C. album.
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- Sukhwinder Singh
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga 142001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga 142001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Riga Stradins University, Konsula 21, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
- Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence, Headquarters at Riga Technical University, Kalku Street 1, LV-1658 Riga, Latvia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Riga Stradins University, Konsula 21, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
- Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence, Headquarters at Riga Technical University, Kalku Street 1, LV-1658 Riga, Latvia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, HNB Garhwal University, Chauras Campus, Srinagar 246174, Uttarakhand, India
- Department of Chemistry, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun 248002, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga 142001, Punjab, India
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Tahir M, Abrahim A, Beyene T, Dinsa G, Guluma T, Alemneh Y, Van Damme P, Geletu US, Mohammed A. The traditional use of wild edible plants in pastoral and agro-pastoral communities of Mieso District, eastern Ethiopia. Trop Med Health 2023; 51:10. [PMID: 36814353 DOI: 10.1186/s41182-023-00505-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The populations in Ethiopia have developed their indigenous knowledge to use, manage and conserve wild edible plants (WEPs). In the eastern part of Ethiopia, wild edible plants are used as a means of survival during times of food shortage and as dietary supplements. Documenting the traditional and cultural use of wild food plants is a vital step in obtaining baseline data for investigating nutritional values and possible side effects, preserving indigenous knowledge, and ultimately interesting in wild edible plant conservation. However, their significance, management and utilization have not been documented in Mieso District. Therefore, this study aimed to provide documentation of wild edible plant use associated with ethnobotanical knowledge in Mieso District, eastern Ethiopia. METHODS An ethnobotanical study of wild edible plant species was conducted from March 2021 to May 2022. A total of 120 (72 males and 48 females) informants were selected using the snowball method. Data collection methods, including semistructured interviews, direct observation and field walks were used. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, including independent sample t test and analysis of variance (ANOVA). We calculated use values (UVs) to analyse the relative cultural importance of each plant species. RESULTS A total of 41 wild edible plant species belonging to 33 genera in 21 families were documented to be used as food sources both during times of food shortage and as dietary supplements. Family Malvaceae was best-represented with 6 species, followed by Fabaceae and Rhamnaceae (4 species each). The dominant growth form (habit) was shrubs (30 species), followed by trees (11 species). The most widely used plant parts were fruits (covering 39 species, 95%). The largest number (23 species) was collected from forest habitats only, followed by both village and forest habitats (8 species). The majority of wild edible plants (28 species or 68%) were consumed only during famine or in the time of food shortage followed by supplementing staple foods (9 species or 22%). Wild edible plants in Mieso are used for multiple other uses, including for fodder, fuel, medicine, construction, cosmetics and bee keeping. Twenty-three species were mentioned for fodder use, followed by fuel purpose (21 species) and medicinal value (13 species). The species that had the highest use values were Flacourtia indica (Burm.f.) Merr. (1.4), Carissa spinarum L. (1.1), Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf. (0.6), Grewia villosa Willd. (0.5), Cordia monoica Roxb. (0.3) and Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. (L.) (0.2). Most WEPs were collected from March to May (Badheysa) (33 species). The highest mentioned wild edible plant sold in the market was F. indica (Burm.f.) Merr. mentioned by 20 informants, followed by Z. spina-christi (L.) Desf. (14). CONCLUSION The people in Mieso use wild plants as supplementary food to cultivated crops, during famine, and many could be utilized for day-to-day human consumption. Some plants in the district provide cash income for local people. However, deforestation (54%), drought (22%) and agricultural expansion (12%) were the highest threats to wild plants in Mieso District. Hence, on-site and off-site conservation would help protect wild plant resources in Mieso, eastern Ethiopia.
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Daim Costa L, Pereira Trindade R, da Silva Cardoso P, Barros Colauto N, Andrea Linde G, Murowaniecki Otero D. Pachira aquatica (Malvaceae): An unconventional food plant with food, technological, and nutritional potential to be explored. Food Res Int 2023; 164:112354. [PMID: 36737942 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Pachira aquatica (Malvaceae) is an unconventional food plant (UFP) native to Mexico and found all over Brazil, where it is commonly known as monguba. It has an arboreal shape, exotic flowers, and a fruit similar to cocoa with several seeds. Although its main application is in urban ornamentation and folk medicine, monguba's fruit has a great potential for use in the food, pharmacology, cosmetic, and bioenergy industry, mainly due to its oil's characteristics. This review aims to compile the nutritional composition, bioactive and antioxidant activities, and technological and nutritional potential of monguba's seed, leaf, and fruit pericarp. It reviews studies of different databases between January 2018 and October 2021. Monguba seeds are rich in lipids, proteins, and minerals; the bark is rich in fiber; and all parts of the fruit have bioactive compounds. Discussing the use of UFP is a way of finding new alternative food sources, usually discarded, offering products with high nutritional value allied to technological and consumption potential, such as the monguba fruit.
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- Lyvia Daim Costa
- Departament of Food Science, Faculty of Nutrition, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), CEP 40110907, Salvador, Ba, Brazil
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- Departament of Food Science, Faculty of Nutrition, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), CEP 40110907, Salvador, Ba, Brazil
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- Departament of Food Science, Faculty of Nutrition, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), CEP 40110907, Salvador, Ba, Brazil
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- Departament of Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), CEP 40110907, Salvador, Ba, Brazil
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- Departament of Food Science, Faculty of Nutrition, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), CEP 40110907, Salvador, Ba, Brazil
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- Departament of Food Science, Faculty of Nutrition, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), CEP 40110907, Salvador, Ba, Brazil; Departament of Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), CEP 40110907, Salvador, Ba, Brazil.
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Bezerra JJL, Feitosa BF, Souto PC, Pinheiro AAV. Cyperus esculentus L. (Cyperaceae): Agronomic aspects, food applications, ethnomedicinal uses, biological activities, phytochemistry and toxicity. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2023.102606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Ponneganti S, Suryanarayana Murty U, Bagul C, Borkar RM, Radhakrishnanand P. Phyto-metabolomics of phlogacanthus thyrsiformis by using LC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS and GC/QTOF-MS: Evaluation of antioxidant and enzyme inhibition potential of extracts. Food Res Int 2022; 161:111874. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Iqbal Y, Ponnampalam EN, Cottrell JJ, Suleria HA, Dunshea FR. Extraction and characterization of polyphenols from non-conventional edible plants and their antioxidant activities. Food Res Int 2022; 157:111205. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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El-ramady H, Törős G, Badgar K, Llanaj X, Hajdú P, El-mahrouk ME, Abdalla N, Prokisch J. A Comparative Photographic Review on Higher Plants and Macro-Fungi: A Soil Restoration for Sustainable Production of Food and Energy. Sustainability 2022; 14:7104. [DOI: 10.3390/su14127104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The Kingdom of Plantae is considered the main source of human food, and includes several edible and medicinal plants, whereas mushrooms belong to the Kingdom of fungi. There are a lot of similar characteristics between mushrooms and higher plants, but there are also many differences among them, especially from the human health point of view. The absences of both chlorophyll content and the ability to form their own food are the main differences between mushrooms and higher plants. The main similar attributes found in both mushrooms and higher plants are represented in their nutritional and medicinal activities. The findings of this review have a number of practical implications. A lot of applications in different fields could be found also for both mushrooms and higher plants, especially in the bioenergy, biorefinery, soil restoration, and pharmaceutical fields, but this study is the first report on a comparative photographic review between them. An implication of the most important findings in this review is that both mushrooms and plants should be taken into account when integrated food and energy are needed. These findings will be of broad use to the scientific and biomedical communities. Further investigation and experimentation into the integration and production of food crops and mushrooms are strongly recommended under different environmental conditions, particularly climate change.
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Saqueti BHF, Alves ES, Castro MC, Ponhozi IB, Silva JM, Visentainer JV, Santos OO. Influence of drying and roasting on chemical composition, lipid profile and antioxidant activity of jurubeba (Solanum paniculatum L.). Food Measure. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-022-01370-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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de Paula Filho GX, Barreira TF, Pinheiro-sant’ana HM, Adadi P. Chemical Composition and Nutritional Value of Three Sonchus Species. International Journal of Food Science 2022; 2022:1-9. [PMID: 35282307 PMCID: PMC8913140 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4181656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Species of unconventional food plants of the genus Sonchus are widely consumed in rural populations living in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. This study investigated the nutritional composition of S. oleraceus, S. asper, and S. arvensis species. The centesimal composition was investigated according to the norms of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists, the occurrence and concentration of carotenoids and vitamins through High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, and minerals with the aid of atomic emission spectrometry in inductively coupled plasma. There was no significant difference between the water content found in the three species. However, S. asper showed higher concentrations of lipids (1.32 g/100 g), carbohydrates (0.34 g/100 g), total carotenoids (5.58 mg/100 g), and Ca (96.25 mg/100 g), while S. arvensis had the highest concentration of vitamins E (72.98 μg/100 g) and K (604.85 mg/100 g). S. oleraceus showed higher concentrations of Fe (23.74 mg/100 g). Statistically, fibers and ash presented the same proportions in S. asper and S. arvensis, as well as proteins in S. oleraceus and S. asper species. The availabilities of these vegetables together with their high nutritional value are important factors that contribute to ensuring food security for families that have these species in their diet.
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Milião GL, de Oliveira APH, de Souza Soares L, Arruda TR, Vieira ÉNR, de Castro Leite Junior BR. Unconventional Food Plants: nutritional aspects and perspectives for industrial applications. Future Foods 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fufo.2022.100124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Lugo-Morin DR, Bhat R. Restoring the values of traditional foods. Future Foods 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-91001-9.00010-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Khakurel D, Uprety Y, Łuczaj Ł, Rajbhandary S. Foods from the wild: Local knowledge, use pattern and distribution in Western Nepal. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0258905. [PMID: 34673823 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Locally harvested wild edible plants (WEPs) provide food as well as cash income for indigenous peoples and local communities, and they are of great importance in ensuring local food security. However, their uses and availability are poorly documented. This study aimed to enumerate WEP diversity and status of WEPs in a part of the Annapurna Conservation Area, Sikles region, where the population is dominated by the Gurung community. Ethnobotanical data were collected using guided field walks, semi-structured interviews, and field observation. The informant consensus method was employed and group discussions were conducted for triangulation of the information. Free listing and identification tests were performed to assess the knowledge of the informants. Both descriptive statistics and quantitative ethnobotanical methods were used for data analysis. A total of 72 wild food species belonging to 46 families and 61 genera were reported from the study area. Asparagaceae and Rosaceae were the dominant families, and herbs were the dominant life form. Fruits (34 species) were the most frequently used plant parts, followed by young shoots (16 species). Most edible plants were consumed in summer and during rainy seasons. While the age and type of informants had an influence on the number of enumerated plants, gender did not. Key informants and people aged 30-45 reported more species than other groups of respondents. Most of the knowledge about the use of WEPs was acquired from parents and relatives. The consumption of these plants was attributed to diversifying cuisine, spicing staple food, nutri-medicinal values, and cultural practices. People perceived the availability of WEPs to be gradually decreasing. However, WEPs are still abundant and diverse in the study area, and knowledge on their use is well-preserved. These resources provide food and nutrients to local people and can also be a source of cash income. Therefore, the documented information on WEPs may serve as baseline data for further studies on nutritional values and provide guidelines for safe collection. The results also revealed that many wild species are under growing pressure from various anthropogenic factors, suggesting effective community engagement is required for their conservation.
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da Silva MM, Lemos TDO, Rodrigues MDCP, de Araújo AMS, Gomes AMM, Pereira ALF, Abreu VKG, Araújo EDS, Andrade DDS. Sweet-and-sour sauce of assai and unconventional food plants with functional properties: An innovation in fruit sauces. Int J Gastron Food Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgfs.2021.100372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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de Medeiros PM, Figueiredo KF, Gonçalves PHS, Caetano RDA, Santos ÉMDC, Dos Santos GMC, Barbosa DM, de Paula M, Mapeli AM. Wild plants and the food-medicine continuum-an ethnobotanical survey in Chapada Diamantina (Northeastern Brazil). J Ethnobiol Ethnomed 2021; 17:37. [PMID: 34039374 PMCID: PMC8157413 DOI: 10.1186/s13002-021-00463-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ethnobotanical research has demonstrated that several wild food plants (WFP) are used for medicinal purposes. Therefore, in addition to constituting an important source of nutrients, WFP can be used to help treat and avoid health problems. This study sought to characterize the traditional use of plants considered simultaneously as food and medicine by local specialists in the community of Caeté-Açu, which borders Chapada Diamantina National Park (NE Brazil). We also sought to identify the variables that influence the species' cultural importance. METHODS We selected local specialists based on a snowball sample and used a free-listing technique to register the wild plants they knew that are both edible and medicinal. Then, we asked the specialists to rank each plant component cited according to the following attributes: (1) ease of acquisition, (2) taste, (3) smell, (4) nutritional value, and (5) medicinal value. We used multiple regression to determine the variables that influence the cultural salience. RESULTS The most culturally salient species was Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis. The main medicinal effects associated with this species were related to body strengthening, intestinal regulation, and stomach issues. The most salient used species were those that were easiest to acquire and had the highest perceived nutritional values. CONCLUSION It is likely that the sociocultural backgrounds of the respondents (elders, former miners, or descendants of miners) and the historical importance of wild food plants to local diets increased the predictive power of the perceived nutritional importance and ease of acquisition of these plants.
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- Patrícia Muniz de Medeiros
- Campus de Engenharias e Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Br 104, s/n, Mata do Rolo, Rio Largo, Alagoas, 57100-000, Brazil.
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- Centro das Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Oeste da Bahia, Rua da Prainha, n 1326, Morada Nobre, Barreiras, Bahia, 47810-047, Brazil
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- Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. Reitor Joaquim Amazonas, s/n, Cidade Universitária, Recife, Pernambuco, 50740-570, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Av. Paulo Holanda, 143, Cidade Universitária, Maceió, Alagoas, 57072-900, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Av. Paulo Holanda, 143, Cidade Universitária, Maceió, Alagoas, 57072-900, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Av. Paulo Holanda, 143, Cidade Universitária, Maceió, Alagoas, 57072-900, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Av. Paulo Holanda, 143, Cidade Universitária, Maceió, Alagoas, 57072-900, Brazil
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- Centro das Ciências Exatas e das Tecnologias, Universidade Federal do Oeste da Bahia, Rua da Prainha, n 1326, Morada Nobre, Barreiras, Bahia, 47810-047, Brazil
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- Centro das Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Oeste da Bahia, Rua da Prainha, n 1326, Morada Nobre, Barreiras, Bahia, 47810-047, Brazil
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FABRI RK, MARTINELLI SS, PERITO MA, FANTINI A, CAVALLI SB. Absence of symbolic and sustainable aspects in recommendations for healthy eating: a qualitative analysis of food-based dietary guidelines. REV NUTR 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-9865202134e200120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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ABSTRACT Objective Was analyzed the contents of the main messages of food-based dietary guidelines to promote healthy eating, identifying nutritional, symbolic, and sustainable recommendations. Methods Food-based dietary guidelines from 90 different countries were analyzed. These guidelines were selected from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization database. For data extraction, all messages were exported to the Nvivo software and, after repeated readings, were grouped into predefined categories and corresponding dimensions based on the literature. The categories were created according to the mixed model, that is, they were created before data analysis was performed, but modified if necessary. Results Was identified 1,982 messages grouped into the following dimensions: nutritional (n=73.9%); sustainable (3.2%); symbolic (3.3%), and others (19.7%). All food-based dietary guidelines addressed nutritional aspects, and the most frequent recommendation was regarding the consumption of fats, followed by the consumption of salt and vegetables and fruits, cited by at least 75 food-based dietary guidelines. Less than half (n=40) of the food-based dietary guidelines addressed sustainable or symbolic aspects of food and 13 of the food-based dietary guidelines addressed both aspects. However, these messages represented only 6.5% of the total messages in the documents. Conclusions The recommendations for healthy eating in the food-based dietary guidelines are incipient in terms of sustainable and symbolic issues. Recommendations for adopting healthy diets need to consider the completeness of the food and its various combinations, dietary patterns, and the factors associated with their consumption, as well as the individual’s relations with food, environment, and society.
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Abstract The sustainable food valorization is capable to stimulate the local products consumption with quality and nutritional security. In this scenario, Unconventional Food Plants (UFPs) deserve attention representing an alternative for rural communities and contributing to the local and regional economy. This work aimed to add nutritional information, once it evaluates total Fe concentration, Fe-species (water soluble, acid soluble, and inorganic), proteins, and Fe- proteins distribution in beldroega (Portulaca oleracea L.), guasca (Galinsoga parviflora Cav.), ora-pro-nóbis (Pereskia aculeata Mill.), piracá (Vernonia scorpioides (Lam.) Pers.), and trapoeraba (Commelina benghalensis L.). Considering the Fe total concentration, the studied UPFs can be excellent Fe sources, when compared to foods of plant origin widely consumed and cultivated, detaching the guasca leaves (687±19 µg g-1). However, the guasca leaves showed low concentration of Fe associated to macromolecules and Fe soluble species (1.6±0.3 µg g-1). These results may justify the low bioavailability of Fe species. On the other hand, beldroega leaves presented the highest concentration of inorganic Fe (1.3±0.2 µg g-1). In the UFPs, there is high glutelins concentration when compared to the other protein groups, meaning that UFPs can be low-cost alternative to supplementing protein intake. Finally, for majority UFPs, except guasca leaves, Fe is mainly associated to albumins, being a good source of bioavailable Fe species.
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da Cunha MA, Paraguassú LAA, Assis JGDA, Silva ABDPC, Cardoso RDCV. Urban gardening and neglected and underutilized species in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. J Ethnobiol Ethnomed 2020; 16:67. [PMID: 33121514 PMCID: PMC7596975 DOI: 10.1186/s13002-020-00421-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Urban agriculture has been evidenced as a food production and environmental sustainability strategy, although it faces many obstacles in Latin American countries. Additionally, in urban areas, low consumption of fruit and greenery is noticeable, along with loss in food diversity, including the neglected and underutilized species (NUS), which involve potential to strengthen local food systems. For this reason, this work has sought to map urban gardens in the city of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, characterizing their gardeners, and to systematize information regarding food produced and the use of NUS. METHODS The municipality's urban gardens were mapped and data was collected from the gardeners. The study included two steps: (i) garden localization; (ii) on-site visits for interviews with gardeners and verification of cultivated food, destination of production, availability, and use of NUS. RESULTS Eighteen active food gardens were located, seventeen of which participated in the study: eight (8) communal (UCG) and nine (9) private (UPG). Respondents were on average 55.76 years old, mostly (52.9%) male, working at UPG (88.9%). Women predominated in the UCG (87.5%), with higher levels of education. For 52.9% of the interviewees, the garden was their main source of income. Food produced at the urban gardens was consumed by 82.4% of the gardeners and their families. In 70.6% of the gardens, production was also sold, while 47.1% donated. During the survey, 59 NUS were found and 76.5% of respondents reported consuming 19 of the species. NUS leaves, fruits, and seeds were found to be eaten raw, boiled, or sautéed in various preparations, especially Coleus amboinicus Lour. (76.5%), Eryngium foetidum L. (35.3%), Talinum fruticosum (L.) Juss., and Pereskia aculeata Mill (both 29.4%). Occurrence and utilization of NUS did not present significant associations with the gardens or gardeners (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Salvador urban gardens, even in small numbers and without government support, have produced affordable food for the local population, preserved food diversity, and the tradition of NUS cultivation and use. Thus, urban gardens are reaffirmed as relevant spaces that should be included in public policies in order to promote food and nutritional security, biodiversity, and urban environmental sustainability.
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- Manuela Alves da Cunha
- Escola de Nutrição, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Basílio Gama Street, Canela Campus, Salvador, Bahia, 40110-907, Brazil.
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- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Bahia, Emídio dos Santos Street, Barbalho Campus, Salvador, Bahia, 40301-015, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal da Bahia, 668, Barão de Jeremoabo Street, Ondina Campus, Salvador, Bahia, 40170-115, Brazil
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- Escola de Nutrição, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Basílio Gama Street, Canela Campus, Salvador, Bahia, 40110-907, Brazil
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Pawera L, Khomsan A, Zuhud EA, Hunter D, Ickowitz A, Polesny Z. Wild Food Plants and Trends in Their Use: From Knowledge and Perceptions to Drivers of Change in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Foods 2020; 9:foods9091240. [PMID: 32899857 PMCID: PMC7555794 DOI: 10.3390/foods9091240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Wild food plants (WFPs) are often highly nutritious but under-consumed at the same time. This study aimed to document the diversity of WFPs, and assess perceptions, attitudes, and drivers of change in their consumption among Minangkabau and Mandailing women farmers in West Sumatra. We applied a mixed-method approach consisting of interviews with 200 women and focus group discussions with 68 participants. The study documented 106 WFPs (85 species), and Minangkabau were found to steward richer traditional knowledge than Mandailing. Although both communities perceived WFPs positively, consumption has declined over the last generation. The main reasons perceived by respondents were due to the decreased availability of WFPs and changes in lifestyle. The contemporary barriers to consuming WFPs were low availability, time constraints, and a limited knowledge of their nutritional value. The key motivations for their use were that they are free and “unpolluted” natural foods. The main drivers of change were socio-economic factors and changes in agriculture and markets. However, the persistence of a strong culture appears to slow dietary changes. The communities, government and NGOs should work together to optimize the use of this food biodiversity in a sustainable way. This integrated approach could improve nutrition while conserving biological and cultural diversity.
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- Lukas Pawera
- Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 16500 Praha-Suchdol, Czech Republic;
- The Indigenous Partnership for Agrobiodiversity and Food Sovereignty, c/o The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Via dei Tre Denari 472, 00054 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Human Ecology, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia;
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- Department of Forest Resources Conservation and Ecotourism, Faculty of Forestry, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia;
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- Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, via dei Tre Denari 472/a, 00054 Rome, Italy;
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- Center for International Forestry Research, Bogor 16115, Indonesia;
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- Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 16500 Praha-Suchdol, Czech Republic;
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Salem PPO, Vieira NB, Garcia DA, Nicácio KJ, Dias DF, de Paula ACC, Assis DM, Caldas IS, Novaes RD, Marinho MV, Rosa IML, Soares MG, Chagas-Paula DA. Anti-urolithiatic and anti-inflammatory activities through a different mechanism of actions of Cissus gongylodes corroborated its ethnopharmacological historic. J Ethnopharmacol 2020; 253:112655. [PMID: 32045681 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.112655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 02/02/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Species Cissus gongylodes has been used in the traditional medicine in South America and India for the treatment of urolithiasis, biliary and inflammatory problems without any scientific evidence. AIM OF THE STUDY This work was developed to investigate for the first time the anti-inflammatory and anti-urolithiatic activities of leaf decoction of C. gongylodes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Decoction was subjected to anti-inflammatory evaluation by the in vivo assay of ear oedema and quantification of the main mediators of inflammation PGE2 and LTB4, and the cytokine TNF-α. The decoction's anti-urolithiatic activity was determined by different in vitro assays to evaluate the inhibition and dissolution of the most prevalent types of kidney stones: calcium oxalate (CaOx) and struvite. Diffusion in gel technique and fresh urine of a patient with renal stone were used to investigate the inhibition and dissolution of CaOx, respectively, and the single diffusion gel growth technique was used to evaluate the inhibition and dissolution of struvite crystals. The decoction was chemically characterized by UHPLC-ESI-HRMS analysis. RESULTS Decoction showed in vivo anti-inflammatory activity by potent decreasing the level of both the main mediators of inflammation and dose-dependent in vitro anti-urolithiatic action by inhibition and dissolution of both type of crystals, CaOx and struvite. CONCLUSIONS Results obtained corroborate the reports of the traditional use of the decoction of Cissus gongylodes. Besides, it showed multi-target mechanisms actions, inhibition of the main inflammatory pathways, and inhibition/dissolution of the most prevalent types of crystals on urolithiasis. These actions make the decoction a promissory source to the development of new and more efficient drugs.
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- Paula P O Salem
- Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Rua Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700, 37130-001, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Rua Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700, 37130-001, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Rua Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700, 37130-001, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Rua Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700, 37130-001, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Rua Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700, 37130-001, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF), Rua José Lourenço Kelmer, s/n, 36036-900, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Bruker do Brasil, Condomínio Barão de Mauá, Rod. Dom Pedro I, km 87.5, 12954-260, Atibaia, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Parasitology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Rua Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700, 37130-001, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Structural Biology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Rua Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700, 37130-001, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Avenida Jovino Fernandes Sales, 2600, Campus Santa Clara, 37133-840, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Avenida Jovino Fernandes Sales, 2600, Campus Santa Clara, 37133-840, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Rua Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700, 37130-001, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG), Rua Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 700, 37130-001, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Gasparotto Junior A, de Souza P, Lívero FADR. Plinia cauliflora (Mart.) Kausel: A comprehensive ethnopharmacological review of a genuinely Brazilian species. J Ethnopharmacol 2019; 245:112169. [PMID: 31425732 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Revised: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Plinia cauliflora (Mart.) Kausel is widespread in alluvial plains and open forests in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. The fruits of P. cauliflora are used as food, and almost all parts of this species have long been used as a traditional Brazilian medicine for the treatment of skin irritations, flu, diarrhea, labyrinthitis, genito-urinary problems, and asthma. THE AIM OF THE REVIEW This review provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on P. cauliflora with regard to its ethnopharmacological uses, constituents, biological activities, and toxicology, all of which are useful for future research and the development of new drugs. MATERIALS AND METHODS The information and data on P. cauliflora were collected from ethnobotanical textbooks and scientific databases, such as PubMed, Scopus, EBSCO, Science Direct, Google, and Google Scholar. RESULTS The main chemical constituents in P. cauliflora preparations were depsides, flavonoids, and hydrolysable tannins. The main medicinal use of the species in Brazil is for the treatment of diarrhea. Although antimicrobial potential of this species has been demonstrated, data on gastrointestinal motility are still incipient and need further investigation. Studies that indicate the efficacy of its traditional use for sore throat, pelvic hemorrhage, uterine wounds, vaginal discharge, and flu are nonexistent. The scientific literature does not describe any toxic effects of its popular use. However, the available data do not allow us to conclude that the ethnomedicinal use of this species is safe, with a lack of well-designed preclinical tests and randomized clinical trials. CONCLUSION This review summarizes research on the traditional use, phytochemistry, biological activities, and toxicology of P. cauliflora. Although P. cauliflora possesses significant biological activities, much of its ethnomedicinal use has not been scientifically evaluated. Well-designed pharmacological and toxicological assays and randomized clinical trials are still needed to validate its ethnopharmacological use as an herbal medicine.
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- Arquimedes Gasparotto Junior
- Laboratory of Electrophysiology and Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), Dourados, MS, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nucleus of Chemical-Pharmaceutical Investigations (NIQFAR), University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, SC, Brazil
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de Assis POA, Guerra GCB, Araújo DFDS, de Andrade LDFLI, de Araújo AA, de Araújo RF, de Carvalho TG, de Souza MDFV, Borges GDSC, Lima MDS, Rolim FRL, Rodrigues RAV, Queiroga RDCRDE. Intestinal anti-inflammatory activity of xique-xique (Pilosocereus gounellei A. Weber ex K. Schum. Bly. Ex Rowl) juice on acetic acid-induced colitis in rats. Food Funct 2019; 10:7275-7290. [PMID: 31621721 DOI: 10.1039/c9fo00920e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by severe mucosal damage in the intestine and a deregulated immune response. Natural products derived from plants that are rich in bioactive compounds are used by many patients with IBD. Xique-xique (Pilosocereus gounellei) is a cactus of the Caatinga family that has been used by the local population for food and medicinal purposes. The intestinal anti-inflammatory effect of xique-xique cladode juice was evaluated in the present study. A dose of 5 mL kg-1 had a protective effect on intestinal inflammation, with an improvement in macroscopic damage, and a decrease in pro-inflammatory markers and oxidative stress, in addition to preserving the colonic tissue. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed the downregulation of IL-17, NF-κB, and iNOS, and upregulation of SOCs-1, ZO-1, and MUC-2. These protective effects could be attributed to the phenolic compounds as well as the fibers present in xique-xique juice. Further studies are needed before suggesting the use of xique-xique juice as a new alternative for treating IBD.
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- Department of Biophysics and Pharmacology, Biosciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
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- Department of Biophysics and Pharmacology, Biosciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
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- Department of Morphology, Histology and Basic Pathology, Biosciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Science, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Department of Food Technology, Center of Technology and Regional Development, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Department of Food Technology, Institute Federal of Sertão Pernambucano, Petrolina, Brazil
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Tuler AC, Peixoto AL, Silva NCBD. Plantas alimentícias não convencionais (PANC) na comunidade rural de São José da Figueira, Durandé, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Rodriguésia 2019. [DOI: 10.1590/2175-7860201970077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Resumo Com mais de 46.000 espécies de plantas, o Brasil tem uma das maiores diversidades biológicas do mundo. Essa imensa riqueza ainda é pouco conhecida e sua utilização como alimento tem sido negligenciada. O uso da biodiversidade local na alimentação contribui para a ampliação das fontes de nutrientes disponíveis à população e para a promoção da soberania e segurança alimentar. O presente estudo analisou o conhecimento e o uso de plantas alimentícias não convencionais (PANC) na comunidade rural de São José da Figueira, Durandé, Minas Gerais, Brasil. A pesquisa foi conduzida utilizando a técnica “bola de neve” com entrevistas semi-estruturadas. As famílias botânicas foram classificadas e a frequência relativa de citação das espécies (Fr) foi avaliada. Foram registradas 56 espécies de PANC, distribuídas em 29 famílias botânicas. As famílias Asteraceae e Lamiaceae se destacaram pela riqueza de espécies, contribuindo com 9 e 6 espécies, respectivamente. Sonchus oleraceus e Xanthosoma sagittifolium obtiveram as maiores frequências relativas de citação (32,1). A maior parte das plantas citadas como alimentícias é nativa (38,2%). Os resultados encontrados demonstram o grande conhecimento da comunidade acerca da diversidade local e a importância dessas espécies na alimentação da comunidade.
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