Equisetum arvense: New Evidences Supports Medical use in Daily Clinic

Carneiro, Danilo Maciel; Jardim, Thiago Veiga; Araújo, Ymara Cássia Luciana; Arantes, Ana Carolina; Sousa, Andréa Cristina de; Barroso, Weimar Kunz Sebba; Sousa, Ana Luíza Lima; Cunha, Luíz Carlos da; Cirilo, Hérica Núbia Cardoso; Bara, Maria Teresa Freitas; Jardim, Paulo César Brandão Veiga

doi:10.5530/phrev.2019.2.4

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“…These species, called cavalinhas (horsetails), are commonly traded in markets or herbal stores under this name. There is an extensive record of its uses and chemical components in literature, and it is most likely the best-documented group among medicinal pteridophytes (Al-Snafi 2017, Carneiro et al 2013, Carneiro et al 2019, Correa 2010, Lorenzi & Matos 2008, Wright et al 2007). Their uses are mostly diuretic, but also to treat diseases of the kidneys and bladder, gastrointestinal system, cardiovascular system, healing, antifungal, expectorant, anti-hemorrhagic and others.…”

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Ferns and lycophytes: an ethnobotany review for Brazil

Medeiros

Gonzatti²,

Ritter³

2023

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Background: Ferns and lycophytes comprise all vascular plants with no flowers, fruits, or seeds, grouped under the artificial name Pteridophytes. This group presents a broad range of ethnobotanical uses, being those medicinal, ornamental, ritual, edible, or others, but there are few studies that register the uses of this specific group and no comprehensive gathering of this data under one study in Brazil. This review aimed to gather, analyze, and organize existing data on the historical and present ethnobotany of Pteridophytes in Brazil.Methods: This study was conducted through a literature review, regarding historical and current data in order to understand how the human populations in Brazil utilize these plants. Species were also updated when necessary to generate a taxonomic correct listing.Results: We gathered data regarding 367 species, within 702 valid citations in 124 different sources, dating from the 16th century until today. Another 118 imprecise citations were registered, making up to a total of 820 species' citations. The most reported uses were medicinal and ornamental, followed by those of ritual and food uses. Almost all Pteridophyte families have recorded uses, and the species are used in all regions of the country, by diverse human groups.Conclusion: This survey brings to surface the broad use of Pteridophyte species in the country, compiling this information in an unprecedented way for Brazil, and highlighting their importance for human groups. Keywords: brazilian flora; brazilian biodiversity; useful plants; traditional knowledge. embryophytes and before vascular plants with seeds (Pryer et al. 2001, Pryer et al. 2004, Smith et al. 2006). Although it is currently agreed that they are distinct lineages, "pteridophyte" continues to be used as an informal term to refer to these two lineages (PPG I 2016).The lineage represented by Lycophytes is the first of vascular plants to appear in the evolutionary scale, about 420 million years ago (m.y.a.) (Spencer et al. 2021). They differ from other groups by the protostele with exarch xylem and microphilic leaves (Prado & Sylvestre 2010). The species are herbaceous, usually small, and occur as terrestrial, epiphytic, rupicolous, or aquatic. They account for less than 1% of the diversity of vascular plants (Smith et al. 2006) -1,338 species arranged in the families Isoetaceae, Lycopodiaceae, and Selaginellaceae (PPG I 2016). There are 188 species in Brazil (Flora e Funga do Brasil -FFB 2022).The Fern lineage, on the other hand, appeared about 380 m.y.a. (Pryer et al. 2004), sharing a common ancestor with spermatophytes (Smith et al. 2006). They differ from lycophytes by their megaphylls, vascularized leaves with more than one branching, among other characters. This helped fern species to grow and occupy multiple niches, varying a lot in their morphology and habits (Prado & Sylvestre 2010). The group includes over 10 thousand species under 48 families (PPG I 2016). In Brazil, there are 1,219 species (FFB 2022).Pteridophytes represent around 2 to 5% of all v...

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Ferns and lycophytes: an ethnobotany review for Brazil

Medeiros

Gonzatti²,

Ritter³

2023

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“…Silicon aids in maintaining skin firmness and elasticity, while its mild exfoliating properties help to eliminate dead skin cells and enhance skin texture [315][316]. The antioxidant potential of Equisetum arvense L. has been attributed to the presence of flavonoids such as quercetin, kaempferol, and isorhamnetin [317].…”

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Medicinal Plants of the Flora of Kazakhstan Used in the Treatment of Skin Diseases

Berganayeva¹,

Kudaibergenova²,

Litvinenko³

et al. 2023

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According to the eminent scholar, philosopher, and physician Avicenna, "the doctor has three tools: the word, the plant, the knife." The plant kingdom is recognized as humanity's earliest and most ancient healing source, employed for the management and prevention of illnesses. Tracing back through history, the most ancient documented proof of plants' utilization in medicine dates back to a Sumerian clay slab discovered in Nagpur roughly 5000 years ago. This artifact included a compilation of twelve medicinal recipes that involved over 250 diverse plant species. Sumerian healers extracted powders and infusions from plant roots and stems, while also crediting healing properties to pears and figs. Additionally, they utilized dried and ground young shoots of willow and plum trees, pine and fir needles as a component in compresses and poultices. Often, powders from animal and mineral sources were blended with those extracted from dried and crushed plants. Notably, in addition to water, wine and beer served as solvents. Thus, at least 80 centuries ago, people utilized the most uncomplicated medicinal plant-based preparations for treatment [1]. The "Pen T'Sao," an ancient Chinese text on roots and herbs, authored by Emperor Shen Nung approximately 2500 BC, contains descriptions of 900 medicaments (comprising dried components of medicinal plants). Several of these substances are still in use today, including Rhei rhisoma, camphor, Theae folium, Podophyllum, great yellow gentian, ginseng, datura, cinnamon bark, and ephedra [2]. Regarding Kazakh folk medicine, an area that has yet to be fully explicated and substantiated, it can be stated that the traditional medicinal knowledge of the Kazakh people transcends the mere treatment of ailments and rests on robust theoretical underpinnings. Oteiboydak Tleukabyluly (1388-1478), an astute healer and prominent figure in Kazakh folk medicine during the 15th century, comprehensively explicated the secrets of the healing art in his medical and ethnographic work "Medical Narrative," which he composed between 1466 and 1473 at the behest of az-Zhanibek Khan, who held him in high esteem as a great healer. This medical encyclopedia delineates the functions of various organs of the human body and provides a catalogue of the primary diseases associated with them. Furthermore, it includes a meticulous description of the methods used in traditional medicine at present, such as setting bones, listening to the pulse, and incantations. Through practical experimentation and experimentation conducted in the steppe laboratory, the healer formulated a total of 1,108 different medicinal compounds, of which 858 were derived from medicinal plants, 318 were extracted from animal organs, and roughly 60 were sourced from metals. The moniker "Teacher without a teacher" was bestowed on Oteiboydak Tleukabylov, who discovered methods for treating 1,050 different diseases [3]. At present, the employment of phytotherapy has gained widespread acceptance on a global scale. According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) global review of national policies concerning traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine, as well as the regulation of herbal medicines, there is an evident growth in the European and Asian market for herbal medicines [4]. Kazakhstan boasts a natural flora of over 6,000 plant species [5]. The exact number of medicinal plant species present in Kazakhstan remains uncertain, as the list continues to expand annually. More than 150 plant species have been employed in both official and folk medicine for various ailments. This review focuses on a selection of medicinal plants growing within the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan that have traditionally been used to alleviate skin diseases. In conducting this study (2010-2023), emphasis was placed on the plants' phytochemical composition, with a particular focus on the principal components responsible for their therapeutic effects against inflammatory skin conditions such as dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, and eczema.

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“…The antioxidant potential of E. arvense has been attributed to the presence of flavonoids such as quercetin ( Figure 5 a), kaempferol ( Figure 5 b), and isorhamnetin ( Figure 5 c) [ 127 ].…”

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Medicinal Plants of the Flora of Kazakhstan Used in the Treatment of Skin Diseases

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The skin shows the physiological condition of the body’s organs and systems that prevent infections and physical damage. Throughout the ages, in folk medicine, phytotherapy was considered a primary form of treatment in all countries, including Kazakhstan, due to the abundance and availability of plant-based remedies. This paper discusses several medicinal plants that are traditionally used in the treatment of skin diseases in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The chemical composition of these plants was analyzed, with a particular focus on the biologically active basic compounds responsible for their therapeutic efficiency in treating skin ailments.

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Equisetum arvense: New Evidences Supports Medical use in Daily Clinic

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Ferns and lycophytes: an ethnobotany review for Brazil

Ferns and lycophytes: an ethnobotany review for Brazil

Medicinal Plants of the Flora of Kazakhstan Used in the Treatment of Skin Diseases

Medicinal Plants of the Flora of Kazakhstan Used in the Treatment of Skin Diseases

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