Herbal medicine promotion for a restorative bioeconomy in tropical forests: A reality check on the Brazilian Amazon

Lindberg, Klara; Martvall, Amanda; Bastos Lima, Mairon G.; Franca, Caroline S.S.

doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2023.103058

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“…Herbal medicine promotion stands out as a key route for improving health care access and supporting sustainable livelihoods in tropical forest regions (Lindberg et al, 2023). Women of Pal VIII Village only employed medicinal plants to meet their own medical requirements.…”

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'Women's Dependency Rate on the Kerinci Seblat National Park Area in Fulfilling Their Basic Needs

Juniar Andika,

Anwar,

Hendratiti

2024

IJALSR

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Kerinci Seblat National Park experienced an encroachment rate during 1990-2014 of 2,737 ha/year or 52.6% of the highest encroachment area in the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatera. Dependence on forests is done to meet basic needs such as food and animal feed. A study was required to determine the level of women's dependence on Kerinci Seblat National Park through the fulfillment of basic needs. The data collection methods used were a literature study, field observation, and an in-depth interview. Ranking the level of dependence of women in the Kerinci Seblat National Park conservation area through the fulfillment of basic needs based on the Indonesian High Conservation Value Toolkit Revision Consortium (2008). The existing land in Pal VIII Village is mainly agricultural land, namely coffee plantations. The research results through in-depth interviews showed that women in Pal VIII Village fulfill their needs for food, energy sources, and medicines, many of which are obtained from outside the area. Cultivation was carried out on their private land and utilized in their yard. Women's use of forest resources in the area was low because women met their basic needs from outside the Kerinci Seblat area. The characteristics of fulfilling women's basic needs were mostly met in several ways, namely cultivation, buying, and taking from private gardens. Thus, the level of dependence of Pal VIII Village women to fulfill their basic needs in the Kerinci Seblat National Park area was low.

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confidence: 99%

'Women's Dependency Rate on the Kerinci Seblat National Park Area in Fulfilling Their Basic Needs

Juniar Andika,

Anwar,

Hendratiti

2024

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“…It should be noted that herbal medicines can also present toxicity, adverse effects, and drug-drug interactions, both among phytotherapy drugs and between phytotherapy drugs and synthetic drugs. Therefore, it is important to consider such risks, as the number of adverse reactions related to medicinal plants and phytotherapy has increased proportionally to their use [16].…”

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“…In Brazil, the number of adverse reactions related to medicinal plants and phytotherapy drugs has increased proportionally to their use [16]. The need to include adverse effects and drug-drug interactions with medicinal plants and phytotherapy drugs in the medical curriculum is highlighted.…”

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Phytotherapy in the Family and Community Medicine Residency Program in Paraná, Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study

Costa,

Marques,

Soares

et al. 2023

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Introduction: Phytotherapy, as a therapeutic method, uses medicinal plants and their derivatives for the treatment of diseases. The aim of this study is to know how Phytotherapy is conceived as a medical practice among Family and Community Medicine residents in training. Materials and Methods: This research is exploratory and descriptive. The study was conducted in quantitative and qualitative phases, starting with a cross-sectional research design based on an online questionnaire, followed by a qualitative phase, based on Social Representations, using Free Lexical Evocation. This study sample consisted of 46 Family and Community Medicine residents. They were invited to participate in the research through groups in message applications. Results and Discussion: The gap between acceptance and knowledge can be reduced with the insertion of phytotherapy in the current medical curriculum, so that future physicians can better communicate with their patients about this therapeutic modality. Educational interventions, through continuing education programs, are also indicated to give physicians the opportunity to update their knowledge in this area. Equipping public health institutions with products from the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia, as well as the availability of electronic databases to answer questions that may arise in the course of clinical practice, may be steps towards access to information. Conclusion: Phytotherapy can and should be used as a transformative tool, allowing university-community interaction. However, more studies should be carried out to discuss the use of phytotherapy drugs as treatment and to demystify the use of these compounds to treat various diseases.

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“…They are derived from plants and herbs found in forests and have been used for generations to treat a wide range of health problems. Traditional medicine utilises NTFPs to improve the accessibility and affordability of healthcare, particularly for local communities (Asamoah et al, 2023;Lindberg et al 2023Lindberg et al , 2023Mipun et al, 2019). In these communities, natural remedies play a crucial role in promoting health, providing remedies for ailments, and contributing to the well-being of those in the community.…”

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A Review of the Potential of Non-timber Forest Products to Alleviate Poverty

Asamoah,

Danquah,

Bamwesigye

et al. 2023

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Non-timber forest Products (NTFPs) are a broad category of natural resources harvested from forests that do not involve cutting down trees for their wood or timber. NTFPs play a vital role in the livelihoods and economies of many rural communities, particularly in forest-dependent regions. Despite the benefits obtained from NTFPS, little is known about its potential to alleviate poverty in the local communities. The objective of this review is to comprehensively assess the potential of NTFP's contribution to poverty reduction within forest fringe communities. The study employed the systematic review method to delve into the multifaceted relationship between NTFPs and poverty alleviation. We followed the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses protocol (PRISM-P). In all, 58 research articles were reviewed. The results indicated that NTFPs hold significant promise as a tool for poverty alleviation. Globally, NTFPs have the potential to alleviate poverty and increase household incomes between 19% and 78% within forest fringe rural communities. In addition, the review indicated that countries in Africa and Asia depend highly on NTFPs and provide substantial amounts of income to the locals. However, the potential for NTFPs to reduce poverty is not uniform. It is highly contingent upon local ecological conditions, market accessibility, community involvement, and supporting policies and interventions. In conclusion, this systematic review demonstrates that NTFPs have a substantial role in poverty alleviation. This study underscores the need for continued research and targeted development initiatives to unlock the vast potential of NTFPs in addressing poverty challenges.

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Herbal medicine promotion for a restorative bioeconomy in tropical forests: A reality check on the Brazilian Amazon

Cited by 13 publications

References 77 publications

'Women's Dependency Rate on the Kerinci Seblat National Park Area in Fulfilling Their Basic Needs

'Women's Dependency Rate on the Kerinci Seblat National Park Area in Fulfilling Their Basic Needs

Phytotherapy in the Family and Community Medicine Residency Program in Paraná, Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study

A Review of the Potential of Non-timber Forest Products to Alleviate Poverty

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