2024
DOI: 10.32859/era.28.19.1-14
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How does bitter taste guide the utilization of medicinal plants in the semiarid region of Brazil?

Temóteo Luiz Lima da Silva,
Washington Soares Ferreira Júnior,
Francisco Igor Ribeiro dos Santos
et al.

Abstract: Background: In numerous cultures, taste plays a pivotal role in the selection of medicinal plants by humans. We investigated whether the bitter taste of plants, as perceived by people, influenced the selection of medicinal plants for treating specific ailments.Method: Using the free-listing technique, we documented local knowledge about medicinal plants across five communities within Catimbau National Park, Pernambuco, Brazil. Participants who were older than 18 years and consented to participate in the study … Show more

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