Medicinal plants, a source of different phytochemical compounds, are now subjected to a
variety of environmental stresses during their growth and development. Different …

Cassia occidentalis L. is an annual or perennial Ayurvedic plant which is used in several
traditional medicines to cure various diseases. This weed has been known to possess …

In this first decade of the 21st century, immense advances in human well-being coexist with
extreme deprivation in many parts of the world1). Inequities in availability, accessibility and …

Although research has long established that interaction with the natural environment is
associated with better overall health and well-being outcomes, the Western model mainly …

In Australia, it is estimated that around 17% to 87% of cancer patients have used one form of
complementary therapy during their cancer treatment. There are numerous reasons and …

Este artigo analisa a construção e desenvolvimento da Política Nacional de Práticas
Integrativas e Complementares (PNPIC) no SUS e seus antecedentes. O estudo envolveu …

Elaeis guineensis (Arecaceae) is widely used in West African traditional medicine for
treating various ailments. An evaluation on the toxicity of extracts of this plant is crucial to …

It is generally accepted by all concerned that modern pharmaceuticals will remain out of
reach of many people and 'health for all'may only be realized by the use of adequately …

The global demand for medicinal plants is increasing. The quality of plants grown outdoors,
however, is difficult to control. Myriad environmental factors influence plant growth and …

Contexts: The consumption of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in rural areas
is a significant contemporary health care issue. An understanding of CAM use in rural health …