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Chemical Studies and Biological Aspects of Some Mexican Plants used in Traditional Medicine

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Phytochemical Potential of Tropical Plants

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Mexican folk medicine has its roots in the traditions of the ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, which according to early post-conquest accounts possessed a rich medicinal herbolaria. The use of herbal remedies still remains in modern Mexico, where an important segment of the population relies on traditional medicine for primary health care. Perhaps the best testimony of their efficacy and cultural value lies in the persistence of medicinal plants in Mexican markets.

Dedicated to Professor Jerry McLaughlin, Purdue University, Indiana, who introduced me to the interesting and challenging world of medicinal plants.

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Mata, R. (1993). Chemical Studies and Biological Aspects of Some Mexican Plants used in Traditional Medicine. In: Downum, K.R., Romeo, J.T., Stafford, H.A. (eds) Phytochemical Potential of Tropical Plants. Recent Advances in Phytochemistry, vol 27. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1783-6_2

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