Fitoquímica y Actividades Biológicas de Plantas de Importancia en la Medicina Tradicional del Valle de Tehuacán-Cuicatlán

A comprehensive review reveals strong phytochemical and pharmacognostic support for the traditional medicinal uses of 10 plant species in the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley, Mexico. The study demonstrates that essential oils, extracts, and pure metabolites from these plants exhibit significant biological activities, including antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, photoprotective, hypoglycemic, and anti-inflammatory effects. This validates long-standing traditional knowledge, suggesting a robust scientific basis for the region's medicinal practices.

Hernández, T., García-Bores, A. M., Serrano, R., Ávila, G., Dávila, P., Cervantes, H., Peñalosa, I., Flores-Ortiz, C. M., & Lira, R. (2015). FITOQUÍMICA Y ACTIVIDADES BIOLÓGICAS DE PLANTAS DE IMPORTANCIA EN LA MEDICINA TRADICIONAL DEL VALLE DE TEHUACÁN-CUICATLÁN. Tip, 18(2), 116–121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.recqb.2015.09.003