Can organoleptic properties explain the differential use of medicinal plants? Evidence from Northeastern Brazil.
- Journal of ethnoPharmacology, 159, p.43-48, 2015 .
Ethnopharmacological relevance: This study examined how people classify plants in terms of their taste and smell, and how those organoleptic properties influence the differential use of medicinal plants for treating different diseases.
BRAZIL ETHNOMEDICINE MEDICINAL PLANT SELECTION TRADITIONAL MEDICINE