Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Analysis of the Variability of Therapeutic Indications of Medicinal Species in the Northeast of Brazil: Comparative Study

Table 3

Factor of informant consensus based on the use of medicinal species by informants from Quincuncá community and citations of uses in other areas.
Body systems/therapeutic purposes/(number of citations) community of QuincuncáNS1IFC1Body systems/therapeutic purposes (number of citations)/other areasIFC2NS2
NDDP: inflammation (4), fever (4), bleeding.(6) Myracrodruon urundeuva, Mimosa tenuiflora, Croton conduplicatus, Geoffroea spinosa, Coutarea hexandra, Poincianella pyramidalis.0,37NDDP (25–236): inflammation (107), generalized pain (30), fever (17), tonic (11), ulcer (11), depurative (10), bleeding (6), infection (6), antiseptic (6), tiredness (5), internal inflammation (5), external inflammation (4), swelling (3), malaise (2), vertigo (2), allergy (2), antiallergic, inflammation in the body, antacid, shake, frailty, colic, colic on baby, antibiotic, hepatitis0,85(34) Syagrus oleracea, Acrocomia aculeata, Jacaranda jasminoides, Bromelia laciniosa, Commiphora leptophloeos, Licania rigida, Operculina macrocarpa, Croton blanchetianus, Croton conduplicatus Croton heliotropiifolius, Anadenanthera colubrina, Bauhinia cheilantha, Enterolobium contortisiliquum, Erythrina velutina, Mimosa caesalpiniifolia, Mimosa tenuiflora, Myroxylon peruiferum, Poincianella pyramidalis, Stryphnodendron rotundifolium, Ceiba glaziovii, Triplaris gardneriana, Ziziphus joazeiro, Coutarea hexandra, Genipa americana, Guettarda angelica, Tocoyena formosa, Solanum paniculatum, Lantana camara, Lippia microphylla, Ximenia americana, Libidibia ferrea, Hymenaea courbaril, Amburana cearensis, Myracrodruon urundeuva
DCM: calmative (2)(2) Acrocomia aculeata, Erythrina velutina.0,0DCM (3–8): insomnia (5), calmative (2), antidepressant0,71(3) Anadenanthera colubrina, Erythrina velutina, Amburana cearensis
DEGNM: diabetes (3)(2) Bauhinia cheilantha, Senegalia tenuifolia.0,50DEGNM (9–55): diabetes (32), cholesterol (9), fortifier (3), anorexia (3), source of protein (2), lose weight (2), inappetence (2), hypoglycemic, obesity0,70(17) Bromelia laciniosa, Poincianella pyramidalis, Stryphnodendron rotundifolium, Licania rigida, Operculina macrocarpa, Croton blanchetianus, Anadenanthera colubrina, Bauhinia cheilantha, Mimosa caesalpiniifolia, Mimosa tenuiflora, Senna alexandrina, Ceiba glaziovii, Genipa americana, Solanum paniculatum, Ximenia americana, Libidibia ferrea, Hymenaea courbaril
IPD: wormOperculina macrocarpa.0,0IPD (11–37): worm (16), tuberculosis (10), venereal diseases (3), antihelminthic, lip herpes, measles, bacteria, gonorrhea, germs, fungi, amoeba0,63(14) Operculina macrocarpa, Croton heliotropiifolius, Anadenanthera colubrina, Enterolobium contortisiliquum, Erythrina velutina, Poincianella pyramidalis, Jacaranda jasminoides Stryphnodendron rotundifolium, Ziziphus joazeiro, Genipa americana, Solanum paniculatum, Hymenaea courbaril, Amburana cearensis, Myracrodruon urundeuva
DSSCT: itching (2), dandruff(3) Jacaranda jasminoides, Operculina macrocarpa, Ziziphus joazeiro.0,0DSSCT (18–55): dandruff (14), itching (7), furuncle (5), inflammation of the skin (4), burn (4), hair tonic (3), mycoses (2), skin problems (2), dermatitis (2), scabies (2), itch (2), seborrhea (2), louse, scalp problems, dehydration, acne, psoriasis, wart0,83(10) Licania rígida, Croton heliotropiifolius, Enterolobium contortisiliquum, Mimosa tenuiflora, Stryphnodendronrotundifolium, Ziziphus joazeiro, Ximenia americana, Hymenaea courbaril, Amburana cearensis, Myracrodruon urundeuva
DBHO: anemia (6)(3) Myracrodruon urundeuva, Acrocomia aculeata, Hymenaea courbaril.0,60DBHO (8–45): anemia (33), blood purifying (6), anticoagulant (2), blood infections, strengthens and cleanses blood, blood problems0,68(15) Operculina macrocarpa, Ceiba glaziovii, Myracrodruon urundeuva, Croton heliotropiifolius, Anadenanthera colubrina, Bauhinia cheilantha, Geoffroea spinosa, Mimosa tenuiflora, Poincianella pyramidalis, Ximenia americana, Libidibia ferrea, Stryphnodendron rotundifolium, Genipa americana, Solanum paniculatum, Hymenaea courbaril
DMSCT: rheumatism (2), spine pain(3) Astronium fraxinifolium, Bredemeyera brevifolia, Triplaris gardneriana.0,0DMSCT (12–67): rheumatism (22), spine pain (19), bone problems (5), back pains (5), muscle aches (4), arthritis (3), osteoporosis (2), concussion (2), leg pain (2), joint pain, rheumatic fever0,65(24) Astronium fraxinifolium, Acrocomia aculeata, Operculina macrocarpa, Croton heliotropiifolius, Anadenanthera colubrina, Bauhinia cheilantha, Enterolobium contortisiliquum, Myroxylon peruiferum, Poincianella pyramidalis, Senegalia tenuifolia, Ceiba glaziovii, Bredemeyera brevifolia, Triplaris gardneriana, Ziziphus joazeiro, Coutarea hexandra, Genipa americana, Tocoyena formosa, Lantana camara, Lippia microphylla, Ximenia americana, Libidibia ferrea, Hymenaea courbaril, Amburana cearensis, Myracrodruon urundeuva
IPOCEC: wound (14), wound disinfection (2), healing (2), fracture (2), injury to the feet and hands, snake bite, injuries in diabetics.(13) Astronium fraxinifolium, Myracrodruon urundeuva, Commiphora leptophloeos, Croton blanchetianus, Amburana cearensis, Hymenaea courbaril, Mimosa tenuiflora, Genipa americana Stryphnodendron adstringens, Ximenia americana, Tocoyena formosa, Geoffroea spinosa.0,43IPOCEC (14–139): healing (59), wound (35), bruise (11), fracture (11), knock (6), edemas (6), torsion (4), luxation, lesion, poisoning, snake bite, centipede sting, bug bites, cracks in the feet0,86(19) Commiphora leptophloeos, Croton heliotropiifolius, Anadenanthera colubrina, Erythrina velutina, Mimosa caesalpiniifolia, Mimosa tenuiflora, Poincianella pyramidalis, Senegalia tenuifolia Ceiba glaziovii, Stryphnodendron rotundifolium, Ziziphus joazeiro, Genipa americana, Tocoyena formosa, Solanum paniculatum, Ximenia americana, Libidibia ferrea, Hymenaea courbaril, Amburana cearensis, Myracrodruon urundeuva
N: cancer (2)(2) Operculina macrocarpa, Senegalia tenuifolia.0,0N (4–20): cancer (16), tumors (2), prostate cancer, leukemia0,57(9) Croton heliotropiifolius, Bauhinia cheilantha, Anadenanthera colubrina, Genipa americana,Stryphnodendron rotundifolium, Triplaris gardneriana, Ximenia americana, Hymenaea courbaril, Myracrodruon urundeuva
DCS: hypertension (3), hemorrhoid.(4) Mimosa tenuiflora, Myroxylon peruiferum, Senegalia tenuifolia, Lantana camara.0,0DCS (9–28): hypertension (9), external ulcer (5), hemorrhoid (3), thrombosis (2), poor circulation (4), heart (2), angina, increases blood flow0,65(10) Bauhinia cheilantha, Erythrina velutina, Stryphnodendron rotundifolium, Ziziphus joazeiro, Operculina macrocarpa, Solanum paniculatum, Lippia microphylla, Hymenaea courbaril, Amburana cearensis, Myracrodruon urundeuva
DDS: toothache (4), liver (3), indigestion (2), belly ache (2), gastritis (2), cyst (2), diarrhea with blood, diarrhea in children, intestine, stomach, constipation, mouth infection.(13) Commiphora leptophloeos, Croton blanchetianus, Poincianella pyramidalis, Enterolobium contortisiliquum, Ximenia americana, Geoffroea spinosa, Bredemeyera brevifolia, Libidibia ferrea, Mimosa tenuiflora, Myroxylon peruiferum, Solanum paniculatum, Senna alexandrina, Ceiba glaziovii.0,40DDS (32–255): stomach (32), kidneys (30), gastritis (27), liver (21), diarrhea (20), toothache (20), belly ache (17), indigestion (13), constipation (11), dysentery (7), heartburn (7), intestine (6), tooth treatment (5), antiseptic bucal (5), laxative (4), purgative (4), inflammation in the tooth (3), anticary (3), vesicle (3), abdominal cramp (3), kidney infection (2), child dentition, blood cramps, appendicitis, swelling of the belly, mouth inflammation, inflammation of the spleen, cirrhosis, vomit, sores in the mouth, gingivitis, intestinal cramps0,88(30) Astronium fraxinifolium, Syagrus oleracea, Commiphora leptophloeos, Licania rigida, Operculina macrocarpa, Croton blanchetianus, Croton conduplicatus, Croton heliotropiifolius, Anadenanthera colubrina, Bauhinia cheilantha, Enterolobium contortisiliquum, Erythrina velutina, Mimosa caesalpiniifolia, Mimosa tenuiflora, Myroxylon peruiferum, Poincianella pyramidalis, Stryphnodendron rotundifolium, Ziziphus joazeiro, Bredemeyera brevifolia, Triplaris gardneriana, Coutarea hexandra, Genipa americana, Guettarda angelica, Solanum paniculatum, Lantana camara, Ximenia americana, Libidibia ferrea, Hymenaea courbaril, Amburana cearensis, Myracrodruon urundeuva
DGS: uterine inflammation (4), prostate (4), urinary infection (4), menstrual bleeding (2), ovarian inflammation, kidneys (2).(11) Myracrodruon urundeuva, Croton blanchetianus, Licania rigida, Myroxylon peruiferum, Coutarea hexandra, Syagrus oleracea, Jacaranda jasminoides, Libidibia ferrea, Mimosa tenuiflora, Bromelia laciniosa, Myroxylon peruiferum.0,37DGS (29–102): uterine inflammation (17), gynecological problems (10), urinary infection (9), gynecological inflammation (9), prostate (8), ovarian inflammation (7), regulate menstruation (4), menstrual cramp (4), diuretic (4), uterine problems (4), abortion (3), inflammation of the urethra (2), inflammation of the bladder (2), venereal diseases (2), burning in the urethra (2), inflammation of the prostate (2), vaginitis, stop menstruation, menopause, urinary incontinence, vaginal infection, menstrual disorders, increases menstrual flow, urinary problems, urinary inflammation, cystitis, urethritis, vaginal secretion0,80(21) Syagrus oleracea, Jacaranda jasminoides, Bauhinia cheilantha, Enterolobium contortisiliquum, Erythrina velutina, Mimosa tenuiflora, Myroxylon peruiferum, Poincianella pyramidalis, Senna alexandrina, Stryphnodendronrotundifolium, Ceiba glaziovii, Coutarea hexandra, Genipa americana, Guettarda angelica, Solanum paniculatum, Lantana camara, Ximenia americana, Libidibia ferrea, Hymenaea courbaril, Amburana cearensis, Myracrodruon urundeuva
DNS: stroke, headache (2).(3) Commiphora leptophloeos, Croton conduplicatus, Coutarea hexandra.0,0DNS (7–32): Headache (13), nerves (8), stroke (7), neuritis, sciatica, diseases of the nervous system, migraine0,58(14) Acrocomia aculeata, Bauhinia cheilantha, Enterolobium contortisiliquum, Erythrina velutina, Mimosa caesalpiniifolia, Poincianella pyramidalis, Coutarea hexandra, Genipa americana, Lippia microphylla, Ximenia americana, Libidibia ferrea, Hymenaea courbaril, Amburana cearensis, Myracrodruon urundeuva
RSD: influenza (24), cough (11), expectorant (5), sinusitis (2), asthma, sore throat, nasal congestion(14) Myracrodruon urundeuva, Commiphora leptophloeos, Croton heliotropiifolius, Amburana cearensis, Anadenanthera colubrina, Enterolobium contortisiliquum, Hymenaea courbaril, Mimosa caesalpiniifolia, Myroxylon peruiferum, Poincianella pyramidalis, Lippia microphylla, Ziziphus joazeiro, Coutarea hexandra, Guettarda angelica.0,70RSD (22–369): influenza (105), cough (104), expectorant (25), pneumonia (3), bronchitis (38), asthma (15), coryza (2), sinusitis (19), hoarseness (3), respiratory diseases (12), inflammation in the nose, sore throat (20), whooping cough (2), cold (6), nasal congestion (4), lung diseases (4), pulmonary edema (2), respiratory tiredness, pulmonary infection, shortness of breath, rhinitis, diphtheria0,91(33) Astronium fraxinifolium, Acrocomia aculeata, Bromelia laciniosa, Commiphora leptophloeos, Operculina macrocarpa, Croton blanchetianus, Croton conduplicatus, Croton heliotropiifolius, Anadenanthera colubrina, Bauhinia cheilantha, Enterolobium contortisiliquum, Erythrina velutina, Mimosa caesalpiniifolia, Mimosa tenuiflora, Myroxylon peruiferum, Poincianella pyramidalis, Senegalia tenuifolia, Senna alexandrina, Stryphnodendronrotundifolium, Ceiba glaziovii, Bredemeyera brevifolia, Triplaris gardneriana, Ziziphus joazeiro, Coutarea hexandra, Genipa americana, Solanum paniculatum, Lantana camara, Lippia microphylla, Ximenia americana, Libidibia ferrea, Hymenaea courbaril, Amburana cearensis, Myracrodruon urundeuva
DVSS-E: inflammation in the eye(1) Acrocomia aculeata.0,0DVSS-E (2-3): eye problem (2), cataract0,50(2) Mimosa tenuiflora, Myroxylon peruiferum
---DASS-E (2-2): labyrinthitis, ear infections0,0(2) Libidibia ferrea, Myracrodruon urundeuva
---SI (2–5): sexual impotence (3), aphrodisiac (2)0,50(3) Bauhinia cheilantha, Poincianella pyramidalis, Hymenaea courbaril
DASS-E: Disorders of the Auditory Sensory System-Ears; DBHO: Diseases of Blood and Hematopoietic Organs; DCS: Diseases of the Circulatory System; DDS: Disorder of the Digestive System; DEGNM: Disease of the Endocrine Glands, Nutrition and Metabolism; DGS: Disorder of the Genitourinary System; DMSCT: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue; DNS: Diseases of the Nervous System; DSSCT: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Cellular Tissue; DVSS-E: Disorders of the Visual Sensory System-Eyes; ICF1: Informants Consensus Factor for the community of Quincuncá; ICF2: Informants Consensus Factor for other areas; IPD: Infectious and Parasitic Diseases; IPOCEC: Injuries, Poisonings and other Consequences of External Causes; MBD: Mental and Behavioral Disorders; N: Neoplasms; NDDP: Nondefined Disorders or Pain; NS1: number of species for the community of Quincuncá; NS2: number of species for other areas; RSD: Respiratory System Disorder; SI: Sexual impotence.