Technical-scientific production and knowledge networks about medicinal plants and herbal medicines in the Amazon.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This paper explores the role of Brazilian research institutions in the global and national context of study of medicinal plants. Most of these plants have ethnopharmacological use and herbal medicines related to the Amazon. It highlights Brazil's position in scientific production and the importance of Amazonian resources in developing phytomedicines. The study aims to provide an overview of the technical-scientific production of medicinal plants and herbal medicines related to the Amazon, focusing on scientific impact, collaboration, Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of scientific production, and innovation system maturity.

Methods

The study employs a comprehensive methodological approach, including data collection from Scopus covering the period from 2002 to 202

SUBMITTER: Lepsch-Cunha N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11199724 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature