: Plants like Matricaria chamomilla (Chamomile) and Mentha spicata (Spearmint) are widely used to treat gastritis, peptic ulcers, and irritable bowel syndrome due to their bioactive polyphenols and terpenoids.
Medicinal plants ( plantas medicinales ) have been the foundation of human healthcare since prehistoric times, evolving from traditional folk knowledge into the basis for modern pharmaceuticals. Recent reviews emphasize that while these plants offer vast therapeutic potential, scientific validation and safety studies are critical for their integration into modern medicine. Core Therapeutic Applications plantas-medicinales
: Ethnobotanical studies of the Q’eqchi Maya women highlight plants with analgesic and progestagenic effects that support traditional management of menstruation and menopause. Key Bioactive Compounds : Plants like Matricaria chamomilla (Chamomile) and Mentha
Scientific research has categorized the benefits of medicinal plants into several key health areas: plantas-medicinales
