Plantas-medicinales Apr 2026

: During the COVID-19 pandemic, a high percentage of populations in regions like Peru (over 80%) turned to medicinal plants for preventive care and treating respiratory symptoms.

: 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. 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 : During the COVID-19 pandemic, a high percentage

Scientific research has categorized the benefits of medicinal plants into several key health areas: : During the COVID-19 pandemic