Lichens used in the Traditional Medicine by the Pankararu Indigenous Community, Pernambuco – Brazil

Lichens used in the Traditional Medicine by the Pankararu Indigenous Community, Pernambuco – Brazil

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Abstract

This is the first report of use of lichens as medicament in Brazilian semi-arid.  Active compounds were found in lichens used by Pankararu people.

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How to Cite This Article

E. C. Pereira, A. Londono-Castaneda, M. L. L. Buril, ianerego, neli.k.honda, nhsilva. 2018. "Lichens used in the Traditional Medicine by the Pankararu Indigenous Community, Pernambuco – Brazil". Global Journal of Science Frontier Research - C: Biological Science GJSFR-C Volume 17 (GJSFR Volume 17 Issue C4).

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Lichens used in the Traditional Medicine by the Pankararu Indigenous Community, Pernambuco – Brazil

E. Pereira
E. Pereira Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
A. Londono-Castaneda
A. Londono-Castaneda
M. Buril
M. Buril