Towards the discovery of novel phytochemicals for disease prevention from native Australian plants: an ethnobotanical approach.
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr
; 19(3): 330-4, 2010.
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ABSTRACT
Investigation into phytochemicals from foods for disease prevention has increased substantially in the last few decades. However, a clear strategy on the selection of the most promising foods for research has been lacking. An ethnobotanical approach represents an effective method which may improve the outcomes of phytochemical research. Research on the health properties of native Australian plants is limited. The vast number of edible plants used as foods and medicines by the Australian Aboriginal population creates opportunities for the discovery of novel physiologically active compounds. Within this review, we propose an ethnobotanical approach to accelerate research towards the utilisation of native Australian plants for foods with health-enhancing properties.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Medicina Preventiva
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Etnobotánica
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Nativos de Hawái y Otras Islas del Pacífico
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Fitoterapia
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia