Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Amburana cearensis: A Scientometric Study on an Endangered Medicinal Tree

Q2 Agricultural and Biological Sciences International Journal of Forestry Research Pub Date : 2024-03-18 DOI:10.1155/2024/1699607
Ayane Emília Dantas dos Santos, C. Fajardo, Vivian Raquel Bezerra de Sousa, Fábio de Almeida Vieira
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Amburana cearensis (Fabaceae) is a native tree of the Brazilian northeastern semiarid region, which has considerable economic, medicinal, and social importance, especially in the Caatinga biome. This study aims to identify the scientific knowledge generated about the pharmacological applicability of the species. We analyzed scientific works on the widespread pharmacological use of A. cearensis, adopting the scientometric research method. The medicinal properties were classified according to the uses mentioned in the manuscripts, considering body systems and treated symptoms. They were associated with the International Classification of Diseases and Related Health. We identified a total of 86 articles addressing the medicinal potential of the species, distributed in 57 journals published between 2005 and 2023. There was a significant increase in publications during the period evaluated. Also, the species has been widely used in traditional medicine, which has attracted new studies, especially experimental ones focusing on unraveling its pharmacological potential. One trend observed was a significant geographic bias, since most of the studies investigated were carried out by researchers linked to Brazilian institutions located mainly in the northeast. This region includes the largest number of species occurrence points, explaining the interest of these institutions in recognizing the biological potential of their local or regional flora. In-depth investigations into the medicinal properties and secondary metabolites produced by A. cearensis should continue so that its therapeutic benefits are fully understood. However, it is necessary to link research into chemical and pharmacological properties with consideration of the importance of sustainable management of the species, since it faces risks of extinction. We acknowledge that an earlier version of this manuscript was presented as a dissertation by Ayane Emília Dantas dos Santos to fulfil the academic requirements for the degree of Forest Science at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte. The dissertation is available for reference at the following link: https://repositorio.ufrn.br/jspui/bitstream/123456789/46918/1/Cienciometriaetnobotanicamodelagem_Santos_2022.pdf.
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探索茜草的治疗潜力:关于一种濒危药用树的科学计量学研究
Amburana cearensis(豆科)是巴西东北部半干旱地区的一种原生树种,具有相当重要的经济、药用和社会意义,尤其是在卡廷加生物群落中。本研究旨在确定有关该物种药理应用性的科学知识。我们采用科学计量学研究方法,分析了有关 A. cearensis 广泛药用价值的科学著作。根据手稿中提到的用途,考虑到身体系统和治疗症状,对药用特性进行了分类。它们与《国际疾病与相关健康分类》相关联。我们在 2005 年至 2023 年期间发表的 57 种期刊中,共发现了 86 篇涉及该物种药用潜力的文章。在评估期间,该物种的论文数量大幅增加。此外,该物种在传统医学中被广泛使用,这也吸引了新的研究,尤其是侧重于揭示其药理潜力的实验研究。观察到的一个趋势是明显的地域偏差,因为大多数调查研究都是由与主要位于东北部的巴西机构有联系的研究人员进行的。该地区的物种出现点数量最多,说明这些机构对认识当地或区域植物区系的生物潜力很感兴趣。应继续深入研究 A. cearensis 的药用特性和产生的次级代谢物,以便充分了解其治疗功效。不过,有必要将化学和药理特性研究与可持续管理该物种的重要性联系起来,因为该物种面临灭绝的风险。我们承认,本手稿的早期版本是 Ayane Emília Dantas dos Santos 为满足北里奥格兰德联邦大学森林科学学位的学术要求而提交的论文。该论文可通过以下链接查阅:https://repositorio.ufrn.br/jspui/bitstream/123456789/46918/1/Cienciometriaetnobotanicamodelagem_Santos_2022.pdf。
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International Journal of Forestry Research
International Journal of Forestry Research Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Forestry
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18 weeks
期刊介绍: International Journal of Forestry Research is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes original research and review articles focusing on the management and conservation of trees or forests. The journal will consider articles looking at areas such as tree biodiversity, sustainability, and habitat protection, as well as social and economic aspects of forestry. Other topics covered include landscape protection, productive capacity, and forest health.
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