Scientific research has categorized the benefits of medicinal plants into several key health areas:
: 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. plantas-medicinales
The efficacy of these plants stems from secondary metabolites that provide various biological activities: 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 plantas-medicinales