University of Szeged Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Programme of Pharmacognosy Department of Pharmacognosy (original) (raw)

This study explores the medicinal plants used in traditional medicine by the Porvenir indigenous community in Bolivia, emphasizing their phytochemical and pharmacological characteristics. Key objectives include documenting traditional knowledge, isolating and structurally determining N-alkylamides and lignans, and comparing folk uses with scientific literature. A focus on the efficacy of these compounds against central nervous system disturbances also aims to enhance understanding of their therapeutic potential.