Comparisons between the use of medicinal plants in indigenous and rural caatinga (dryland) communities in NE Brazil

摘要: In the present study we sought to compare medicinal plants used by two communities established in caatinga lands of Pernambuco State (NE Brazil) -one rural (in municipality Caruaru), and other indigenous (the Fulni-o Amerindians, Aguas Belas). The central idea was investigate whether there are differences between these terms their patterns plant use, even though they inhabit essentially same type environment. results indicated that local environment is an important factor selection plants, reinforcing conclusions surveys undertaken parts world.