The Apiaceae family includes some of the most known medicinal, food and spice species in the world some of which have been used by humans since antiquity. Local people in different regions use many species of the family but the information regarding their uses is scattered. Traditionally used species are good candidates for bioprospecting. Combining traditional uses with phylogenetic data helps...

In Sri Lankan and Indian traditional systems of medicine, Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn. (Family: Cucurbitaceae) is one the medicinal plants frequently utilised to create formulations treat a range illnesses conditions. Along with other plant components, aerial parts T. are used indigestion, bilious fevers, boils, sores, skin eruptions like eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, inflammation, ulcers, d...