Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 1991 ; 86 Suppl 2(): 13-6.

Plants used in traditional medicine of China and Brazil.

Matos FJ, Machado MI, Alencar JW, Matos ME, Craveiro AA.

LaboratÃ³rio de Produtos Natuais, Universidade Federal do CearÃ¡, Fortaleza, Brasil.

Even though the rationale behind the use of medicinal plants in Brazil and China is different, twenty four species are used in both countries. Scientific name, vulgar name and uses in both countries along with their chemical constituents are listed.