Table 1.
The main plants cited to treat viral diseases in Marajó Island.
| Species | Occurrence * | Native Name in Marajó | Part of Plant | Use and Indication | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continent | Region | ||||
| Alpiniazerumbet L. | Southern America | Brazil | Vindicá | L, B | Infusion used to treat common viruses |
| Bixa Orellana L. | Europe, Southern America | Northern europe, Brazil | Urucum | L | Infusion used to treat flu |
| Citrus limon | Southern America | Brazil | Limãozinho | JF | Juice used to treat flu |
| Citrus limonum Risso | Southern America | Brazil | Limoeiro | BF | Infusion used to eliminate secretion from the lungs |
| Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) | Europe, Southern America | Northern europe, Brazil | Mastruz | L | Juice is used to eliminate secretion from the lungs in viral infections |
| Libidibia ferrea (Mart. ex Tul.) L.P.Queiroz | Southern America | Brazil | Jucá | S | Infusion used to treat flu |
| Ocimum gratissimum L. | Southern America | Brazil | Alfavacão | L | Tea used to treat flu and cough |
| Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng | South Africa, Southern America | Kenya, Angola, Mozambique, Swaziland, northern Natal, Brazil | Hortelã-Grande | L | Tea used to treat inflammation and sore throat |
| Spondias mombin L. | Southern America | Brazil | Taperebazeiro | L, B | Infusion used against herpes virus |
Note: L: Leaves; B: Bark; BF: Bark of Fruit; S: Seeds; JF: Juice of Fruit; O: Oil; * http://www.worldfloraonline.org/ (accessed on 15 January 2022).