Traditional Uses and Big Data Approaches: A Semi-Systematic Review on the Refoundation of Tropical Ethnopharmacology and Pharmacognosy under WHO Frameworks.

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Résumé

Background: Ethnopharmacology plays a central role in the discovery and
validation of medicinal plants and their molecular compounds, particularly in
tropical regions where biodiversity and traditional knowledge are highly concentrated.
Aim: This semi-systematic review aims to examine how ethnopharmacology
and pharmacognosy are being reshaped under WHO frameworks
and data-driven approaches. Methods: A PRISMA-informed semi-systematic
review of peer-reviewed literature was conducted across major scientific databases
and WHO sources. Results: Our research included one hundred and sixteen
studies, revealing partial convergence between traditional uses and pharmacognostic
validation, alongside significant methodological heterogeneity.
Conclusion: Integrative and ethically grounded frameworks are required to
ensure scientific rigor, cultural legitimacy, and sustainability in tropical ethnopharmacology.

Mots-clés

Ethnopharmacology, Medicinal Plants, Traditional Knowledge, Pharmacognosy, WHO, Big Data