title: Mexican medicinal plants used for treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
abstract: This article reviews the state of research for a number of plants traditionally related to treatment of cardiovascular diseases. It stresses the importance of both anthropological surveys and historical studies for the proper understanding of this ancient and still very popular medicine.
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008800:Mexico; D010598:Pharmacognosy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010946:Plants, Medicinal
chemical_list: D010936:Plant Extracts