Neglected Plant Species from South America in an Organic Life

The world needs a paradigm change from the current view on many plants to secure both future food and nutrition. Many neglected and underutilized plants, especially medicinal and aromatic plants are nutrient-dense, appropriate for diversifying diets, provide enough vitamins and micronutrients for people, high resistant to diseases and pests, and can be adapted in many regions and of course with tremendous pharmaceutical benefits. Many of the medicinal plant species which were common in traditional medicine are still neglected and underutilized, especially in developing and under-developing countries. Lack of attention to these plants meant that their potential medicinal values is underexploited and underestimated.