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Dermocosmetics in Acne Vulgaris: South African Consensus Recommendations With a Focus on Skin of Color. [PDF]

J Cosmet Dermatol
ABSTRACT Background Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatological disorders worldwide, affecting both adolescents and adults. It frequently leads to significant psychosocial and physical sequelae, including acne‐induced hyperpigmentation and scarring.
Visser WI, Kannenberg SM, Prevost A, Khoza N, Pillay L, Wiid KJ, Heydenrych IR.   +6 more
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The complete chloroplast genome of the lipstick tree, Bixa Orellana (Bixaceae)

Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2019
Bixa orellana is a small tree known for its red, oil-soluble pigment contained in the seed coat that is used as a natural dye and food coloring. In this study, we assembled and characterized the complete chloroplast genome of B.
Seping Dai, Xuwen Li, Jianzhong Ni, Lin Ruan, Renchao Zhou, Wei Lun Ng   +5 more
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Leaves of Moringa oleifera Are Potential Source of Bioactive Compound β-Carotene: Evidence from In Silico and Quantitative Gene Expression Analysis

Molecules, 2023
Moringa oleifera is rich in bioactive compounds such as beta-carotene, which have high nutritional values and antimicrobial applications. Several studies have confirmed that bioactive-compound-based herbal medicines extracted from the leaves, seeds ...
Ghazala Muteeb, Mohammad Aatif, Mohd Farhan, Abdulrahman Alsultan, Adil Alshoaibi, Mir Waqas Alam   +5 more
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Traditional Uses, Chemical Constituents, and Biological Activities of Bixa orellana L.: A Review

The Scientific World Journal, 2014
Bixa orellana L., popularly known as “urucum,” has been used by indigenous communities in Brazil and other tropical countries for several biological applications, which indicates its potential use as an active ingredient in pharmaceutical products.
Daniela de Araújo Vilar, Marina Suênia de Araujo Vilar, Túlio Flávio Accioly de Lima e Moura, Fernanda Nervo Raffin, Márcia Rosa de Oliveira, Camilo Flamarion de Oliveira Franco, Petrônio Filgueiras de Athayde-Filho, Margareth de Fátima Formiga Melo Diniz, José Maria Barbosa-Filho   +8 more
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ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITIES OF BIXIN PIGMENT FROM ANNATTO (Bixa orellana L.) SEEDS

Indonesian Journal of Chemistry, 2010
Research on Bixa orellana L. have been done to isolate, identify and determine bixin percentage, the antioxidant and antibacterial activities of bixin from B. orellana seed.
Pipin T. Kurniawati, H. Soetjipto, Leenawati Limantara   +2 more
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Effect of the Hydroethanolic Extract of Bixa orellana Linn (Bixaceae) Leaves on Castor Oil-Induced Diarrhea in Swiss Albino Mice

Gastroenterology Research and Practice, 2019
Objective. The treatment of diarrheal diseases is a serious problem in developing countries, where population generally uses medicinal plants. The leaves of Bixa orellana have been reported to be traditionally used in the treatment of diarrhea by local ...
Michel Archange Fokam Tagne, Hypolyte Akaou, Paul Aimé Noubissi, Angèle Foyet Fondjo, Yaouke Rékabi, Henri Wambe, René Kamgang, Jean-Louis Essame Oyono   +7 more
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Desarrollo de un tinte cosmético a base de semilla de Bixa orellana L. (Bixaceae) y evaluación de su efecto in vitro

Scientia Agropecuaria, 2018
El estudio tuvo como finalidad desarrollar un tinte cosmético natural a base de semilla de Bixa orellana L. (Bixaceae) y evaluar su efecto in vitro. Para el desarrollo del tinte cosmético de la semilla de Bixa orellana L.
Carmen I. Ayala-Jara, Ericson F. Castillo-Saavedra, Katterine Y. Alfaro-Avalos, Eva Aspiros-Freyre, Luis E. Seclén-Ayala   +4 more
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The power of choice: how early performance of tree species may shape direct seeding for tropical forest restoration

Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction The success of direct seeding depends on appropriate species selection. Understanding the geographic and taxonomic distribution of species used, along with their performance profiles, can inform more effective restoration outcomes.
Julian E. Jurado Ceron, Ivonir Piotrowski, Fatima C. Márquez Piña‐Rodrigues   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biochemical evaluation of spent Bixa (Bixa Orellana) seeds for potential application in the food industry

Discover Food
Biological raw materials and side-streams generated during food processing may contain chemically diverse compounds with biological activity, that can be harnessed towards food system and environmental protection.
Winnie Akinyi Nyonje, Willis Owino, George Ooko Abong   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

“Bixa Preta” no Instagram

Revista Eco-Pós
Este texto se propõe a discutir as expressões de masculinidades negras homoafetivas através de noções sobre a "Bixa Preta" na rede social Instagram.
Geovane Pereira da Silva, Michel Alves Ferreira   +1 more
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