Anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory potential of aqueous extracts of leaves, barks and roots of Bixa orellana L. (Bixaceae) on acetaminophen-induced liver damage in mice [PDF]
Objective: Bixa orellana is a plant from the Bixaceae family, for which, limited information is available on hepatoprotective properties. This study aimed at evaluating the protective effects of this plant on sub-acute acetaminophen (APAP)-induced liver ...
David Djibersou +3 more
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Avaliação da atividade antioxidante de extratos das folhas de Bixa orellana (Bixaceae) e Maytenus ilicifolia (CelAstraceae) [PDF]
A origem de várias doenças degenerativas, como cardiopatias, aterosclerose, problemas pulmonares, entre outras, está relacionada aos danos promovidos pelos radicais livres.
Mariangela Frabetti Gomes +3 more
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Gondwanan origin of the Dipterocarpaceae-Cistaceae-Bixaceae is supported by fossils, areocladograms, ecomorphological traits and tectonic-plate dynamics [PDF]
There is disparity between the estimated time of origin of the ‘superclade’ Dipterocarpaceae sensu lato, that includes Sarcolaenaceae, Cistaceae, Pakaraimaea, Bixaceae, Cochlospermaceae and Sphaerosepalaceae, as determined by recent molecular phylogenies
Thornhill, Andrew H +4 more
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Este trabalho teve por objetivo caracterizar o perfil químico e físico-químico e as atividades antioxidante e antifúngica do óleo essencial das flores de Cochlospermum regium. As flores foram coletadas em área de Cerrado ripário.
Antonio Carlos Pereira de Menezes Filho +2 more
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Estudo anatômico do lenho de Bixa arborea Huber [PDF]
Resumo Análise microscópica realizada em amostras de madeira de Bixa arborea Huber. da família Bixaceae, revelou a ocorrência de uma estrutura radial não exclusivamente parenquimatosa.
Lourdes Cobra Fedalto
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FIGURE 4 in Bixa atlantica sp. nov. (Bixaceae), a new species of wild annatto from the Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil [PDF]
FIGURE 4. Phenology in Bixa atlantica Antar & Sano and Bixa excelsa Gleason & Krukoff. White slices denote flowering specimens and gray slices, fruiting specimens; The size represents the relative number of specimens from the total which was blooming or ...
Lírio, Elton Johnde +3 more
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FIGURE 5. Bixa excelsa Gleason & Krukoff. A in Bixa atlantica sp. nov. (Bixaceae), a new species of wild annatto from the Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil [PDF]
FIGURE 5. Bixa excelsa Gleason & Krukoff. A. Vegetative branch; B. Trunk bark; C. Inflorescence. D. Branch with flowers and older fruits. E. Fruits. F. Older fruits and seeds. A–D. Photos by Marcelo F. Simon. E–F. Photos by Narcísio C. Bigio.Published as
Lírio, Elton Johnde +3 more
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Flora of the cangas of Serra dos Carajás, Pará, Brazil: Bixaceae [PDF]
Two species of Bixaceae were found in Serra dos Carajás, Pará state, Brazil: Bixa orellana and Cochlospermum orinocense. Morphological descriptions, illustration, taxonomic comments, geographical distribution and habitat of each species are presented.
Aluisio José Fernandes Júnior (5694308) +1 more
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O urucum é um arbusto da família Bixaceae, utilizado na fabricação de corantes naturais para a indústria alimentícia e cosmética. No Brasil, somente nos últimos 15 anos, houve maior interesse pelo cultivo, pois se tornou uma alternativa agrícola ...
Augusto Jorge Cavalcante Costa +2 more
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Relationship between Secondary Metabolites, Antiradical Activities, and Colour Characteristics of Cochlospermum Tinctorium A. Rich. (Bixaceae) Root [PDF]
Cochlospermum tinctorium A. Rich. (Bixaceae) is a widespread herbaceous plant in the African sahelian and soudanian zones. Its root is used as food and medicinal plant.
Ndouyang, C. J. +5 more
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