Chemodiversity of Essential Oils From Eugenia uniflora L. Collected in Different Phytophysiognomies of the Coastal Region of Rio de Janeiro. [PDF]
Essential oils from Eugenia uniflora collected in different coastal phytophysiognomies of Rio de Janeiro showed notable chemodiversity. GC‐MS and GC‐FID analyses revealed nine chemotypes, mainly rich in curzerene and selina‐1,3,7(11)‐trien‐8‐one. ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the yield, color, and chemical composition of Eugenia uniflora ...
Duarte Junior EB +13 more
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Single-Step Isolation of Phyllacanthone From Cnidoscolus quercifolius Using Centrifugal Partition Chromatography. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Favelines, benzocycloheptene diterpenes exclusively found in Cnidoscolus quercifolius, have shown promising anticancer properties, particularly phyllacanthone. Nevertheless, the isolation of these compounds remains challenging due to their similar polarity.
Nai S +11 more
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Antioxidant Activity of an Aqueous Leaf Extract from Uncaria tomentosa and Its Major Alkaloids Mitraphylline and Isomitraphylline in Caenorhabditis elegans [PDF]
Uncaria tomentosa (Rubiaceae) has a recognized therapeutic potential against various diseases associated with oxidative stress. The aim of this research was to evaluate the antioxidant potential of an aqueous leaf extract (ALE) from U. tomentosa, and its
Bruna C. Azevedo +10 more
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Borneol, a bicyclic monoterpene, has been evaluated for antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities. Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities were studied by measuring nociception by acetic acid, formalin, hot plate, and grip strength tests,
Jackson Roberto Guedes da Silva Almeida +9 more
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Leonurus japonicus Houtt. extract containing isoquercitrin reduces airway inflammation in mice with allergic asthma [PDF]
BackgroundLeonurus japonicus Houtt. (Lamiaceae) has traditionally been used to treat respiratory disorders, including cough and dyspnea. The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic potential of a standardized hydroalcoholic extract from the ...
Camila Carla Guimarães +10 more
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Context. Chaptalia nutans (L.) Pol. (family: Asteraceae) is widely used in traditional medicine as laxative and anticough medications and especially in the traumatisms, wounds, and hemorrhages in topical preparations. Objective. This work was to evaluate the chemical constitution of the hydromethanolic (30/70 methanol‐water) macerating extract obtained
Letiele Bruck de Souza +9 more
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AVALIAÇÃO DA QUALIDADE DOS FRUTOS DE FUNCHO (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) UTILIZADOS NO PREPARO DE CHÁS
A espécie Foeniculum vulgare Mill. conhecida popularmente como funcho ou falsa erva-doce, apresenta óleos essenciais em sua composição, onde está contido o princípio ativo que caracteriza a ação estomática, diurética, carminativa, anti-inflamatória ...
Renato Farina Menegon +4 more
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Essential oil composition and antinociceptive activity of Thymus capitatus
Context: The essential oil (EO) from Thymus capitatus Hoff. et Link. (Lamiaceae) has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
Juan Carlos Ramos Gonçalves +7 more
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CARACTERÍSTICAS SOCIOECONÔMICAS DOS COMERCIANTES DE PLANTAS MEDICINAIS DE CURRAIS NOVOS/RN
As feiras livres são espaços dinâmicos, essenciais à integração socioeconômica entre comunidades, em especial nas cidades de pequeno porte. Dentre os produtos disponíveis, encontram-se as plantas medicinais, importantes recursos terapêuticos para a ...
Francisco Angelo Gurgel da Rocha +7 more
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Plantas medicinais: cura segura? [PDF]
This paper reviews the recent literature on synergism, adulteration and risks of using medicinal plants. The use of copaiba and sacaca plants as well as their adulteration and side effects, are also described. In addition, the new regulations on phytotherapeutic registration in Brazil and Europe are discussed.
Veiga Junior, Valdir F. +2 more
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