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Understanding phenology and forest meteorology dynamics in a South American pharmacological tree [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Biology
Protium heptaphyllum (Burseraceae) is a native species widely studied for its secondary metabolites, yet with limited records regarding its ecology and conservation.
A. S. M. Freire, K. P. T. Chagas, F. M. F. Lucas, F. A. Vieira   +3 more
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Ethnopharmacological Evaluation of Breu Essential Oils from Protium Species Administered by Inhalation

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2017, Issue 1, 2017., 2017
Background. Breu is an aromatic oleoresin which has been used by Amazonian traditional communities as a remedy for headaches and migraines by burning and inhaling the smoke produced during its combustion. This study evaluated the antinociceptive and sedative activities of formulations containing breu essential oils administered by inhalation.
Eduardo Rodrigues da Silva, Danilo Ribeiro de Oliveira, Patrícia Dias Fernandes, Humberto Ribeiro Bizzo, Suzana Guimarães Leitão, Ken Yasukawa   +5 more
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Neurobehavioral and Antioxidant Effects of Ethanolic Extract of Yellow Propolis

Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Volume 2016, Issue 1, 2016., 2016
Propolis is a resin produced by bees from raw material collected from plants, salivary secretions, and beeswax. New therapeutic properties for the Central Nervous System have emerged. We explored the neurobehavioral and antioxidant effects of an ethanolic extract of yellow propolis (EEYP) rich in triterpenoids, primarily lupeol and β‐amyrin.
Cinthia Cristina Sousa de Menezes da Silveira, Luanna Melo Pereira Fernandes, Mallone Lopes Silva, Diandra Araújo Luz, Antônio Rafael Quadros Gomes, Marta Chagas Monteiro, Christiane Schineider Machado, Yohandra Reyes Torres, Tatiana Onofre de Lira, Antonio Gilberto Ferreira, Enéas Andrade Fontes-Júnior, Cristiane Socorro Ferraz Maia, Giuseppe Cirillo   +12 more
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New value chain Pentadesma nuts and butter from West Africa to international markets: Biological activities, health benefits, and physicochemical properties

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 12, Issue 2, Page 907-920, February 2024.
Our intention in the present review was to give an overview of the biological activities of plants and an account of the potential properties of Pentadesma products (pulp, kernels, and butter) and outline the way for future relevant research to improve their state of knowledge.
Ifagbémi Bienvenue Chabi, Midimahu Vahid Aïssi, Oscar Zannou, Yénoukounmè E. Kpoclou, Bernolde Paul Ayegnon, Marius Eric Badoussi, Vénérande Y. Ballogou, Gulden Goksen, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah, Adéchola P. Polycarpe Kayodé   +9 more
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Biological Effects of Medicinal Plants on Induced Periodontitis: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Dentistry, Volume 2016, Issue 1, 2016., 2016
Objective. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the advances in the study of medicinal plants and their biologic effects on periodontitis in animal models. Study Design. A systematic search was conducted by three independent researchers, who screened articles published up to March/2016, to identify the studies that contained sufficient ...
Jefferson Soares de Oliveira, Moara e Silva Conceição Pinto, Lucas de Araújo de Bastos Santana, Antonione Santos Bezerra Pinto, David di Lenardo, Daniel Fernando Pereira Vasconcelos, Gul Atilla   +6 more
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Use of Essential Oils and α-Pinene as Insecticides against Sitophilus zeamais and Their Effects on Maize Seed Germination

Agronomy
This study aimed to assess the efficiency of the use of α-pinene and essential oils of Gaultheria procumbens, Juniperus communis, Protium heptaphyllum, and Protium pallidum in treating corn seeds (Zea mays) under storage conditions for the management of ...
Rodrigo de Carvalho Brito, Luiz Evaldo de Moura Pádua, Leticia Rodrigues da Silva, Marcus Eugênio Oliveira Briozo, Paulo Roberto Ramalho Silva, Luzineide Fernandes de Carvalho, Kamilla de Andrade Dutra, Daniela Maria do Amaral Ferraz Navarro, Douglas Rafael e Silva Barbosa, Mariano Oscar Aníbal Ibañez Rojas, Giovana Lopes da Silva, Mariana Oliveira Breda, Gutierres Nelson Silva, Tadeu Barbosa Martins Silva, Erlen Keila Candido e Silva, Solange Maria de França   +15 more
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Chemical composition and acaricidal activity of the leaf and fruit essential oils of Protium heptaphyllum (Aubl.) Marchand (Burseraceae) Composição química e atividade acaricida do óleo essencial das folhas e frutos de Protium heptaphyllum (Aubl.) Marchand (Burseraceae)

Acta Amazonica, 2007
Essential oils from leaves and fruits of Protiumheptaphyllum collected in Tamandaré beach Pernambuco/Brazil were analysed by GC/MS and tested for toxicity and repellent effect against the two spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae).
Wendel José Teles Pontes, José Cândido Guerra de Oliveira, Cláudio Augusto Gomes da Câmara, Adelmo C. H. R. Lopes, Manoel Guedes Correia Gondim Júnior, José Vargas de Oliveira, Reginaldo Barros, Manfred Oswald Erwin Schwartz   +7 more
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Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of the Essential Oil of Resin of

Natural Product Communications, 2006
The essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation from the fresh resin of Protium heptaphyllum was analyzed by GC/MS. The main constituents were: α-pinene (10.5%), α-phellandrene (16.7%), limonene (16.9%), and terpinolene (28.5%).
P. N. Bandeira, A. M. Fonseca, S. M. O. Costa, M. U. D. S. Lins, O. D. L. Pessoa, F. J. Q. Monte, N. A. P. Nogueira, T. L. G. Lemos   +7 more
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Species Turnover across Different Life Stages from Seedlings to Canopy Trees in Swamp Forests of Central Brazil

International Journal of Ecology, Volume 2015, Issue 1, 2015., 2015
Processes driving the assembly of swamp forest communities have been poorly explored. We analyzed natural regeneration and adult tree communities data of a swamp gallery forest in Central Brazil to discuss the role of ecological filters in shaping plant species turnover in a successional gradient.
Clarissa G. Fontes, Bruno M. T. Walter, José Roberto R. Pinto, Gabriel Damasco, Béla Tóthmérész   +4 more
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Gastroprotective effects of essential oil from Protium heptaphyllum on experimental gastric ulcer models in rats [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia, 2011
Peptic ulcers are a common disorder of the entire gastrointestinal tract, its etiology has not been completely elucidated. The basic physiopathological of peptic ulcers result from an imbalance between some endogenous aggressive factor and cytoprotective factors.
Araujo, Deborah A. O. Valim, Takayama, Christiane, de-Faria, Felipe M., Socca, Eduardo A. R., Dunder, Ricardo J., Manzo, Luis P., Luiz-Ferreira, Anderson, Souza-Brito, Alba R. M.   +7 more
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