Folk Medicine
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1. Pavonia Cav. SPECIES (MALVACEAE SENSU LATO) AS SOURCE OF NEW DRUGS: A REVIEW
Pavonia Cav., is a genus in the Malvaceae sensu lato family, containing 271 species with worldwide distribution, although with a higher diversity in America and Asia. Species from this genus are traditionally used in folk medicine with several biological activities, arousing scientific interest on the search for the substances responsible for such activities
Química Nova. Publicado em: 2022
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2. TANINOS E FLAVONOIDES DAS FLORES DE EUGENIA UNIFLORA (MYRTACEAE)
Eugenia uniflora, popularly known as pitanga, is a native species of the Brazilian flora, widely used in folk medicine for the treatment of various diseases and which has several bioactive chemical constituents. The aim of this work was to analyze the chemical composition of flowers visited by bees from Eugenia uniflora by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatogr
Química Nova. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Royleanine A, an Antitumor Dihydro-β-agarofuran Sesquiterpene Pyridine Alkaloid from Maytenus royleanus
Genus Maytenus (Celastraceae) has proved to be a good source of new bioactive sesquiterpene pyridine alkaloids. Maytenus royleanus is a medicinal plant used in folk medicine for different ailments in a variety of ways around the world. Investigation of the roots of M. royleanus resulted in the isolation of an undescribed antitumor sesquiterpene pyridine alka
Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Isolation and characterization of sesquiterpene lactones from Calea uniflora Less. and their leishmanicidal and trypanocidal activities
Calea uniflora Less., commonly known in Brazil as “erva-de-lagarto” and “arnica-da-praia”, is used in folk medicine to treat internal and external bruises and as anti-inflammatory. However, despite the popular use there is a lack of information in terms of isolation and biological evaluation of its secondary metabolites. Thus, the aims of this study
Quím. Nova. Publicado em: 2021-06
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5. Bioactive Bioflavonoids from Platonia insignis (Bacuri) Residues as Added Value Compounds
Platonia insignis fruit, popularly known as bacuri, is traditionally used in folk medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Therefore, this study determined the chemical composition and biological activities of the bacuri’s shell and seeds extracts, considered residues from its consumption and industrial uses. Four biflavonoids (GB-2a,
J. Braz. Chem. Soc.. Publicado em: 2021-04
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6. Spontaneous vegetative propagules differentiation in Bowdichia virgilioides seedlings maintained at MS basal medium
ABSTRACT Bowdichia virgilioides Kunth is a medium size tree used in folk medicine and in furniture manufacturing which makes it a target of extractive processes. The aim of this work was to evaluate the endogenous content of polyamines, amino acids, and sugars in seedlings of Bowdichia virgilioides that presented or not the development of spontaneously diffe
Rev. Ceres. Publicado em: 2021-02
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7. Copaifera multijuga, Copaifera pubiflora and Copaifera trapezifolia Oleoresins: Chemical Characterization and in vitro Cytotoxic Potential against Tumoral Cell Lines
Copaifera species (Fabaceae) comprises approximately 70 species of large trees, from which 16 can be found in Brazil. The oleoresins obtained from their trunk are widely used in Brazilian folk medicine, which display important antitumoral potential. Chemically, these oleoresins are mainly composed of a mixture of sesquiterpenes and diterpenes. In this paper
J. Braz. Chem. Soc.. Publicado em: 2020-08
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8. Helicteres L. SPECIES (Malvaceae SENSU LATO) AS SOURCE OF NEW DRUGS: A REVIEW
Helicteres genus, Malvaceae, has pantropical distribution, encompasses about 60 species, 31 of them found in Brazil. Species belonging to this genus are used for treatment of various diseases and aroused scientific interest in search for bioactive compounds present in these plants. In this context, this review aims to provide a complete and concise overview
Quím. Nova. Publicado em: 2020-06
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9. COVID-19 e Eventos Coronários Agudos – Danos Colaterais. Um Relato de Caso
Helicteres genus, Malvaceae, has pantropical distribution, encompasses about 60 species, 31 of them found in Brazil. Species belonging to this genus are used for treatment of various diseases and aroused scientific interest in search for bioactive compounds present in these plants. In this context, this review aims to provide a complete and concise overview
Arq. Bras. Cardiol.. Publicado em: 2020-06
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10. 3-Aminofurostane Alkaloids from Solanum paniculatum (“Jurubeba Verdadeira”) Roots
The roots of Solanum paniculatum (Solanaceae) have extensively been used in folk medicine to treat liver infections and as a diuretic. Ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS) were used for the profiling and structural characterization of alkaloids from the roots of S. paniculatum. Six
J. Braz. Chem. Soc.. Publicado em: 2020-05
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11. Phenolic content and antioxidant activity of parts of Passiflora edulis as a function of plant developmental stage
ABSTRACT Passiflora edulis Sims var. flavicarpa O. Deg. (Yellow-passion fruit) is the native plant species most used by juice industries in Brazil while its leaf extracts are widely employed in folk medicine. This study evaluated the phenolic content of leaves, roots, fruit shells and pulp of plants of P. edulis in juvenile, flowering and fruiting stages. Th
Acta Bot. Bras.. Publicado em: 2020-03
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12. Uses of wild vertebrates in traditional medicine by farmers in the region surrounding the Serra do Conduru State Park (Bahia, Brazil)
Resumo: Animais silvestres, domésticos e seus subprodutos são ingredientes importantes na preparação de medicamentos tradicionalmente utilizados na medicina popular, presentes em várias culturas humanas desde a antiguidade. No entanto, a diminuição do número de espécies nas regiões neotropicais, por meio da caça para diversas finalidades, como uso
Biota Neotrop.. Publicado em: 10/01/2020