Antifungal Activity of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Against Oral Clinical Isolates of Species.

Background: is a medicinal plant commonly used to treat fungal infections in Brazilian Amazonian region.

Objective: This work aimed to evaluate the antifungal activity of the hydroalcoholic extract of (HECi) against oral clinical isolates of spp. and to determine the pharmacognostic parameters of the herbal drug and the phytochemical characteristics of HECi.

Antinociceptive, neurobehavioral and antioxidant effects of Eupatorium triplinerve Vahl on rats.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Eupatorium triplinerve Vahl belongs to the Asteraceae family, popularly known as Japana. It is a perennial shrub native to Amazon rainforests of South America. Its leaves are used through infusions, decoctions, baths, and tea.

Potential behavioral and pro-oxidant effects of Petiveria alliacea L. extract in adult rats.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Petiveria alliacea (Phytolaccaceae) is a perennial shrub indigenous to the Amazon Rainforest and tropical areas of Central and South America, the Caribbean, and sub-Saharan Africa. In folk medicine, Petiveria alliacea has a broad range of therapeutic properties; however, it is also associated with toxic effects.

Aim Of The Study: The present study evaluated the putative effects of Petiveria alliacea on the central nervous system, including locomotor activity, anxiety, depression-like behavior, and memory, and oxidative stress.