Fitoterapia
December 2024
Although Aristolochia plants remain controversial due to their toxicity, this group of perianth-bearing plants, which includes the medicinal species Aristolochia esperanzae, is among the most relevant from an ethnobotanical perspective. All parts of A. esperanzae are used in popular medicine in the form of infusion for the treatment of rheumatism.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Ethnopharmacol
February 2025
Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Guettarda viburnoides, "veludinho do campo," is traditionally used for the treatment of pain and inflammatory conditions in humans; however, only one scientific study has reported this effect in an ear inflammatory model. Therefore, it is necessary to explore other in vivo models and the chemical composition of this medicinal plant.
Aim Of The Study: A chemical investigation of methanolic extract of G.
: is used in folk medicine to treat pain and arthritis. Palmatine is an alkaloid isolated from several plants, including leaves. The aim of the present study was to investigate the analgesic, anti-arthritic, and anti-inflammatory potential of the methanolic extract of (EMAS) and palmatine.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe decoction of Benth. leaves is used in Brazilian folk medicine for anti-spasmodic, antipyretic, and anxiolytic purposes. Some of the biological effects of an extract have been shown to be anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and antidepressant effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCurr Issues Mol Biol
August 2024
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of ylang-ylang () essential oil (YEO) on models of experimental arthritis, persistent inflammation, and nociception in mice. YEO treatment at doses of 100 and 200 mg/kg reduced the infiltration of leukocytes into the joint cavities of mice submitted to zymosan-induced arthritis 6 h and 7 days after arthritis induction. At these doses, YEO treatment reduced the formation of joint edema 4 and 6 h after arthritis induction, and at a dose of 200 mg/kg, YEO treatment reduced mechanical hyperalgesia 3 and 4 h after arthritis induction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPharmaceuticals (Basel)
April 2024
Species of the genus are used in popular medicine for pain, inflammatory symptoms, and mental disorders. (Müll. Arg.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe toxicological potential of the ethanolic extract from (EECG), a species traditionally recognised for its antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory and hypercholesterolemic properties, was investigated in acute and subacute toxicity models in rats. In the acute toxicity test, 2000 mg/kg of EECG was administered orally in female rats, while male and female rats received 250, 500 or 750 mg/kg of EECG for the subacute toxicity test. No evidence of toxicity was observed in the animals acutely exposed, indicating that the LD50 is above 2000 mg/kg.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Mart.] Kausel (Myrtaceae), popularly known as "jabuticaba," is a fruit species native to Brazil. Despite extensive widespread usage, its antiatherosclerotic properties' impact remains unknown.
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November 2023
Purpose: To assess the effect of the ethanolic extract of the leaves of three species of plants from the Piperaceae family on reducing necrosis and enhancing wound healing in an animal model of degloving injuries.
Methods: The animals were divided into six groups, each consisting of six animals: sham, negative control, EEPA (Piper amalago ethanolic extract), EEPG (Piper glabratum ethanolic extract), EEPV (Piper vicosanum ethanolic extract), and positive control receiving hyperbaric oxygenation. The animals underwent surgery to induce excision wounds, and the extent of cutaneous necrosis was evaluated using graphic software, while wound healing was assessed through histopathology.
Background: This study evaluated the maternal, embryotoxic, and teratogenic effects of the aqueous extract of Casearia sylvestris (AECS), a species listed in the Unique Health System of Brazil, and widely used for treating several conditions, such as diarrhea, wounds, pain, and ulcers.
Methods: Pregnant rats were daily treated orally with 0, 175, 350, or 700 mg/kg/body weight of AECS, from gestational day (GD) 6 to 15 (organogenesis period). On GD 20, the pregnant rats were euthanized, and the litters submitted to an assessment of fetal development.
BMC Complement Med Ther
May 2023
Salvia lachnostachys Benth is native to Brazil and has anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, cytotoxic, antitumor, and antihyperalgesic activities. The population, including pregnant women, consume this plant to treat pain, inflammation, flu, spasms, insomnia, and depression, mainly. There are no safety reports on the use of this plant during pregnancy.
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March 2023
Kunth is a plant traditionally used to treat pain and inflammation in the Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Even pregnant women consume this plant. Toxicology studies of the ethanolic extract from the leaves of (EEPg) could establish the safety of popular use of .
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January 2023
3-heptylidene-4,6-dimethoxy-3-isobenzofuran-1-one (Phthalide ) is the precursor of three resorcinol lipids that have been described as potential chemotherapeutic agents and capable of potentiating the effects of cyclophosphamide. In this study, we evaluated the genotoxic potential, cell-killing potential, and interactions with cyclophosphamide and cisplatin of phthalide . Twelve groups were created from 120 mice: Negative Control, cyclophosphamide (100 mg/kg), cisplatin (6 mg/kg), Phthalide (5, 10 and 20 mg/kg), and associations of with cyclophosphamide and with cisplatin.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Ethnopharmacol
March 2023
Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Serjania marginata Casar (Sapindaceae Family) Leaves are popularly used against abdominal pain. Antiulcer properties of S. marginata were scientifically described, however rare studies showed the antinociceptive effects of this plant.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEthnopharmacological Relevance: The infusion of Serjania erecta Radlk (Sapindaceae) (popular name "cipó-cinco-folhas") leaves is used in popular medicine to treat back pain. The anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperalgesic and anti-nociceptive properties of the ethanolic extract from S. erecta leaves (EESE) has not been yet completely clarified.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOndansetron is a 5HT3 receptor antagonist widely used to treat hyperemesis gravidarum, although its safety is still questionable. Since 5HT3 receptors, which are the target of this drug, can interfere with brain development through changes in neurotransmitter levels, this study evaluated whether the prenatal exposure to this drug could compromise reproductive and behavioral parameters in male offspring. Pregnant rats were treated with ondansetron (1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNonclinical trials are important to validate the efficacy and safety of medicinal plants. Scientific toxicological studies with Yuncker have showed its safety; however, no studies have indicated the analgesic or antiarthritic potential of the ethanolic extract of leaves (EEPV). The objective of the present work was to evaluate the antiarthritic and antinociceptive effects of EEPV in experimental mouse models.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPharmaceutics
November 2022
is a native Brazilian plant found in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul. It is used in folk medicine to treat kidney diseases, skin diseases, infections, rheumatism, gastrointestinal diseases, and respiratory diseases. It is also used as an abortifacient.
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January 2023
Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi (Anacardiaceae) is rich in essential oil, distinguished by a predominance of monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, it being widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of inflammations.
Aim Of Study: This study's objective was to investigate the chemical composition of the essential oil of S. terebinthifolia (EOST) collected in six states of Brazil, evaluate its anti-inflammatory effects in mice, and analyze the histochemistry and micromorphology of leaves and stems.
J Tissue Eng Regen Med
October 2022
The increase of individuals with Osteoarthritis (OA) has generated an increase in public spending in the treatments, which are still not that effective. So, the purpose of this study was to analyze and compare four types of interventions: platelet-rich plasma (PRP), adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs), ADSCs + PRP and the standard surgical video arthroscopy (All groups passed through standard arthroscopy before intervention). The evaluation was performed by applying the questionnaires Western Ontario McMaster Universities, Short Form Health Survey 36 and Visual Analog Pain Scale, also by analyzing the synovial fluid (inflammatory cytokines, enzymatic, colorimetric and viscosity analysis), this evaluation happened in two moments: before the surgical procedures and after 6 months of the interventions and also was made a comparison to standard arthroscopy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRegul Toxicol Pharmacol
August 2022
The toxicological potential of the ethanolic extract from Gomphrena celosioides (EEGC), a medicinal plant used as a natural analgesic, was investigated in acute and subacute toxicity models in rodents. For the acute toxicity test, 2000 mg/kg of EEGC was administered orally to male and female Wistar rats, while Swiss mice received 75, 150 or 300 mg/kg of EEGC for the subacute toxicity test. Animals treated with an only dose of 2000 mg/kg EEGC showed no clinical signs of toxicity, indicating that the LD is higher than this dose.
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August 2022
Several biological activities of the fungal exopolysaccharide (1 → 3)(1 → 6)-β-d-glucan (botryosphaeran) have been described in the literature, but its effects on inflammation have not been evaluated. This study aimed to investigate the action of botryosphaeran on experimental mice models of carrageenan-induced acute pleurisy and acute paw edema, and complete Freund's adjuvant-induced persistent paw edema. All botryosphaeran doses tested (1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study is to evaluate the phytochemical profile, oral acute toxicity, and the effect of ylang-ylang ( Hook. F. & Thomson) essential oil (YEO) on acute inflammation.
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October 2022
Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Leaves from Psychotria poeppigiana Müll. Arg. (accepted as Palicourea tomentosa (Aubl.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPlanta Med
October 2022
is a Brazilian plant species that is widely used in folk medicine. The present study investigated the role of an aqueous extract of against hypertension in spontaneously hypertensive rats. The aqueous extract of was obtained from the whole plant.
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