Publications by authors named "Icaro E F Silva"
This study demonstrates analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of hydroalcoholic extracts of leaves, bark and flowers from the (Bignoniaceae) plant, recognized as 'Ipê roxo' in Brazil. The extracts were evaluated in male Swiss albino mice via oral administration. Moreover, results of the paw oedema test induced by carrageenan revealed that extracts of leaves and bark displayed relevant anti-inflammatory activity potential at the dosage of 100 mg/kg, 300 mg/kg, and 500 mg/kg.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The aim of the present study was to investigate the efficacy and tolerability of acupuncture (AC), Tanacetum (TAN) or combined treatment on quality of life in women with chronic migraine (CM).
Methods: A total of 69 women volunteers were randomly divided into 3 groups: AC, acupuncture administered in 20 sessions over 10 weeks (n=22); TAN, at 150 mg/day (n=23); and AC+TAN (n=23). The primary outcome was Short-Form 36 (SF-36) quality of life assessment score.
Article Synopsis
- Tabebuia sp. is a plant native to Central and South America, and while its bark extracts have been well-studied, little research has been done on the effects of its flower extract.
- A study evaluated the genotoxic potential of a flower extract from T. impetiginosa ("ipê roxo") on blood and liver cells of male Wistar rats using different doses of the extract.
- Results showed that except for the lowest dose (100 mg kg(-1)), higher doses caused significant DNA damage, especially in liver cells, suggesting a dose-dependent response, and further research is needed to better understand these effects.