Genotoxic and antigenotoxic properties of Baccharis trimera in mice.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Baccharis trimera (Less.) (Asteraceae) is a native plant from Brazil. Also known as "carqueja", it is popularly used to treat liver diseases, diabetes, as well as digestive disorders, mainly by women with lower socioeconomic status.

Mutagenic and genotoxic effects of Baccharis dracunculifolia (D.C.).

Baccharis dracunculifolia (D.C.) (Asteraceae), a native plant to Brazil known as "vassourinha" or "alecrim-do-campo", is the most important botanical source of a Brazilian propolis called green propolis.