Publications by authors named "Janaine Alberto Marangoni Faoro"

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.

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Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Dipteryx alata Vogel., popularly known as "baru", is a native species of Brazilian cerrado used by "Ribeirinhos" in the North Araguaia microregion. In the traditional medicine, maceration of barks or leaves infusion are used to treat back and muscle pain, osteoporosis and rheumatism.

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Background: Guettarda viburnoides Cham. & Schltdl., "veludinho do campo", is used in the Brazilian Amazon for its effects on the central nervous system (CNS) as a "brain tonic"; however, scientific evidence is needed to elucidate its ethnobotanical uses.

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