Briquette production as a sustainable alternative for waste management in the tannin extraction industry.

Tannins are polyphenols that can be extracted from different parts of the plant and have different known commercial applications. The extraction of tannins generates a significant amount of low-density wastes. An alternative that can be applied to ensure energy reuse of this low-density waste is a densification process, such as briquetting.

Mart. & Zucc. elicits vasorelaxation of rat thoracic aorta through nitric oxide and K channels dependent mechanism.

Mart. & Zucc. (Combretaceae) is a plant commonly found in the regions of the Brazilian cerrado, popularly used for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.