Amazonian medicinal plants efficiently inactivate Herpes and Chikungunya viruses.

The Amazonian species investigated in this research are commonly utilized for their anti-inflammatory properties and their potential against various diseases. However, there is a lack of scientifically supported information validating their biological activities. In this study, a total of seventeen ethanolic or aqueous extracts derived from eight Amazonian medicinal plants were evaluated for their activity against Herpes Simplex type 1 (HSV-1) and Chikungunya viruses (CHIKV).

Chemical and Biological Evaluation of Amazonian Medicinal Plant Aubl.

(Fabaceae) is an economically important tree in the Amazon region and used for its highly resistant heartwood as well as for medicinal purposes. Despite its frequent use, phytochemical investigations have been limited and rather focused on ecological properties than on its pharmacological potential. In this study, we investigated the phytochemistry and bioactivity of stem bark extract and its constituents to identify eventual lead structures for further drug development.

Antimicrobial Prenylated Isoflavones from the Leaves of the Amazonian Medicinal Plant Aubl.

Aubl. (Fabaceae) is an Amazonian medicinal plant species traditionally used for treating skin diseases. In an initial screening, a leaf extract and its subextracts showed antibacterial and antifungal activities.