Evaluation of phenolic compounds and lipid-lowering effect of Morus nigra leaves extract.

Morus nigra L. (Moraceae) is a tree known as black mulberry and the leaves are used in folk medicine in the treatment of diabetes, high cholesterol and menopause symptoms. The aim of this study was to evaluate the M.

Assessment of bioactive metabolites and hypolipidemic effect of polyphenolic-rich red cabbage extract.

Context: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and the consumption of red cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra DC.

Ethnobotanical study of plants used for therapeutic purposes in the Atlantic Forest region, Southern Brazil.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Atlantic Forest is a biome in dangerous situation and it lacks wider information on species with medicinal purposes used by people in this area. In this study an ethnobotanical survey was conducted in Apiúna district, Brazil with the goal of assessing traditional knowledge of medicinal plants used by rural communities in a region covered by Atlantic Forest.

Materials And Methods: The ethnobotanical data were collected through semi-structured interviews and a free list of plants used for medicinal purposes.