Anti-inflammatory activity of root extract: phytochemical characterization and pharmacologic potential of this under-investigated species.

(Pohl) D. Don roots have been widely used in folk medicine for treating inflammatory conditions. However, few studies have elucidated compounds that justify their traditional use.

Evaluation of the pharmacological activity of the Alternanthera brasiliana aqueous extract.

Context: Alternanthera brasiliana (L.) Kuntze (Amarantaceae) is widely used in Brazilian traditional medicine as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial.

Objective: To investigate the potential anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anxiolytic, and locomotor effect of the infusions in preclinical models.