Publications by authors named "Regina A Correia Goncalves"
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- Pfaffia glomerata, commonly known as Brazilian ginseng, is valued in South America, particularly in Brazil, for its medicinal properties like tonic effects, aphrodisiac qualities, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic uses due to its key compound, 20-Hydroxyecdysone.
- The review focuses on various aspects of P. glomerata including its botanical features, traditional uses, chemical makeup, biological activities, and how biotechnology can enhance its medicinal properties.
- A comprehensive analysis of 207 studies yielded insights into 40 chemical compounds present in P. glomerata, with the most prominent being β-ecdysone, triterpenes, saponins, and polysaccharides, which
The fruits of L., popularly known as '', have been used in medicine. This study evaluated the antioxidant and antitumor activities of the hydroethanolic extract (HAE) and fractions obtained from the fruit pericarp of .
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMill. (Cactaceae) as a source of natural antioxidants: Phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of cladode extracts in two collection periods.
Adrieli Rodrigues da Costa Nunes Claudete Aparecida Mangolin Arildo José Braz de Oliveira Regina Aparecida Correia Gonçalves Alexandre da Silva Avincola
Curr Res Food Sci
June 2022
The economic potential of the cactus species Mill. (syn. K.
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- Cereus hildmannianus, also known as C. peruvianus, is a medicinal plant native to the Neotropical region, traditionally used for various health benefits, including weight loss, cholesterol reduction, and treating diseases like pulmonary disorders and rheumatism.
- This review compiles existing literature on the plant's botanical properties, distribution, ethnomedicinal uses, and phytochemical composition, providing a comprehensive overview of its benefits and applications.
- The plant's extracts demonstrate various pharmacological activities, such as gastroprotective and anticancer effects, and contain diverse chemical compounds, making it a significant resource in traditional medicine in South America.
Aspidosperma (Apocynaceae) plant cytotoxicity and activity towards malaria parasites. Part II: experimental studies withAspidosperma ramiflorum in vivo and in vitro.
Anna C C Aguiar Ananda C Cunha Isabela Penna Ceravolo Regina A Correia Gonçalves Arildo J B Oliveira
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz
November 2015
Several species of Aspidosperma plants are used to treat diseases in the tropics, including Aspidosperma ramiflorum, which acts against leishmaniasis, an activity that is experimentally confirmed. The species, known as guatambu-yellow, yellow peroba, coffee-peroba and matiambu, grows in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil in the South to the Southeast regions. Through a guided biofractionation of A.
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