Baru (Dipteryx alata Vogel) is recognized as a widespread Brazilian tree species, and its almonds and pulp have gained commercial prominence due to their nutritional value. All parts of the baru are important for the environment and are used by traditional communities to treat various diseases. This review provides a comprehensive and current overview of the nutritional composition, human food applications, ethnopharmacological uses, and chemical and biological properties of Dipteryx alata, "baru" (Fabaceae).
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March 2023
Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Aristolochia triangularis Cham. has been used in Brazilian traditional medicine for various therapeutic purposes, including as a leaf-based infusion for diabetes management.
Aim Of The Study: This study was designed to chemically characterize an infusion of in natura A.
Bidens gardneri Baker, popularly known as "picão-vermelho", has been used, traditionally, as a medicinal plant for the treatment of Diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to evaluate antidiabetic effect of leaves from B. gardneri aqueous extract (BGAE).
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March 2019
The main physiological consequence of diabetes mellitus is chronic hyperglycemia. This condition is related to the formation of free radicals including advanced glycation end products (AGES) and to an increase in inflammatory processes. Cochlospermum regium (Schrank) Pilg.
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