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Antifungal effect of Arnica montana and Hamamelis virginiana against Candida species

J. Health Sci. Inst; 41 (3), 2023
Objetivo – Avaliar a atividade antifúngica dos extratos glicólicos de Arnica montana e Hamamelis virginiana contra cepas de Candida spp. A candidíase é uma infecção fúngica comum, portanto, a pesquisa de novos agentes antifúngicos tem sido um alvo interessante. Várias plantas apresentaram ativ...

Antibacterial activity of medicinal plants against Leptospira spp: a literature review

Leptospirosis is a zoonosis caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira that affects animals and humans. This disease is usually treated empirically due to its prevalence in precarious areas without basic sanitation. The use of medicinal plants in less industrializedsocieties has been one of the main ther...

Ethnobotanical survey of wild plants used in Gümüşhane province (Turkey)

This study aimed to document the traditional uses of plants in Gümüşhane province. Ethnobotanical data on 74 taxa from 135 informants were collected between March 2018 and September 2019. Data were analyzed using quantitative indices of use-value (UV), information consent factor (ICF), and...

Uso de plantas medicinales por adultos mayores en Centros de Atención Primaria de una Comuna de la Región Metropolitana de Chile

Rev. méd. Chile; 151 (3), 2023
BACKGROUND: The use of medicinal plants is common among a significant part of the elderly population. In addition, at present, the use of medicinal plants has been introduced in Primary Health Care centers, and is becoming increasingly popular, especially in this population. OBJETIVES: The present study ...

Cultivo e uso racional de plantas medicinais e fitoterápicos

A utilização de plantas medicinais como alternativa terapêutica vem atingindo um público cada vez maior. Assim, os fitoterápicos podem atuar como forma opcional de terapêutica levando em consideração o menor custo, e cujos benefícios se somam aos da terapia convencional. Com isso, o objetivo des...

Atividade in vitro de extratos e frações de Copernicia prunifera (Arecaceae) contra bactérias de importância clínica em saúde pública

Introdução: O aumento contínuo da resistência bacteriana aos antibióticos convencionais é um problema de importância global. Encontrar produtos como alternativas terapêuticas naturais é essencial. As plantas medicinais possuem uma composição química muito rica, que podem ser estruturalmente o...

Uso y conservación de plantas medicinales obtenidas de agroecosistemas y ecosistemas por los grupos étnicos Mochó y Kakchikel del sureste de Chiapas, México

Even though the ethnic groups Mochó and Kakchikel of the Sierra Mariscal, Chiapas, Mexico, have formal medical services, they still preserve and use medicinal plants. This research had the aim to identify their conservation practices, by using ethnographic and ethnobotanical methods with ...

The use of babosa (Aloe vera) in treating burns: a literature review

Braz. j. biol; 83 (), 2023
Abstract Alo vera is a centenary remedy use for minor wounds and burns, but its mechanism of wound healing has not been know since. This article will evaluate and gather evidence of the effectiveness and safety of the use of aloe vera in the treatment of burns. A systematic review was carried out on the ...

Traditional knowledge about medicinal plant in the remote areas of Wari Tehsil, Dir Upper, Pakistan

Braz. j. biol; 83 (), 2023
Abstract Traditional medicine is cheaper and easily available to local people, to care for most frequent diseases in the Northern parts of Pakistan. Our study aimed at inventorying medicine from local plants, documenting their uses, and assessing their market value in 2015-2018 during spring, summer, and...

Gastroprotective potential and mechanisms of action of Hedera nepalensis

Abstract Hedera nepalensis (H. nepalensis) , belonging to the family Araliaceae, is a medicinal plant traditionally used to treat stomach problems. The current study investigated the gastroprotective potential and the mechanism of action of H. nepalensis in diclofenac-and ethanol-induced ulcer models. An...