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Herbal-drug interaction through the pregnane X receptor

The interaction potential of Cynara scolymus L., Mikania glomerata Spreng.,Rhamnus purshiana DC and Uncaria tomentosa (Willd. Ex Roem. & Schult.) with conventional drugs metabolized by the CYP3A4 metabolic route was tested in HeLa cell lines, using the in vitro model of the hPXR. The herbal medicin...

The dietary supplement of Ginkgo biloba: a comprehensive review of its potential interactions based on pre-clinical and clinical evidences

This review present Gingko biloba (GB) interactions, based on clinical and pre-clinical presentations. Literature was retrieved using databases; ScienceDirect, PubMed, Google scholar, Web of Science, Scopus etc. 14/45 interactions were found with clinical presentations. More interactions (80%) were repo...

Phenolic content and antibacterial activity of extracts of Hamelia patens obtained by different extraction methods

Braz. j. microbiol; 49 (3), 2018
Abstract Hamelia patens, is a plant traditionally used to treat a variety of conditions among the Huastec people of Mexico. The objective of this study is to characterize the phenolic content and critically examine the antimicrobial activity of leaf extracts H. patens, obtained by maceration, Soxhlet and...

Development and physical evaluation of Maytenus ilicifolia effervescent granules using factorial design

Braz. j. pharm. sci; 50 (2), 2014
The medicinal plant Maytenus ilicifolia is a commonly used phytomedicine for the treatment of gastritis. The high dose required and low density of these extracts make necessary a daily intake of several capsules, hindering adherence to the medication. The purpose of this work was to develop a suitable do...

Patenting in the cosmetic sector: study of the use of herbal extracts

Braz. j. pharm. sci; 47 (4), 2011
The aim of this work was to evaluate the innovative performance of herbal extracts applied in cosmetics area, based on information collected from Brazilian, American and European patent banks. Analysis were carried out to evaluate the number of patent deposits from each database, the patent applicants pr...

Efectos neurofarmacológicos de los extractos acuosos de hojas de Synsepalum dulcificum en ratones
Neuropharmacologic effects of the aqueous extracts of Synsepalum Dulcificum leaves on mouses

Rev. méd. hondur; 51 (3), 1983