Hormetic dose responses (ie, a biphasic dose/concentration response characterized by a
low dose stimulation and a high dose inhibition) are shown herein to be commonly reported …

The Brazilian flora is very rich in edible fruits but only a fraction of this potential is known and
properly used. In this study, we discuss the importance of Brazilian edible fruits using data …

The search for natural products as an alternative to synthetic products has increased. This
trend is mainly due to the health concerns of people searching for a better quality of life. In …

Severe wounds result in large lesions and/or loss of function of the affected areas. The
treatment of wounds has challenged health professionals due to its complexity, especially in …

Copaiba oleoresin has been related to properties including healing and anti-inflammatory
effects, making it a potential candidate to treat oral lesions. We aimed to define the benefits …

Background Medicinal plants can be important allies in improving the quality of life of
asthmatic patients, providing a natural alternative to synthetic drugs that have various side …

Abstract β-caryophyllene is a sesquiterpene present in the oil of many plant species, such as
Copaifera sp., which has been shown to possesses potent anti-inflammatory action; …

Ethnopharmacological relevance In spite of the rich bio-cultural diversity found in the
Neotropics relatively few herbal drugs native to South America are included in the global …

Brazil has widely diverse flora, rich in medicinal plants, which are an important part of the
Amerindian traditional knowledge (Levis et al., 2017). Some Brazilian plants were included …

The use of natural antioxidants in cancer therapy has increased: first, due to the potential of
natural antioxidants to kill tumour cells and second, because of their capacity to protect …