Wound healing is a complicated process, and the effective management of wounds is a
major challenge. Natural herbal remedies have now become fundamental for the …

Plants-based natural compounds are well-identified and recognized chemoprotective
agents that can be used for primary and secondary cancer prevention, as they have proven …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of nerolidol in mice
hippocampus against oxidative stress in neuronal cells compared to ascorbic acid (positive …

Mauritia flexuosa L.(Arecaceae) is a popular Brazilian fruit known as “buriti” and belonging
to the category of functional foods. This work reviewed the phytochemistry profile, nutritional …

Casearia sylvestris (Salicaceae), popularly known as “guaçatonga”, is a plant widely used in
folk medicine to treat various diseases, including cancer. The present work deals with the …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological importance Casearia sylvestris Sw.(Salicaceae) is a native
plant from the Americas, where it is also known as “guaçatonga” or “erva-de-bugre.” …

Leishmaniasis is a disease that affects millions of people and it is an important public health
problem. The drugs currently used for the treatment of leishmaniasis present undesirable …

Ethnopharmacological relevance The number of bacterial strains that are resistant to
multiple conventional antimicrobial agents is increasing. In this context, natural products …

Chagas disease is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and affects 6–8
million people worldwide, mainly from developing countries. The treatment is limited to two …

The venom of amphibians is a fascinating source of active substances. In view of their
medical importance and aiming to explore the amazing Brazilian biodiversity, we conducted …