Abstract The Brazilian Cerrado is home to a large number of native and endemic species of
enormous potential, among which we can highlight the cagaita, gabiroba, jatobá-do …

Evidence suggests that bioactive compounds present in fruits and vegetables, including
carotenoids, polyphenols, and phytosterols, may have beneficial effects against the …

Bothrops leucurus is responsible for most cases of snakebite in Northeast Brazil; however,
this species is not included in the pool of venoms used in antivenom production in Brazil …

The search for promising biomolecules such as chitooligosaccharides (COS) has increased
due to the need for healing products that act efficiently, avoiding complications resulting from …

The present study verified the presence of phytoconstituents and evaluated antioxidant
(DPPH, FRAP, NO and TBARS tests) and antiglycation (REM test) activities of …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Aspidosperma nitidum Benth (Apocynaceae) is a
tree found in Brazil especially in the Amazonia region, known as “carapanaúba”, being used …

Cochlospermum vitifolium (pacotê) is a medicinal plant used for treatment of hypertension,
hepatitis, jaundice, hyperglycemia and inflammatory disorders. This study aimed to identify …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Scorpion sting is a public health concern with limited
clinical symptomatic treatment. The clinical treatment uses anti-scorpion antivenom and …

Brazil has a great diversity of exotic, native, and tropical fruits with great potential to be
explored, such as mangaba (Hancornia speciosa). However, there is little knowledge about …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Species of the Jatropha genus (Euphorbiaceae) are used
indiscriminately in traditional medicine to treat accidents involving venomous animals …