Depression and anxiety are the most prevalent neuropsychiatric disorders that have
emerged as global health concerns. Anxiolytic and antidepressant drugs, such as …

Chronic pathologies or non-communicable diseases (NCDs) include cardiovascular
diseases, metabolic syndrome, neurological diseases, respiratory disorders and cancer …

Background In the present work we determined the total phenolic content of Aloe vera leaf
skin (AVLS) extracts by using various solvents (hexane, chloroform-ethanol (1/1), ethyl …

The snake is the symbol of medicine due to its association with Asclepius, the Greek God of
medicine, and so with good reasons. More than 725 species of venomous snakes have …

Ophidian envenomation is an important health problem in Brazil and other South American
countries. In folk medicine, especially in developing countries, several vegetal species are …

The Casearia sylvestris SW (Flacourtiaceae) is utilized in folk medicine (Brazil and all Latin
American) to treat several pathologic processes as inflammation, cancer, microbial infection …

The good nutritional value and the interesting biological activities of the plant-based
nutraceuticals are primarily due to the polyphenols. These latter are among the most …

The complex system of molecular communications underlying cell biochemistry and function
includes numerous components, kinases, phosphatases and transcription factors, that have …

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.” …

Hydroalcoholic extracts from 18 non-cultivated vegetables traditionally consumed in
Southern Italy were tested for their free radical scavenging activity (FRSA) in the DPPH (1, 1 …