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El Eucalyptus spp (eucalipto) es un árbol de la familia myrtaceae con diferentes propiedades y usos. El objetivo es conocer las propiedades terapéuticas del aceite de hojas de Eucalyptus globulus y Eucalyptus camaldulensis frente a enfermedades respiratorias. Por ello, se realizó una búsqueda sistemática con lenguaje controlado en artículos de gran relevancia sobre el tema en metabuscadores científicos. La investigación fue viable debido a la presencia de estudios de libre acceso relacionados a las propiedades medicinales del aceite de E. globulus y E. camaldulensis, se comprobó los efectos antifúngicos, antivirales y antibacteriales; y si sus intervenciones son positivas en cuanto a la mejoría de enfermedades de vía respiratoria. Se concluyó que las propiedades medicinales del eucaliptol de E. globulus y E. camaldulensis son beneficiosas para la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica, asma, para síntomas del COVID-19 e incluso para pacientes con ventilación mecánica.
Eucalyptus spp is a tree of the myrtaceae family with different properties and uses. The objective is to know the therapeutic properties of Eucalyptus globulus and Eucalyptus camaldulensis leaf oil against respiratory diseases. Therefore, a systematic search was carried out with controlled language in articles of great relevance on the subject in scientific meta-search engines. The research was feasible due to the presence of open access studies related to the medicinal properties of E. globulus and E. camaldulensis oil, the antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial effects were tested; and if their interventions are positive in terms of improvement of respiratory tract diseases. It was concluded that the medicinal properties of eucalyptol from E. globulus and E. camaldulensis are beneficial for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, COVID-19 symptoms and even for patients on mechanical ventilation.
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INTRODUCCIÓN: el Foeniculum vulgare es una planta medicinal de gran importancia por sus propiedades y valor nutricional. Los extractos del hinojo poseen propiedades terapéuticas ante cambios endocrinos, perturbaciones psicológicas, malestares y sintomatología presente en el ciclo vital de la mujer. OBJETIVOS: analizar información sobre las diferentes propiedades y efectos terapéuticos del F. vulgare en las distintas etapas del ciclo vital de la mujer. METODOLOGÍA: se realizó una búsqueda crítica y analítica del tema por medio de lenguaje controlado recopilado del MeSH y DeCs en metabuscadores científicos. RESULTADOS: el desarrollo de esta revisión fue viable debido a la variedad de literatura, estudios y ensayos clínicos internacionales de libre acceso de información relevante al tema. CONCLUSIÓN: esta planta puede ser empleada como tratamiento, prevención y como fuente de nutrientes; y sus extractos tienen un efecto importante en el ciclo vital de la mujer dependiendo se encuentre en menstruación, menopausia o postmenopausia.
INTRODUCTION: foeniculum vulgare is a medicinal plant of great importance for its properties and nutritional value.Fennel extracts possess therapeutic properties against endocrine changes, psychological disturbances, discomfort and symptomatology present in the vital cycle of women. OBJECTIVES: analyze information on the different properties and therapeutic effects of F. vulgare in the different stages of the life cycle of women. METHODOLOGY: a critical and analytical search of the topic was performed ,by means of controlled language compiled from MeSH and DeCs in scientific meta-search engines. RESULTS: the development of this review was feasible due to the variety of freely available international literature, studies and clinical trials of information relevant to the topic. CONCLUSIÓN: this plant can be used as a treatment, prevention and as a source of nutrients; and its extracts have an important effect on the vital cycle of the woman depending on whether she is in menstruation, menopause or postmenopause.
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Aims: Oils with high levels of omega-3 are being commercialized as the natural supplement to avoid serious consequences related to metabolic syndrome. Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) oil is a natural product used as a nutraceutical in Peru. Otherwise, genotoxicity is the main test for assessing the toxicity of drugs, food and other substances. Sacha inchi is known as an oil with high content of omega-3 and others polyunsaturated fatty acids. The objective of this study was to determine the antimutagenic effect of Plukenetia volubilis (Sacha inchi) oil in BALB/c mice. Study Design: Sacha inchi oil was obtained using standardized methods in order to determine its antimutagenic effect in BALB/c mice by using micronucleus test, according to the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guidelines. Place and Duration of Study: Laboratory of Experimental Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru, from January to February 2017. Methodology: A total of 100 Balb/C albino mice (20 - 30 g) of male sex were randomly divided into five groups (n = 20). The groups were normal saline group (NS), cyclophosphamide group (CP; 40 mg/kg i.p.) and the three other groups received cyclophosphamide and Sacha inchi oil of concentrations 10, 100 and 1000 mg/kg respectively. The substances were administered three times during 24 hours. The genotoxicity in mice was evaluated determining micronucleus levels in blood and bone marrow. Results: CP group showed higher micronucleus levels in blood and bone marrow compared with Sacha inchi oil 10, 100 and 1000 mg/kg groups (ANOVA Test P < 0.001 Scheffe’s Post Hoc P < 0.001). Conclusion: In our findings, Sacha inchi oil was not mutagenic under experimental conditions.