Evaluation of trypanocidal activity from Calea uniflora (Heliantheae-Asteraceae) extracts

Dichloromethane crude extract from xylopodium of Calea uniflora Less (Heliantheae-Asteraceae) showed in vitro trypanocidal activity against trypomastigote forms of Trypanosoma cruzi. The data obtained allow to conclude that the crude extract must be investigate to identify its active compounds.