Jurema-Preta (Mimosa tenuiflora [Willd. ] Poir. ): a review of its traditional use, phytochemistry and pharmacology
Braz. arch. biol. technol
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51(5): 937-947, Sept.-Oct. 2008. ilus, tab
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Numerous plant species are used throughout the world to achieve the modified states of conscientiousness. Some of them have been used for the therapeutic purposes, such as Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd) Poir. (family Mimosaceae) known as "jurema-preta", an hallucinogenic plant traditionally used for curing and divination by the Indians of northeastern Brazil. In this review, several aspects of the use, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of this plant are considered.
RESUMO
Numerosas espécies de plantas são usadas para alterar estados de consciência. Algumas são utilizadas para fins terapêuticos, como Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd) Poir. (Mimosaceae) conhecida como "jurema-preta", uma planta alucinógena, tradicionalmente utilizada pelos índios no nordeste do Brasil. Nesta revisão, são considerados diversos aspectos do uso, fitoquímica e farmacologia desta planta.
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English
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Braz. arch. biol. technol
Journal subject:
Biology
Year:
2008
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Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco/BR
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Universidade Federal de Pernambuco/BR
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