Ethnopharmacological Properties of Ceasalpinia benthamiana - A Mini Review.
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ABSTRACT
Caesalpinia benthamiana (Baill.) Herend. and Zarucchi (synonym. Mezoneuron benthamianum Baill.) belongs to the family Fabaceae, it is a climbing or a straggling shrub and is well known in some West African countries for its medicinal properties where it is used to cure general malaise, wound, urethral discharge, ulcer, pile, skin infection and believed to have aphrodisiac property. Phytochemical studies have revealed the leaf to contain essential oils, Gallic acid derivatives, tannins, saponins, flavonoids, phenols, anthraquinones and reducing sugars while the aqueous fractions of the root contain Gallic acid, resveratrol and tannins. Pharmacological assays have established the plant to be antiinflammatory, anti-diarrheal, anti-bacterial, anti-candida, and to have vasorelaxation and aphrodisiac properties. This review presents information on the morphology, ecology, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, biological activities and toxicological properties of C. benthamiana and aims at providing an up-to-date detail that should constitute baseline information for future research on the plant.
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Assunto principal:
Afrodisíacos
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Plantas Medicinais
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Vasodilatação
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Literatura de Revisão como Assunto
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Etnofarmacologia
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Caesalpinia
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África Ocidental
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Compostos Fitoquímicos
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Anti-Inflamatórios
País/Região como assunto:
África
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2014
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