Avocado - Persea folium
|
Leaf |
Tea |
Abdominal pain, inflammation, kidney. |
Infusion - 4g of fresh leaves in 1/2 Cup of water |
Diuretic antidiarrheal |
(Cabral et al., 2014CABRAL, C., PITA, J.R. and SALGUEIRO, L., 2014. Plantas medicinais: entre o passado e o presente: a colecção de fármacos vegetais da Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade de Coimbra (séculos XIX-XX). 2. ed. Coimbra: Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra. http://dx.doi.org/10.14195/978-989-26-0875-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.14195/978-989-26-08...
; Lima, 2008LIMA, A., 2008. Índice Terapêutico Fitoterápico: Ervas Medicinais. 1. ed. Petrópolis: EPUB, 328 p.) |
Watercress - Nasturtium officinale
|
Leaf |
Tea, Syrup |
Flu |
Infusion - 2g of dried herb to every cup of water |
Antiseptic, antimicrobial, antiscorbutic, bile duct, lung condition (cough, bronchitis) expectorant. |
(Lima, 2008LIMA, A., 2008. Índice Terapêutico Fitoterápico: Ervas Medicinais. 1. ed. Petrópolis: EPUB, 328 p.; Cavalcante, 2013CAVALCANTE, R., 2013. Fitodontologia. 1. ed. Rio Branco: Editora do autor.) |
Aniseed and fennel. Pimpinella anisum
|
Leaf and Flower |
Tea |
Stomach Ache |
Infusion - 1.5g dried fruit in 150 mL water or 3g of dried seed (1 Dessert spoon for each cup of water) in decoction. |
Antidyspeptic and antispasmodic. |
(Lima, 2008LIMA, A., 2008. Índice Terapêutico Fitoterápico: Ervas Medicinais. 1. ed. Petrópolis: EPUB, 328 p.; Brasil, 2010BRASIL. Agência Nacional da Vigilância Sanitária, 2010 [viewed 20 December 2018]. Farmacopéia Brasileira [online]. 5. ed. Brasília: Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária. Available from: http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33832/260079/5%C2%AA+edi%C3%A7%C3%A3o+-+Volume+1/4c530f86-fe83-4c4a-b907-6a96b5c2d2fc
http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33...
; Cavalcante, 2013CAVALCANTE, R., 2013. Fitodontologia. 1. ed. Rio Branco: Editora do autor.) |
Aroeira - Schinus terebinthifolius
|
Leaf and Flower |
Tea |
Inflammation and cicatrization |
Tincture - 10 to 20 mL of tincture diluted in water. Decoction - 2g leaves, one tablespoon of dried peel, for internal, external use and compresses. |
Anti-inflammatory, skin conditions, diuretic. |
(Lima, 2008LIMA, A., 2008. Índice Terapêutico Fitoterápico: Ervas Medicinais. 1. ed. Petrópolis: EPUB, 328 p.; Brasil, 2010BRASIL. Agência Nacional da Vigilância Sanitária, 2010 [viewed 20 December 2018]. Farmacopéia Brasileira [online]. 5. ed. Brasília: Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária. Available from: http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33832/260079/5%C2%AA+edi%C3%A7%C3%A3o+-+Volume+1/4c530f86-fe83-4c4a-b907-6a96b5c2d2fc
http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33...
; Cavalcante, 2013CAVALCANTE, R., 2013. Fitodontologia. 1. ed. Rio Branco: Editora do autor.) |
Barbatimão - Stryphnodendron barbadetiman
|
Bark, leaf, root. |
Tea |
Inflammation |
Tincture - 10 to 20 ml of tincture diluted in water. Decoction - 4g of dried peels (1 tablespoon for each cup of water). Dust from the shells can be used topically on wounds. Baths - 5 mL of tincture in 1 l of warm water. |
Leucorrhea, urethral and vaginal discharge, hemoptysis and uterine bleeding, healing, astringent, antidiarrheal, and scurvy affections |
(Lima, 2008LIMA, A., 2008. Índice Terapêutico Fitoterápico: Ervas Medicinais. 1. ed. Petrópolis: EPUB, 328 p.; Brasil, 2010BRASIL. Agência Nacional da Vigilância Sanitária, 2010 [viewed 20 December 2018]. Farmacopéia Brasileira [online]. 5. ed. Brasília: Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária. Available from: http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33832/260079/5%C2%AA+edi%C3%A7%C3%A3o+-+Volume+1/4c530f86-fe83-4c4a-b907-6a96b5c2d2fc
http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33...
; Cavalcante, 2013CAVALCANTE, R., 2013. Fitodontologia. 1. ed. Rio Branco: Editora do autor.) |
Babosa - Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis, Aloe perfoliata.
|
Leaf |
Tea |
Hair, wound healing |
Juice - the leaf is cleaned with alcohol where some of the green parts are removed in order to get to the gel to brush the burn/wound. |
Healing, antimicrobial, laxative. |
(Brasil, 2010BRASIL. Agência Nacional da Vigilância Sanitária, 2010 [viewed 20 December 2018]. Farmacopéia Brasileira [online]. 5. ed. Brasília: Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária. Available from: http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33832/260079/5%C2%AA+edi%C3%A7%C3%A3o+-+Volume+1/4c530f86-fe83-4c4a-b907-6a96b5c2d2fc
http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33...
; Matos and Lorenzi, 2002MATOS, F.J.A. and LORENZI, H., 2002. Plantas Medicinais no Brasil: nativas e exóticas. 1st ed. São Paulo: Instituto Plantarum de Estudos da Flora.) |
Boldo from Chile - Peumus boldus
|
leaf |
Tea |
Gases, poor digestion, stomach |
Infusion - 1-2g dried leaf in 150 mL water |
Anti-dyspeptic, cholagogue and, anti-inflammatory. |
(Brasil, 2010BRASIL. Agência Nacional da Vigilância Sanitária, 2010 [viewed 20 December 2018]. Farmacopéia Brasileira [online]. 5. ed. Brasília: Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária. Available from: http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33832/260079/5%C2%AA+edi%C3%A7%C3%A3o+-+Volume+1/4c530f86-fe83-4c4a-b907-6a96b5c2d2fc
http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33...
) |
Chamomile - Chamomilla recutita, Matricaria chamomilla
|
Flower and leaf |
Tea |
Anxiolytic |
Internal Use Infusion - 3g dried inflorescences in 150 mL water For external use Infusion - 6-9g dry inflorescences 100ml Mouthwashes and/or gargling |
Internal use: antispasmodic, anxiolytic and mild sedative External use: anti-inflammatory in disorders of the oral cavity. |
(Brasil, 2010BRASIL. Agência Nacional da Vigilância Sanitária, 2010 [viewed 20 December 2018]. Farmacopéia Brasileira [online]. 5. ed. Brasília: Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária. Available from: http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33832/260079/5%C2%AA+edi%C3%A7%C3%A3o+-+Volume+1/4c530f86-fe83-4c4a-b907-6a96b5c2d2fc
http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33...
) |
Laportea- Urtica diotica
|
Leaf |
Tea |
Pain |
Infusion - 2g of dried leaves (1 tablespoon for each cup of water) |
Analgesic |
(Lima, 2008LIMA, A., 2008. Índice Terapêutico Fitoterápico: Ervas Medicinais. 1. ed. Petrópolis: EPUB, 328 p.) |
Holy grass, lemongrass, cimic grass, lemongrass and lemon balm - Cymbopogon citratus||| |
Leaf |
Tea |
Pain, sedative, flu, upset stomach, headache. |
Infusion - 1-3g dried leaf in 150 ml water |
Antispasmodic, anxiolytic, hypotensive, anticonvulsant, analgesic, antihelmintic, mild anti-rheumatic sedative. |
(Lima, 2008LIMA, A., 2008. Índice Terapêutico Fitoterápico: Ervas Medicinais. 1. ed. Petrópolis: EPUB, 328 p.; Brasil, 2010BRASIL. Agência Nacional da Vigilância Sanitária, 2010 [viewed 20 December 2018]. Farmacopéia Brasileira [online]. 5. ed. Brasília: Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária. Available from: http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33832/260079/5%C2%AA+edi%C3%A7%C3%A3o+-+Volume+1/4c530f86-fe83-4c4a-b907-6a96b5c2d2fc
http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33...
; Cavalcante, 2013CAVALCANTE, R., 2013. Fitodontologia. 1. ed. Rio Branco: Editora do autor.) |
Lemongrass - Melissa officinalis
|
Leaf |
Tea |
Sedative, tummy ache, pain, cough and fever. |
Infusion-1-4g dried flowering masters in 150 ml water. Decoction-2g of leaves and branches fresh or 1g of dried leaves and branches (1 Dessert spoon for each cup of water). |
Antispasmodic, anxiolytic and mild sedative, digestive, hyperthyroidism, topical agent for cold sores. |
(Brasil, 2010BRASIL. Agência Nacional da Vigilância Sanitária, 2010 [viewed 20 December 2018]. Farmacopéia Brasileira [online]. 5. ed. Brasília: Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária. Available from: http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33832/260079/5%C2%AA+edi%C3%A7%C3%A3o+-+Volume+1/4c530f86-fe83-4c4a-b907-6a96b5c2d2fc
http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33...
) |
Cologne - Alpinia zerumbet
|
Leaf |
Tea |
Calming, heart, high blood pressure. |
-Dye 20g dried leaves in 100 ml alcohol 70% p/p q.s.p. Infusion-2g (1 Dessert spoon for each cup of water) of rhizomes in decoction. |
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antispasmodic, uterine stimulant, antidepressant and antihypertensive and cardioprotective in cases of mild hypertension. |
(Correa et al., 2010CORREA, A.J.C., LIMA, C.E. and COSTA, M.C.C.D., 2010. Alpinia zerumbet (Pers.) B. L. Burtt & R. M. Sm. (Zingiberaceae): levantamento de publicações nas áreas farmacológica e química para o período de 1987 a 2008. Revista Brasileira de Plantas Medicinais. vol. 12, no. 1, p. 113-119.) |
Eucalyptus - Eucalyptus globules
|
Leaf |
Tea |
Fever, flu and pain. |
Infusion-1g of dried herb or 2 g fresh herb (1 Dessert spoon for each cup of water) |
Influenza, bronchitis, asthma, expectorant, rheumatic diseases, insect repellent and antiseptic. |
(Lima, 2008LIMA, A., 2008. Índice Terapêutico Fitoterápico: Ervas Medicinais. 1. ed. Petrópolis: EPUB, 328 p.) |
Bristly Starbur- Acanthospermum hispidum
|
Leaf, root |
Tea |
Flu and fever |
Decoction-2g of roots and leaves in (1 tablespoon for each cup of water) Infusion - 4g of roots and Roots leaves in (1 tablespoon for each cup of water) Root - Syrup |
Leaf: Anti-dysmenorrheal, anti-gonorrhea, anti dysenteric, combats hematuria, antifebrile Roots: Dysentery |
(Lima, 2008LIMA, A., 2008. Índice Terapêutico Fitoterápico: Ervas Medicinais. 1. ed. Petrópolis: EPUB, 328 p.) |
Ginger - Zingiber officinale| |
Roots |
Tea |
Flu and sore throat |
Infusion - 0.5 - 1g dried rhizomes in 150mL water |
Anthelmintic, antacid, expectorant and in cases of motion sickness. |
(Brasil, 2010BRASIL. Agência Nacional da Vigilância Sanitária, 2010 [viewed 20 December 2018]. Farmacopéia Brasileira [online]. 5. ed. Brasília: Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária. Available from: http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33832/260079/5%C2%AA+edi%C3%A7%C3%A3o+-+Volume+1/4c530f86-fe83-4c4a-b907-6a96b5c2d2fc
http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33...
) |
Common Guava - Psidium guayava
|
Leaf |
Tea |
Stomach Ache |
Infusion - 2 g of dried leaves or 4 g of fresh leaves in (1 tablespoon for each cup of water) |
Diarrhea, bactericidal, fungicidal, amebicida, analgesic. |
(Lima, 2008LIMA, A., 2008. Índice Terapêutico Fitoterápico: Ervas Medicinais. 1. ed. Petrópolis: EPUB, 328 p.) |
Mint- Mentha x piperita
|
Leaf |
Tea |
Colic, stomach ache, flu and pain |
Infusion - 1.5g dried leaves and flowering solids in 150mL Water |
Antispasmodic, analgesic, irritable bowel syndrome and antiflatulent |
(Brasil, 2010BRASIL. Agência Nacional da Vigilância Sanitária, 2010 [viewed 20 December 2018]. Farmacopéia Brasileira [online]. 5. ed. Brasília: Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária. Available from: http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33832/260079/5%C2%AA+edi%C3%A7%C3%A3o+-+Volume+1/4c530f86-fe83-4c4a-b907-6a96b5c2d2fc
http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33...
) |
Orange - Citrus sinensis
|
Leaf |
Tea |
Flu and pain |
Infusion - 2 teaspoons of leaves for 1 cup of tea |
Anthelmintic, anti-hemorrhagic, anesthetic, aperient, sedative, digestive, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, laxative, intestinal regulator. |
(Brasil, 2010BRASIL. Agência Nacional da Vigilância Sanitária, 2010 [viewed 20 December 2018]. Farmacopéia Brasileira [online]. 5. ed. Brasília: Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária. Available from: http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33832/260079/5%C2%AA+edi%C3%A7%C3%A3o+-+Volume+1/4c530f86-fe83-4c4a-b907-6a96b5c2d2fc
http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33...
) |
Lemon - Citrus × lemon
|
Fruit |
Juice |
Flu |
Infusion from fruit or juice. |
Flu |
(Keffuri, 2011KEFFURI, C.W., 2011. Caderno das nossas plantas medicinais. 1. ed. Viçosa: Universidade Federal de Viçosa.) |
Bayleaf - Laurus nobilis
|
Leaf |
Tea |
Fever and intestinal problems |
Infusion - 4g of fresh leaves or 2g of dried leaves (1 tablespoon for each cup of water) |
Antiseptic Digestive |
(Lima, 2008LIMA, A., 2008. Índice Terapêutico Fitoterápico: Ervas Medicinais. 1. ed. Petrópolis: EPUB, 328 p.) |
Passion fruit -Passiflora alata
|
Leaf |
Tea |
High Blood Pressure |
Infusion - 2g of dried leaves (1 tablespoon for each cup of water) |
Antihypertensive, anxiolytic. |
(Lima, 2008LIMA, A., 2008. Índice Terapêutico Fitoterápico: Ervas Medicinais. 1. ed. Petrópolis: EPUB, 328 p.) |
Wormseed - Dysphania ambrosioides
|
Leaf |
Tea |
Pain, flu and intestinal worms |
Tincture - 15mL diluted in water. Infusion - 4g of fresh plants (1 tablespoon for each cup of water) |
Muscle pain, rheumatism, bronchitis, bruising, respiratory infection, digestive, rheumatic pains and Helminthiasis. |
(Lima, 2008LIMA, A., 2008. Índice Terapêutico Fitoterápico: Ervas Medicinais. 1. ed. Petrópolis: EPUB, 328 p.) |
Pitanga (Brazilian Cherry) - Eugenia uniflora
|
Leaf |
Tea |
Stomach ache |
Infusion - 4g of fresh leaves or 2g of dried leaves (1 tablespoon for each cup of water) |
Fevers, stomach disorders, hypertension, rheumatism, bronchitis, sedative, anti-inflammatory. |
(Lima, 2008LIMA, A., 2008. Índice Terapêutico Fitoterápico: Ervas Medicinais. 1. ed. Petrópolis: EPUB, 328 p.) |
Stonebreaker - Phyllanthus niruri
|
Leaf |
Tea |
Kidneys |
Infusion - 3g of aerial parts in 150mL water. |
Litolytic in cases of urinary lithiasis. |
(Brasil, 2010BRASIL. Agência Nacional da Vigilância Sanitária, 2010 [viewed 20 December 2018]. Farmacopéia Brasileira [online]. 5. ed. Brasília: Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária. Available from: http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33832/260079/5%C2%AA+edi%C3%A7%C3%A3o+-+Volume+1/4c530f86-fe83-4c4a-b907-6a96b5c2d2fc
http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/33...
) |
Pomegranate -Punica granatum
|
Bark |
Tea |
Throat |
Infusion - 5g dried bark or 10g fresh leaves (1 tablespoon for each cup of water) |
Pharynx and throat disorders, heart disease, diarrhea and aging. |
(Lima, 2008LIMA, A., 2008. Índice Terapêutico Fitoterápico: Ervas Medicinais. 1. ed. Petrópolis: EPUB, 328 p.) |
Coral Plant - Jatropha multifida L
|
Sap |
Juice |
Bleeding |
There isn't any |
Cicatrization aid, anti-hemorrhagic, laxative, antirheumatic and antihypertensive. |
(Buch et al., 2008BUCH, D.R., ARANTES, A.B. and CAMPELO, P.M.S., 2008. Verificação da atividade cicatrizante do exudato de folhas de Jatropha multifida L. Revista Brasileira de Farmácia, vol. 89, pp. 142-145.) |