Boldo |
Peumus boldus
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35.4 |
Ability to protect the liver from toxins (hepatoprotective) due to the antioxidant activity of its active ingredient,1515 Fernández J, Lagos P, Rivera P, Zamorano-Ponce E. Effectof boldo (Peumus boldus Molina) infusiononlipoperoxidationinducedbycisplatin in miceliver. Phytother Res 2009;23(7):1024-1027
1616 Muñoz-Velázquez EE, Rivas-Díaz K, Loarca-Piña MGF, Mendoza- Díaz S, Reynoso-Camacho R, Ramos-Gómez M. Comparacióndelcontenido fenólico, capacidad antioxidante y actividadantiinflamatoria de infusionesherbalescomerciales. Rev Mex CiencAgríc. 2012;3(3):481-495 boldine, which is also an agent potentially useful in the treatment of breast cancer.1717 Paydar M, Kamalidehghan B, Wong YL,Wong WF, Looi CY, Mustafa MR. Evaluation of cytotoxic and chemotherapeutic properties of boldine in breast cancer using in vitro and in vivo models. Drug Des DevelTher 2014;8:719-733
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Teratogenic effects and abortifacient.1818 Almeida ER, Melo AM, Xavier H. Toxicological evaluation of the hydro-alcohol extract of the dry leaves of Peumus boldus and boldine in rats. Phytother Res 2000;14(2):99-102
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Fennel |
Foeniculum vulgare
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24.2 |
Carminative, expectorant, spasmolytic, and diuretic action.1919 Araujo RO, Souza IA, Sena KXFR, Brondani DJ, Solidônio EG. Avaliação biológica de Foeniculum vulgare (Mill.) (Umbelliferae/ Apiaceae). RevBras Plantas Med. 2013;15(2):257-263
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Hydroalcoholic extracts caused effects on embryo implantation. Teratogenic potential should be considered.2020 Barilli SLS, Pereira MSL, Foscarini PT, Silva FC, Montanari T. An experimental investigation on effect of Foeniculum vulgare Mill. on gestation. Reprod Clim. 2012;27(2):73-78 Abortifacient and galactogogue activity.2121 Newall CA, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Plantas medicinais: guia para profissional de saúde. Ribeirão Preto: Editorial Premier; 2002
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Balm mint |
Melissa officinalis
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22.5 |
Reduces the duration and intensity of herpes outbreaks due to antiviral properties.2222 Astani A, Navid MH, Schnitzler P. Attachment and penetration of acyclovir-resistant herpes simplex virus are inhibited by Melissa officinalis extract. Phytother Res 2014;28(10):1547-1552 Sedative and anxiolytic effects.2323 Kennedy DO, Little W, Scholey AB. Attenuation of laboratoryinduced stress in humans after acute administration of Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm). Psychosom Med 2004;66(4):607-613
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Abortifacient or teratogenic effects were not found in the literature consulted. |
Lemon Grass |
Cymbopogon citratus
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6.4 |
Sedative, anti-inflammatory,2424 Avoseh O, Oyedeji O, Rungqu P, Nkeh-Chungag B, Oyedeji A. Cymbopogon species; ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and the pharmacological importance. Molecules 2015;20(5):7438-7453 gastroprotective,2525 Sagradas J, Costa G, Figueirinha A, et al. Gastroprotective effect of Cymbopogoncitratus infusion on acute ethanol-induced gastric lesions in rats. J Ethnopharmacol 2015;173:134-138 and antiallergic action.2626 Santos Serafim Machado M, Ferreira Silva HB, Rios R, et al. The anti-allergic activity of Cymbopogoncitratus is mediated via inhibition of nuclear factor kappa B (Nf-Kb) activation. BMCComplement Altern Med 2015;15:168-182
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Relaxing property for the uterine musculature.77 Alonso J. Tratado de fitomedicina: bases clínicas y farmacológicas. Buenos Aires: ISIS Ediciones SRL; 1998
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Chamomile |
Matricaria chamomilla
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4.8 |
Moderate antimicrobial and antioxidant property and powerful anti-inflammatory activity.2727 McKay DL, Blumberg JB. A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of chamomile tea (Matricariarecutita L.). Phytother Res 2006;20(7):519-530
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Has emmenagogue properties.2828 Arruda JT, Approbato FC, Maia MCS, Silva TM, Approbato MS. Efeito do extrato aquoso de camomila (Chamomillarecutita L.) na prenhez de ratas e no desenvolvimento dos filhotes. Rev Bras Plantas Med. 2013;15(1):66-71
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Carqueja |
Baccharis trimera
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3.2 |
Cytoprotective of the gastric mucosa, capable of inhibiting ulcers.2929 Gonzales E, Iglesias I, Carretero E, Villar A. Gastric cytoprotection of bolivian medicinal plants. J Ethnopharmacol 2000;70(3): 329-333 Has relevant hyperglycemic effect.3030 Oliveira AC, Endringer DC, Amorim LA, das Graças L Brandão M, Coelho MM. Effect of the extracts and fractions of Baccharistrimera and Syzygiumcumini on glycaemia of diabetic and nondiabetic mice. J Ethnopharmacol 2005;102(3):465-469 Hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and cholagogue activity, related to the presence of flavonoids.3131 Alonso J, Desmarchelier C. Plantas medicinalesautóctonas de la Argentina. Bases científicas para suaplicaciónenatención primaria de salud. Buenos Aires: LOLA; 2006
3232 Pádua BdaC, Rossoni Júnior JV, Magalhães CL, et al. Protective effect of Baccharistrimera extract on acute hepatic injury in a model of inflammation induced by acetaminophen. MediatorsInflamm 2014;2014:196598
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Induction of abortion due its uterotonic properties.77 Alonso J. Tratado de fitomedicina: bases clínicas y farmacológicas. Buenos Aires: ISIS Ediciones SRL; 1998
3333 Ruiz ALTG, Taffarello D, Souza VHS, Carvalho JE. Farmacologia e toxicologia de Peumus boldus e Baccharisgenistelloides. Rev Bras Farmacogn. 2008;18(2):295-300
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Mint |
Mentha piperita L.
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3.2 |
It has shown promising activity in the treatment of intestinal spasms.3434 Grigoleit HG, Grigoleit P. Peppermint oil in irritable bowel syndrome. Phytomedicine 2005;12(8):601-606
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Emmenagogue and teratogenic77 Alonso J. Tratado de fitomedicina: bases clínicas y farmacológicas. Buenos Aires: ISIS Ediciones SRL; 1998; cytotoxic.3535 Romero-Jiménez M, Campos-Sánchez J, Analla M, Muñoz-Serrano A, Alonso-Moraga A. Genotoxicity and anti-genotoxicity of some traditional medicinal herbs. Mutat Res 2005;585(1-2):147-155
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