Folk uses and pharmacological properties of Casearia sylvestris: a medicinal review

Folk uses and scientific investigations have highlighted the importance of Casearia sylvestris extracts and their relevant bioactive potential. The aim of this work was to review the pharmacological properties of C. sylvestris, emphasizing its anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory, anti-ophidian and antitum...

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Main Authors: Paulo Michel P. Ferreira, Leticia V. Costa-Lotufo, Manoel O. Moraes, Francisco W.A. Barros, Aline M.A. Martins, Alberto J. Cavalheiro, Vanderlan S. Bolzani, Andre G. Santos, Claudia Pessoa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2011-12-01
Series:Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0001-37652011000400024