The essential oil of Hyptis crenata Pohl ex Benth. presents an antiedematogenic effect in mice

The essential oil of Hyptis crenata Pohl ex Benth. presents an antiedematogenic effect in mice

Hyptis crenata, commonly known as “salva-do-Marajó”, “hortelã-do-campo”, and “hortelãzinha”, is used in folk medicine in Northeast Brazil as tea or infusion to treat inflammatory diseases. Due to the pharmacological efficacy and the low toxicity of the essential oil of Hyptis crenata (EOHc), we deci...

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Main Authors: A.N. Coelho-de-Souza, R. Alves-Soares, H.D. Oliveira, Y.A. Gomes-Vasconcelos, P.J.C. Souza, T. Santos-Nascimento, K.A. Oliveira, L.R.L. Diniz, J. Guimarães-Pereira, J.H. Leal-Cardoso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2021-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Medicinal plants
Essential oil
Hyptis crenata
Antiedematogenic activity
Inflammation
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