Diuretic and saluretic effects of Baccharis dracunculifolia DC. (Asteraceae).

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Baccharis dracunculifolia DC. (Asteraceae) is an aromatic and medicinal species that is native to Brazil and other South American countries. It is popularly known as “alecrim-do-campo”, “alecrimde-vassoura”, and “vassourinha”, being used as infusions for various ailme...

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Authors: ALMEIDA, V. P. de, TOLOUEI, S. E. L., KLINDER, L. M., MARQUES, A. A. M., MORENO, K. G. T., FARIAS, K. S., BONFIM, I., LOURENÇO, E. L. B., HEIDEN, G., MINTEGUIAGA, M., FARAGO, P. V., SILVA, D. B., GASPAROTTO JUNIOR, A., MANFRON, J.
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2025
Country:Brasil
Institution:Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Repository:Repositório Institucional da EMBRAPA (Repository Open Access to Scientific Information from EMBRAPA - Alice)
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br:doc/1178018
Online Access:http://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/handle/doc/1178018
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Baccharis dracunculifolia
Natural products
Monoterpenos
Pressão Arterial
Recurso Natural
Vassourinha
Flavonóide
Saúde
Fitoterapia
Planta Medicinal
Asteraceae
Diuresis
Hypertension
Flavonoids
Medicinal plants
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Summary:Ethnopharmacological relevance: Baccharis dracunculifolia DC. (Asteraceae) is an aromatic and medicinal species that is native to Brazil and other South American countries. It is popularly known as “alecrim-do-campo”, “alecrimde-vassoura”, and “vassourinha”, being used as infusions for various ailments. Moreover, in Brazil, this species is commonly utilized for treating cardiovascular disorders. Despite its common use , there is no evidence in the literature demonstrating the effects of B. dracunculifolia leaves on the cardiovascular system.

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