ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL USE OF BOLDO (PLECTRANTHUS NEOCHILUS) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES IN BACURITEUA, (PARÁ)
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https://doi.org/10.56238/revgeov16n4-055Keywords:
Plectranthus neochilus, Bioactive Compounds, HepatoprotectionAbstract
Medicinal plants possess bioactive compounds with therapeutic properties and great relevance in traditional medicine. This study analyzed the use of Plectranthus neochilus (boldo) in the community of Bacuriteua, Pará, and its effects recorded in the scientific literature. The species is used to treat liver and digestive disorders through a decoction of green leaves, ingested orally for three to seven days. Additional studies have identified phenolic and terpenoid compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective properties. In vivo assays also indicate antimicrobial and antischistosomal activity, with low toxicity at controlled doses. The conclusion is that the traditional use of the species is scientifically supported, reinforcing its potential as a phytotherapeutic resource.
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