Alternative Therapies
In vivo antimutagenic activity of the medicinal plants Pfaffia glomerata (Brazilian ginseng) and Ginkgo biloba
Authors: I.V. Almeida, E. D�¼sman, G.I. Mattge, F. Toledo, A.F. Reusing and V.E.P. Vicentini
Complementary and alternative therapies, including the use of medicinal plants, have become almost standard among the world’s population. Pfaffia glomerata (PG), popularly known as Brazilian ginseng, is widely used as a restorer of vital functions, increasing mental balance, and is used for the treatment of diabetes and .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039785
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039785
Chemotherapeutical effects of the herbal medicine Uncaria tomentosa (Willd.) DC.
Authors: I.V. Almeida, L.C. Soares, F.T. Lucio, L.B. Cantagalli, A.F. Reusing and V.E.P. Vicentini
The use of medicinal plants dates back to the beginning of humanity, and today their application as complementary therapy has been widely disseminated as an alternative to conventional therapy. The medicinal plant named Uncaria tomentosa (Willd.) DC. (known as cat’s claw) is a common woody vine of the Amazon forest that .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039782
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039782