Medicinal Plant
Genetic diversity of a native population of Myrcia ovata (Myrtaceae) using ISSR molecular markers
Authors: L.A.S. White1, A.V.C. Silva2, S.V. Alvares-Carvalho1, R. Silva-Mann1, M.F. Arrigoni-Blank1, E.M.S. Souza1, C.S. Almeida1, D.A.C. Nizio1, T.S. Sampaio1 and A.F. Blank1
Myrcia ovata Cambess. (Myrtaceae) is a medicinal and aromatic plant that has analgesic, bactericidal and fungicidal properties. Even though this plant has economic potential, nothing is known about the variability and genetic diversity of this species. This information is necessary to establish conservation strategies and allo.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 17(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/gmr18022
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/gmr18022
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
Assessment of genetic diversity of a native population of Eplingiella fruticosa: a plant with therapeutic potential
Authors: D.C. Silva, L.E.C. Diniz, A.F. Blank, D.A.C. Nizio, J.A.O. Pinto, K.L.G. Pereira and M.F. Arrigoni-Blank
Eplingiella fruticosa (Salzm. ex Benth.) Harley & J.F.B. Pastore, ex Hyptis fruticosa Salzm. ex Benth. is an aromatic and medicinal plant of the family Lamiaceae, found mainly in regions with intense anthropic activity. Information on the genetic diversity of this species is scarce. However, it can be assessed using molecu.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039749
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039749
Development and characterization of microsatellite markers for the Chinese endangered medicinal plant Tetrastigma hemsleyanum
Authors: Y.H. Wang, N. Chen, Y.C. Zhang and C.X. Fu
Tetrastigma hemsleyanum (Vitaceae) is an endangered medicinal plant endemic to China. Because of its widely known efficacy for treating many health problems, wild resources of this species are currently undergoing a rapid decline. Few studies have been conducted examining the population genetics or development of microsatellite loci for this plant. In thi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2014.October.31.21
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.October.31.21
DNA isolation protocol for the medicinal plant lemon balm (Melissa officinalis, Lamiaceae)
Authors: S. Ghaffariyan, S.A. Mohammadi and S. Aharizad
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a medicinal plant that is widely used as a sedative or calmant, spasmolytic and antibacterial agent and sleep aid. This has led to a high demand for lemon balm products, resulting in the extinction of this species in some of its natural habitats. Molecular techniques have increasingly been u.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.April.27.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.April.27.3
Antifungal activity, yield, and composition of Ocimum gratissimum essential oil
Authors: F.B.M. Mohr, C. Lermen, Z.C. Gazim, J.E. Gon�§alves, O. Alberton
Ocimum gratissimum L. or clove basil, belongs to the Lamiaceae family, has various desirable uses and applications. Beyond its aromatic, seasoning, and medicinal applications, this plant also has antimicrobial activity. This study was aimed at assessing the antifungal activity, yield, and composition of the essential oil (EO) .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019542
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019542
Assessment of the potential genotoxic risk of medicinal Tamarindus indica fruit pulp extract using in vivo assays
Authors: F.M.V. Silva1, M.F. Leite2, A.C.C. Spadaro2, S.A. Uyemura3 andE.L. Maistro4
Tamarindus indica has been used in folk medicine as an antidiabetic, a digestive aid, and a carminative, among other uses. Currently, there is no information in the toxicology literature concerning the safety of T. indica extract. We evaluated the clastogenic and/or genotoxic potential of fruit pulp extract of this plant in vivo in peripheral blood and li.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(3):
- vol8-3gmr630
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-3gmr630
Genetic diversity analysis of Croton antisyphiliticus Mart. using AFLP molecular markers
Authors: T.G. Oliveira1, A.M.S. Pereira2, J.S. Coppede2, S.C. Fran�§a2, L.C. Ming1 and B.W. Bertoni2
Croton antisyphiliticus Mart. is a medicinal plant native to Cerrado vegetation in Brazil, and it is popularly used to treat urogenital tract infections. The objective of the present study was to assess the genetic variability of natural C. antisyphiliticus populations using AFLP molecular markers. Accessions were collected in the states of Minas Gerais, .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017461
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017461
Genetic diversity of Lippia sidoides Cham. and L. gracilis Schauer germplasm
Authors: C.P. Santos, J.B. Pinheiro, M.I. Zucchi, M.M. Bajay, J.B. Campos, M.F. Arrigoni-Blank, J.A.O. Pinto and A.F. Blank
The conservation of plants in germplasm banks ensures the characterization and availability of these resources for future generations. The present study used DNA markers to obtain genetic information about germplasm collections of Lippia sidoides and L. gracilis, which are maintained in an Active Germplasm Bank (AGB). Genetic variability of samples in the.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15037781
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15037781
New loci of Lychnophora ericoides and transferability to Lychnophora pinaster, endangered medicinal species from Brazil
Authors: M.A.R. Vieira, M.O.M. Marques, L.L. Haber, B.B.Z. Vigna, M.M. Bajay, J.B. Pinheiro, A.P. Souza, J. Semir and M.I. Zucch
Lychnophora ericoides and Lychnophora pinaster are species used in popular medicine as analgesic or anti-inflammatory 21 simple sequence repeat loci of L. ericoides were developed and transferred to L. pinaster. Three populations of L. ericoides and 2 populations of L. pinaster were evaluated; they were collected in the State of Minas Gerais. Population p.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2014.December.19.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.December.19.8