Chemical and pharmacological aspects of Byrsonima (Malpighiaceae)

Quimica nova

Guilhon-Simplicio, Fernanda¹  Pereira, Maria de Meneses² 

[1] Centro Universitário Nilton Lins, Manaus, Brasil;Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Manaus, Brasil

关键词: Malpighiaceae;    Byrsonima;    review.;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0100-40422011000600021

学科分类：化学（综合）

来源: Sociedade Brasileira de Quimica

【 摘 要 】

Species of theByrsonima genus are widely distributed around the neotropical zone, beingfrequently used in folk medicine to treat gastrointestinal, respiratory andskin diseases. This article briefly reviews the ethnopharmacology, pharmacologyand phytochemistry of the Byrsonima genus. Eighty three compounds isolatedfrom different species are reported, most of them being flavonoids or triperpenes.The pharmacological studies carried out with the extracts from these plantsemphasize on the antimicrobial activity, however other activities have alsobeen investigated leading to promising results. The data presented in this workstrongly supports the view that plants of Byrsonima genus have potentialtherapeutic action.

【 授权许可】

CC BY