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Calea zacatechichi Schltdl. (Asteraceae alt. Compositae) is a Mexican plant commonly used in folk medicine to treat respiratory and gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The objective of this study is to characterize the effect of C. zacatechichi extracts in mouse models mimicking the symptoms of
Calea urticifolia (Mill.) DC. (Compositae) is a medicinal plant found in El Salvador. Calea is used in folkloric medicine as a psychoactive principle with calming effect, as well as in the treatment of diarrhea and fever. Three undescribed bisabolenes, named caleanolenes A-C, as well as, three known
Mesoamerica is well known for the Mayan civilization, which flourished in this region during pre-Columbian times and made use of plant diversity for medicinal purposes. Currently, there are 21 Mayan ethnic groups in Guatemala, including the Q'eqchi'. The use of medicinal plants is still prevalent