BACKGROUND
Species of Baccharis exhibit antibiotic, antiseptic, and wound-healing properties, and have been used in the traditional medicine of South America for the treatment of inflammation, headaches, diabetes, and hepatobiliary disorders.
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the anti-inflammatory activity
"Hierba santa," a Peruvian herbal medicine, is used to alleviate many symptoms, including headache, hemorrhoids, fever, and rheumatism. Several Cestrum species are said to be the origin of hierba santa. Three lots of hierba santa: Cestrum auriculatum (herb 1 and herb 2) and C. hediundinum (herb 3),
Context: Capparis L. (Capparaceae) is grown worldwide. Caper has been used in traditional medicine to treat various diseases including rheumatism, kidney, liver, stomach, as well as headache and toothache.
BACKGROUND
Breonadia salicina is used traditionally to treat wounds, ulcers, fevers, headaches, and fungal infections. The aim of this study was to investigate the antifungal activity of the plant extract and compounds isolated there from.
METHODS
Leaf extracts of Breonadia salicina were screened