The discovery of antibiotics in the previous century lead to reduction in mortality and
morbidity due to infectious diseases but their inappropriate and irrational use has resulted in …

The emergence of antibiotic resistance in pathogenic bacteria has led to renewed interest in
exploring the potential of plant‐derived antimicrobials (PDAs) as an alternative therapeutic …

Abstract Babassu mesocarp (Attalea speciosa, Family: Arecaceae) is a by-product of kernel
oil manufacture, reported as a rich source of phenolic compounds of biotechnology potential …

Jungle honey (JH) is collected from timber and blossom by wild honey bees that live in the
tropical forest of Nigeria. JH is used as a traditional medicine for colds, skin inflammation …

Introduction Orbignya speciosa (babaçu) and Mauritia flexuosa (buriti) are palm trees
originating in Brazil whose fruits are rich in fixed edible oils that are used for many purposes …

Background Many recent papers have documented the phytochemical and pharmacological
bases for the use of palms (Arecaceae) in ethnomedicine. Early publications were based …

The leaves and the oil from the seeds of Chenopodium ambrosioides L.(Chenopodiaceae),
a plant known in Brazil as 'mastruz', have been used by native people to treat parasitic …

Different drug delivery systems are prepared on the nanoscale to improve performance in
drug formulations, such as nanoparticles or nanoemulsions. Polymeric nanoparticles have …

The damage to crops and food commodities by pests and diseases remains a major public
health concern. Globally, investigations were carried out to develop harmless natural …

AIMS: Babassu is the common Brazilian name of Orbignya speciosa Mart.(Arecaceae). The
fruits are used for several disorders. In the present study, the antinociceptive effects of the …