Triterpenoids are the most representative group of phytochemicals, as they comprise more
than 20,000 recognized molecules. These compounds are biosynthesized in plants via …

Infections with protozoan parasites are a major cause of disease and mortality in many
tropical countries of the world. Diseases caused by species of the genera Trypanosoma …

The purpose of this review is to survey the antiparasitic plants of the Asteraceae family and
their applicability in the treatment of parasites. This review is divided into three major …

Flavonoids are metabolites widely distributed in plants and commonly present in foods, such
as fruits and vegetables. Pectolinarin, which belongs to the flavone subclass, has attracted …

This review provides an overview on chemical and pharmacological studies on the essential
oil, extracts, fractions and pure compounds from species of Baccharis, including their use in …

Leishmaniasis and Chagas' are parasitic protozoan diseases that affect the poorest
population in the world, causing a high mortality and morbidity. As a result of highly toxic and …

Among neglected tropical diseases, leishmaniasis is one of the most important ones,
affecting more than 12 million people worldwide. The available treatments are not well …

Extracts (34) from eight plant species of the Peruvian Amazonia currently used in traditional
Peruvian medicine, mostly as antileishmanial remedies and also as painkiller, antiseptic …

Background Medicinal herbs are used to cure parasitic protozoan diseases. Protozoan
parasites continue difficult to treat, but diverse extracts from both terrestrial and aquatic …

The Bignoniaceae family comprising of about 110 genera and 650 species is a family of
flowering plants, commonly known as the Trumpet Creeper family, Jacaranda family …