Traditional Uses, Chemical Constituents, and Biological Activities of Bixa orellana L.: A Review
Bixa orellana L., popularly known as “urucum,” has been used by indigenous communities in Brazil and other tropical countries for several biological applications, which indicates its potential use as an active ingredient in pharmaceutical products. The aim of this work was to report the main evidenc...
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| author | Daniela de Araújo Vilar Marina Suênia de Araujo Vilar Túlio Flávio Accioly de Lima e Moura Fernanda Nervo Raffin Márcia Rosa de Oliveira Camilo Flamarion de Oliveira Franco Petrônio Filgueiras de Athayde-Filho Margareth de Fátima Formiga Melo Diniz José Maria Barbosa-Filho |
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| description | Bixa orellana L., popularly known as “urucum,” has been used by indigenous communities in Brazil and other tropical countries for several biological applications, which indicates its potential use as an active ingredient in pharmaceutical products. The aim of this work was to report the main evidence found in the literature, concerning the ethnopharmacology, the biological activity, and the phytochemistry studies related to Bixa orellana L. Therefore, this work comprises a systematic review about the use of Bixa orellana in the American continent and analysis of the data collected. This study shows the well-characterized pharmacological actions that may be considered relevant for the future development of an innovative therapeutic agent. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8ff8dc6742394359b85bda17e3cbcece2025-02-03T00:59:09ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal2356-61401537-744X2014-01-01201410.1155/2014/857292857292Traditional Uses, Chemical Constituents, and Biological Activities of Bixa orellana L.: A ReviewDaniela de Araújo Vilar0Marina Suênia de Araujo Vilar1Túlio Flávio Accioly de Lima e Moura2Fernanda Nervo Raffin3Márcia Rosa de Oliveira4Camilo Flamarion de Oliveira Franco5Petrônio Filgueiras de Athayde-Filho6Margareth de Fátima Formiga Melo Diniz7José Maria Barbosa-Filho8Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-900 João Pessoa, PB, BrazilLaboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-900 João Pessoa, PB, BrazilDepartment of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, 59010-180 Natal, RN, BrazilDepartment of Pharmacy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, 59010-180 Natal, RN, BrazilDepartment of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-900 João Pessoa, PB, BrazilState Company of Agricultural Research of Paraíba, Rua Eurípedes Tavares 210, Tambiá, 58013-290 João Pessoa, PB, BrazilDepartment of Chemistry, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-900 João Pessoa, PB, BrazilLaboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-900 João Pessoa, PB, BrazilLaboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-900 João Pessoa, PB, BrazilBixa orellana L., popularly known as “urucum,” has been used by indigenous communities in Brazil and other tropical countries for several biological applications, which indicates its potential use as an active ingredient in pharmaceutical products. The aim of this work was to report the main evidence found in the literature, concerning the ethnopharmacology, the biological activity, and the phytochemistry studies related to Bixa orellana L. Therefore, this work comprises a systematic review about the use of Bixa orellana in the American continent and analysis of the data collected. This study shows the well-characterized pharmacological actions that may be considered relevant for the future development of an innovative therapeutic agent.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/857292 |
| spellingShingle | Daniela de Araújo Vilar Marina Suênia de Araujo Vilar Túlio Flávio Accioly de Lima e Moura Fernanda Nervo Raffin Márcia Rosa de Oliveira Camilo Flamarion de Oliveira Franco Petrônio Filgueiras de Athayde-Filho Margareth de Fátima Formiga Melo Diniz José Maria Barbosa-Filho Traditional Uses, Chemical Constituents, and Biological Activities of Bixa orellana L.: A Review The Scientific World Journal |
| title | Traditional Uses, Chemical Constituents, and Biological Activities of Bixa orellana L.: A Review |
| title_full | Traditional Uses, Chemical Constituents, and Biological Activities of Bixa orellana L.: A Review |
| title_fullStr | Traditional Uses, Chemical Constituents, and Biological Activities of Bixa orellana L.: A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Traditional Uses, Chemical Constituents, and Biological Activities of Bixa orellana L.: A Review |
| title_short | Traditional Uses, Chemical Constituents, and Biological Activities of Bixa orellana L.: A Review |
| title_sort | traditional uses chemical constituents and biological activities of bixa orellana l a review |
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