Table 1 Medicinal plants used in this study
Plant species | Common name | Part used | Traditional use |
|---|---|---|---|
B. japurensis | Saratudo | Stem bark | Indicated against various inflammatory disorders, especially in the uterus and prostate |
C. spruceanum | Mulateiro | Stem bark | For age spots, cuts, diabetes, eye infections, ovarian problems, scars, scrapes, skin fungi, skin parasites, skin problems, wrinkles, and wounds, and as an antioxidant and cosmetic |
M. guyanensis | Chichuá | Stem bark | Used as a stimulant, tonic and muscle relaxant, to relieve arthritis, rheumatism, hemorrhoids, swollen kidney, skin rashes, skin cancer prevention. |
P. nitida | Maracujá-do-mato | Leaves | Treatment of gastrointestinal disorders |
P. olacoides | Muirapuama | Leaves | Used as tonic neuromuscular, neurasthenia, impotence, menstrual disorders, dysentery. It also has stimulant properties of the central nervous system. |