Exotic medicinal plants used in Brazil with diuretic properties: a review

Chem Biodivers. 2022 May 11. doi: 10.1002/cbdv.202200258. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSeveral exotic plants (non-native) are used in Brazilian traditional medicine and are known worldwide for their possible diuretic actions. Among the wide variety of plants, standing out Achillea millefolium L., Camellia sinensis L. Kuntze, Crocus sativus L., Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn., Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) A.W. Hill, Taraxacum officinale (L.) Weber, and Urtica dioica L., whose effects have already been the subject of some scientific study. In addition, we also discussed other exotic species in Brazil used popularly, but that still lack scientific studies, like the species Arctium lappa L., Carica papaya L., Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don, Centella asiatica (L.) Urb, Citrus aurantium L., and Persea americana Mill. However, generally, clinical studies on these plants are scarce. In this context, different plant species can be designated for further comprehensive studies, therefore, promoting support for developing an effective medicine to induce diuresis.PMID:35544364 | DOI:10.1002/cbdv.202200258

Source: Chemistry and Biodiversity - May 11, 2022 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Luisa Nath ália Bolda Mariano Thaise Boeing Rita de C ássia Vilhena da Silva Luisa Mota da Silva Arquimedes Gasparotto-J únior Valdir Cechinel-Filho Priscila de Souza Source Type: research