Affiliation:
1. Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Laboratory of Immunopathology Keizo Asami (LIKA), Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
2. Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Laboratory of Microbiology and Immunology, Academic Center of Vitória (CAV), Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco, Brazil
Abstract
Medicinal plants have been used for centuries by communities worldwide, as they have diverse biological properties and are effective against numerous diseases. The genus Syagrus stands out for its versatility and for so many activities presented by these palm trees, mainly due to its rich chemical and fatty acid compositions. The genus has antibacterial potential, has antibiofilm, antiparasitic, antioxidant, prebiotic, antiulcerogenic, anticholinesterase, and hypoglycemic activities, and can produce biodiesel, amid others. Among all species, Syagrus coronata and Syagrus romanzoffiana stand out, presenting the greatest number of activities and applications. The secondary metabolites obtained from these palm trees present high activity even in low concentrations and can be used against infections and chronic diseases. Furthermore, these plants have been used in some communities for years and have presented healing properties, especially in inflammatory processes. Therefore, the Syagrus genus proves to be promising, which shows a lot of therapeutic potential.
Subject
Complementary and alternative medicine
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