Traditional use, phytochemistry and biological activities of Poincianella pyramidalys (Tul.) LP Queiroz
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Evaluation of the Interaction between the Poincianella pyramidalis (Tul.) LP Queiroz Extract and Antimicrobials Using Biological and Analytical Models
Poincianella pyramidalis (Tul.) LP Queiroz (Fabaceae) is an endemic tree of northeastern Brazil, occurring mainly in the Caatinga. Its medicinal use is widespread and is an important therapeutic option against diarrhea, dysentery, and respiratory and urinary infections, among other diseases. In this study we determined the chemical marker and evaluated the interaction between P. pyramidalis ext...
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عنوان ژورنال: African Journal of Biotechnology
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1684-5315
DOI: 10.5897/ajb2015.14794