Chemical characterization, assessment of acute oral toxicity, and antinociceptive potential of the methanolic extract of Montrichardia linifera (Arruda) Schott leaves from Brazil
Wellington Junior Taisho Nagahama Costa,
Leticia Prazeres de Farias Coelho,
Alan Luz Tembra
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundMontrichardia linifera (Arruda) Schott is popularly known as “aninga,” “aningaçu,” “aningaíba,” and “aninga-do-igapó.” Compresses and plasters made from the leaves of this medicinal plant are used to treat abscesses, tumors, and pain caused by stingray stings.Aim of the studyThis study aimed to chemically characterize the methanolic extract of M. linifera leaves (MEMLL), as well as to verify their acute oral toxicity and antinociceptive potential.Materials and methodsThe leaves were collected during … Show more
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