Cytoprotection by Achyrocline satureioides (Lam) D.C. and some of its main flavonoids against oxidative stress

Studies on antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity of herbal remedies used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis

“…Epilobium parviflorum has been reported to have a high antioxidant capacity, which is attributed to the high concentration of flavonoids (Arredondo et al, 2004). However, the macrocyclic tannin, oenothein B, isolated from the aqueous extract has been identified as the compound responsible for the activity of the extract in the treatment of prostate disorders (Lesuisse et al, 1996).…”

Effect of the treatment with Achyrocline satureioides (free and nanocapsules essential oil) and diminazene aceturate on hematological and biochemical parameters in rats infected by Trypanosoma evansi

“…satureioides is one of the most relevant species belonging to the family Asteraceae, commonly known as "macela", and is used as a medicinal plant in Brazil and other nearby countries (Kadarian et al, 2002;Ruffa et al, 2002). Various medicinal properties have been attributed to macela, such as hepatoprotective, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antitumoral, antiviral and antimicrobial (Arredondo et al, 2004;Bettega et al, 2004;Calvo et al, 2006;Sabini et al, 2012). Studies with A. satureioides have shown larvicidal, insecticide, and repellent activity (Gillij et al, 2008;Macêdo et al, 1997), antiparasitic against Giardia lamblia in vitro (Brandelli et al, 2009) and trypanocidal against Trypanosoma cruzi in vitro (Rojas de Arias et al, 1995).…”

Immunomodulatory properties of Achyrocline satureioides (Lam.) D.C. infusion: A study on human leukocytes

“…Achyrocline satureioides is a rich source of flavonoids with recognized anti-inflammatory activity, such as quercetin, luteolin, and 3-O-methylquercetin (De Souza et al, 2002;Arredondo et al, 2004;Taylor, 2005), and identification of the active compound(s) mainly responsible for the effects of the infusion on human leukocytes would be of great help to standardize the preparation, as well as to deal with the various factors (e.g., quality of the plant material, growing conditions and seasonal and geographic variations) which are likely to influence its activity.…”

“…TP content was expressed as quercetin equivalents (QE). Quercetin was chosen as standard since it is one of the main flavonoids contained in Achyrocline satureioides (Arredondo et al, 2004). The concentrations of the infusion were adjusted taking into account their TP content in order to obtain comparable results in the subsequent experiments.…”