PNS040 Phytochemical profile and antioxidant potential of methanol extract of Mucuna pruriens leaves.

Authors

  • Erick Vicente da Silva Motta
  • Nícolas de Castro Campos Pinto
  • Elita Scio

Abstract

The species Mucuna pruriens belongs to the family Fabaceae and is popularly known in Brazil as “café berão” and “pó de mico”. Several parts of this plant have medicinal properties: seeds are used to treat nervous and reproductive system disorders; leaves and roots have anthelmintic and aphrodisiac properties.

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Published

2012-12-28

How to Cite

MOTTA, E. V. da S.; PINTO, N. de C. C.; SCIO, E. PNS040 Phytochemical profile and antioxidant potential of methanol extract of Mucuna pruriens leaves. Revista Eletrônica de Farmácia, Goiânia, v. 9, n. 1, p. 1, 2012. Disponível em: https://revistas.ufg.br/REF/article/view/21954. Acesso em: 23 sep. 2024.

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