IN VITRO AND IN VIVO PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF ESSENTIAL OILS FROM AMAZONIAN SPECIES
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IN VITRO AND IN VIVO PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF ESSENTIAL OILS FROM AMAZONIAN SPECIES
Pablo Luis Baia Figueiredo
Departamento de Ciências Naturais, UEPA, PA, Brazil.
The Amazon is home to a remarkable diversity of aromatic plants, making it a key source of essential oils with significant pharmacological potential. This lecture will delve into the fundamental aspects of researching these natural resources, from the collection and taxonomic identification of botanical material to the standardization of selection and chemical analysis processes. We will present results from in vitro and in vivo assays, showcasing compelling biological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects, as well as acute toxicity assessments. We will spotlight Amazonian species such as Hyptis crenata, Ayapana triplinervis, and Lippia alba, each with a unique chemical profile that contributes to their consistent pharmacological activities. Lastly, we will underscore how the study of these aromatic plants not only enriches our scientific understanding of regional biodiversity but also paves the way for the development of therapeutic and biotechnological alternatives based on Amazonian resources.
Keywords: essential oils; Amazonian species; experimental pharmacology; medicinal chemistry.
