Spilanthol: occurrence, extraction, chemistry and biological activities
Rev. bras. farmacogn
; 26(1): 128-133, Jan.-Feb. 2016. tab, graf
Article
en En
| LILACS
| ID: lil-772644
Biblioteca responsable:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Abstract Spilanthol (C14H23NO, 221.339 g/mol) is a bioactive compound that is found in many different plants that are used as traditional remedies throughout the world. It is present in Heliopsis longipes and several species in the genus Acmella, including A. oleracea L., also known as paracress and jambu. Its leaves and flowers have sensory properties (pungency, tingling, numbing, mouth-watering) that make it a popular spice and ingredient in several Brazilian dishes. Spilanthol can exert a variety of biological and pharmacological effects including analgesic, neuroprotective, antioxidant, antimutagenic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antilarvicidal and insecticidal activities. So, the aim of this review is to present a literature review on the spilanthol that describes its occurrence, chemistry, extraction and biological activities.
Texto completo:
1
Base de datos:
LILACS
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. bras. farmacogn
Asunto de la revista:
FARMACIA
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Article