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In the northern region of Peru, more than 500 plants are traditionally used for medicinal purposes7,8 and, Cordia lutea L. "overo" is an indigenous plant used to treat liver diseases… Click to show full abstract
In the northern region of Peru, more than 500 plants are traditionally used for medicinal purposes7,8 and, Cordia lutea L. "overo" is an indigenous plant used to treat liver diseases on the northern Peruvian coast.9 Traditionally this plant species is part of an effective and safe treatment to enhance liver function.10 It has also protective activity on the gastric mucosa11, anti-infective activity12 and anticancer13, as well as antiallergic activity.14 Some other species of the genus Cordia L. have demonstrated antibacterial and antioxidant activities.15,16
Journal Title: Pharmacognosy Journal
Year Published: 2020
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