Aspectos Etnofarmacológicos, Fitoquímicos E Farmacológicos Da Cecropia Pachystachya Trécul (Embaúba): Uma Revisão

Abstract

The use of medicinal plants in treating human ailments is a heritage passed down through generations. This study aimed to conduct a literature review on ethnopharmacological studies of Cecropia Pachystachya Trécul, demonstrating the relevance of its phytochemical compounds and their utilization in drug formulation, based on empirical knowledge from folk medicine and aligning with previous research. The search strategy for articles and scientific works was executed using databases such as PubMed, Cochrane Library, SciELO, and CAPES Periodicals Portal, with a meticulous selection of experimental works, adhering to exclusion and inclusion criteria as described in the methodology. Thus, it was evidenced that the phytochemical constituents present in this species can produce hyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anxiolytic, and antidepressant effects, among others. The leaf is the primary plant part from which compounds for biological evaluation are extracted, and it is extensively used in folk medicine. The significance of empirical knowledge in using Cecropia Pachystachya for its phytotherapeutic properties and pharmacological potential is recognized. Therefore, further studies on the species are essential, given its promising applicability and the potential discovery of new drugs.