The Myrtaceae is one of the most common plant families in Brazil, including> 1000 species
of native fruit spread from North to South, where around 50% of all species are endemic to …

Functional foods include any natural product that presents health-promoting effects, thereby
reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Cerrado fruits are considered a source of bioactive …

The interest in South American native plant species has been growing in recent years due to
their health benefits. Brazil is one of the world's mega-diverse locations with over 40,000 …

Abstract The Brazilian Cerrado is home to a large number of native and endemic species of
enormous potential, among which we can highlight the cagaita, gabiroba, jatobá-do …

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Information regarding the use of beneficial,
native Brazilian plants was compiled by European naturalists in the 19th century. The …

This research presents a review on water resources in Delta state, southern part of Nigeria,
with emphasis on hydrogeochemical and microbial assessment. It evaluates factors …

The study focuses on the assessment of coastal aquifers in the selected part of Port
Harcourt, Nigeria for drinking, industrial, and irrigation use. For this study, a total of 18 …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Different parts of Eugenia dysenterica have been
popularly used in Brazil for treating diabetes mellitus and its complications. The present …

Cagaita (Eugenia dysenterica DC.) is an important native Brazilian fruit species with
potential health effects associated with its concentration and profile of polyphenols. The aim …

Evidence suggests that bioactive compounds present in fruits and vegetables, including
carotenoids, polyphenols, and phytosterols, may have beneficial effects against the …