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This study was carried out with the objective of determining the antioxidant properties and quantification of total phenolics and flavonoids in relation to quercetin and rutin in some of the monofloral honeys produced in Minas Gerais (Brazil). In this study, 15 monofloral honey samples were obtained from different geographic regions of Minas Gerias, Brazil. The honeys were obtained from Cooperative of Beekeepers and Family Farmers of Northern Minas. To determine the antioxidant properties of honey samples, the test methods of total phenolic content, flavonoids (rutin and quercetin) and DPPH were used. As a result of the analysis of phenolic and flavonoid contents, the samples with the best results were A1-Aroeira and A4-Assa peixe. In antioxidant activity, the honey with the best EC50 results was A6-Aroeira. Differences between the antioxidant activities of the honey samples were found significantly (p< 0.01).

Leaves of Anacardium humile are used in Brazilian traditional medicine for the treatment of intestinal disturbances and skin lesions. This study aimed to define leaf diagnostic structural characters, to propose a new method of phytochemical analysis of secretions, prospect flavonoids and alkaloids, and to evaluate their inhibitory activity on Candida albicans. Common anatomical, phytochemical, and microbiological methods were used. Leaves of Anacardium occidentale were used as a reference for the structural analyses. The main structural characters were closed vascular system, absence of ducts at the medulla, bilateral mesophyll, absence of bundle sheath extension, and secretory idioblasts at the xylem. The ducts present schizogenous origin, and secreting activity is restricted to the initial phases of leaf blade expansion. The proposed new phytochemical method is practical and inexpensive and has potential for wide application. The abundance of tannins and flavonoids is related to medicinal use. A single peak in high-performance liquid chromatography indicated the presence of a pure substance not previously reported. The extract had a strong inhibitory effect on C. albicans. The obtained results confirm the potential of A. humile for the prospection of new bioactive compounds.

No período do climatério, como consequência do hipoestrogenismo que se instala, surgem sintomas vasomotores, atrofia vaginal, disfunções sexuais, sintomas urinários, além do aumento de risco para doença cardiovascular e osteoporose. Fatores biopsicossociais podem determinar a ocorrência de ma­nifestações psíquicas, exteriorizadas por irritabilidade, nervosismo, depressão e ansiedade, causando uma diminuição na qualidade de vida desta população em geral. Este artigo tem como objetivo avaliar a contribuição do profissional farmacêutico na melhoria da qualidade de vida de mulheres climatéricas.  Para alcançar os objetivos propostos nesse trabalho, foi realizados uma pesquisa com procedimentos bibliográficos, exploratórios e de natureza qualitativa. Concluiu-se que a assistência farmacêutica é essencial para melhorar a qualidade de vida de mulheres no climatério, uma vez que esse profissional é responsável pelo tratamento farmacológico, visando sempre obter resultados satisfatórios e concretos que melhorem a qualidade de vida do paciente.