Pfaffia paniculata (Martius) Kuntze: o ginseng-brasileiro

Genetic and cytological diversity in cherry tree accessions ( Eugenia involucrata DC) in Rio Grande do Sul

“…Therefore, it is necessary to identify it through analyses with morphological or molecular markers (Ferreira and Grattapaglia 1998). Traditionally, morphological and agronomic descriptors are used; however, these can be influenced by the environment and some can only be evaluated during the adult stage of the plants (Vieira et al 2009). In this study, the genetic diversity analyses were performed using molecular markers because, according to Carvalho (2008), the cherry tree is a perennial species and only reaches reproductive age between six and seven years old, which would require too much time for analyses by morphological markers, particularly to evaluate the fruit.…”

Research Article In vivo antimutagenic activity of the medicinal plants Pfaffia glomerata (Brazilian ginseng) and Ginkgo biloba.

“…The Brazilian ginseng is used for restoring vital functions, increasing physical strength and mental equilibrium, and protecting the gastric mucosa from injury. It is also used for the treatment of diabetes and rheumatism, and it possesses antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, trypanocidal, antileishmanial, and aphrodisiac actions (De Oliveira, 1986;Neto et al, 2004;Queiroz et al, 2014).…”

Effects of Pfaffia glomerata (Spreng) pedersen aqueous extract on healing acetic acid-induced ulcers

“…They are popularly known as "Brazilian ginseng" and have been used as tonic and aphrodisiac, as well as for the treatment of gastric disturbances and healing of the wounds (Oliveira, 1986). The main components isolated so far from Pfaffia spp.…”