Baccharis dracunculifolia DC. A Review of Research Advances From 2004 to 2024, With New Micromorphology and Essential Oil Investigations

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q2 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Journal of Herbal Medicine Pub Date : 2024-10-05 DOI:10.1016/j.hermed.2024.100952

Lorene Armstrong , Paola Aparecida Raeski , Valter Paes de Almeida , Manuel Minteguiaga , Andressa Novatski , Vijayasankar Raman , Arquimedes Gasparotto Junior , C. Benjamin Naman , Jane Manfron

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Abstract

Introduction

Baccharis dracunculifolia DC. (Asteraceae), called alecrim-do-campo, vassoura, or vassourinha, is the precursor of green propolis that is used in traditional medicine for treating conditions such as dyspepsia, fatigue, inflammation, mild fever, and high blood pressure. This study aimed to summarise botanical, chemical, pharmacologic, and toxicologic reports about B. dracunculifolia and contribute new information on its anatomy and essential oil composition.

Methods

This study reviewed international databases, querying keywords related to traditional use, phytochemicals, biological activities (excluding animal studies), nanotechnology, clinical trials, and toxicity. New contributions regarding micromorphology of leaves and stems were analysed by light and scanning electron microscopy, and crystals were observed by polarised microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray, and Raman spectroscopies. Essential oils and hydrolates were generated from distinct sites and analysed using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry.

Results

Botanical, chemical, pharmacologic, and toxicologic studies of B. dracunculifolia are reviewed herein along with this plant’s use in nano- and biotechnological applications. Major compounds present in the essential oils and volatile extracts of B. dracunculifolia include monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, while the organic extracts are rich in phenolics (flavonoids, caffeoylquinic, and prenylated acids) and terpenoids (diterpenoids and triterpenoids).

Conclusions

Previously reported chemical and pharmacologic studies of B. dracunculifolia provided solid information about the pharmacologic effects of this medicinal plant and the green propolis produced from it. New information reported here on the micromorphology and phytochemistry (essential oil and hydrolate composition) of B. dracunculifolia can be used to facilitate the identification of this plant in comparison to other related species and for quality control.

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Baccharis dracunculifolia DC.2004 年至 2024 年研究进展回顾，包括新的微形态学和精油研究

引言龙爪槐（菊科），又名阿勒克里木-多-坎波、瓦苏拉或瓦苏林哈，是绿蜂胶的前体，在传统医学中用于治疗消化不良、疲劳、炎症、轻度发烧和高血压等病症。本研究旨在总结有关 B. dracunculifolia 的植物学、化学、药理学和毒理学报告，并提供有关其解剖学和精油成分的新信息。方法本研究查阅了国际数据库，查询了与传统用途、植物化学物质、生物活性（不包括动物研究）、纳米技术、临床试验和毒性相关的关键词。用光镜和扫描电子显微镜分析了叶和茎的微观形态，用偏光显微镜、能量色散 X 射线和拉曼光谱观察了晶体。本文回顾了 B. dracunculifolia 的植物学、化学、药理学和毒理学研究，以及该植物在纳米和生物技术中的应用。B. dracunculifolia 的精油和挥发性萃取物中的主要化合物包括单萜和倍半萜，而有机萃取物则富含酚类（黄酮类、咖啡酰奎宁酸和链烯酸）和萜类（二萜和三萜）。结论之前报道的对 B. dracunculifolia 的化学和药理研究提供了有关这种药用植物及其生产的绿蜂胶药理作用的可靠信息。本文报告的有关 B. dracunculifolia 的微观形态学和植物化学（精油和水解物成分）的新信息可用于促进该植物与其他相关物种的鉴别以及质量控制。

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Journal of Herbal Medicine INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Herbal Medicine, the official journal of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, is a peer reviewed journal which aims to serve its readers as an authoritative resource on the profession and practice of herbal medicine. The content areas of the journal reflect the interests of Medical Herbalists and other health professionals interested in the clinical and professional application of botanical medicines. The objective is to strengthen the research and educational base of herbal medicine with research papers in the form of case studies, original research articles and reviews, monographs, clinical trials and relevant in vitro studies. It also publishes policy statements, opinion pieces, book reviews, conference proceedings and profession related information such as pharmacovigilance reports providing an information source for not only the Herbal Practitioner but any Health professional with an interest in phytotherapy.