| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2539918 | Fitoterapia | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The potential antihypertensive activity of Brazilian plants was evaluated in vitro by its ability to inhibit the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). Forty-four plants belonging to 30 families were investigated. Plants were selected based on their popular use as antihypertensive and/or diuretics. The following plants presented significant ACE inhibition rates: Calophyllum brasiliense, Combretum fruticosum, Leea rubra, Phoenix roebelinii and Terminalia catappa.
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Authors
Fernão C. Braga, Carla P. Serra, Nilton S. Viana Júnior, Alaíde B. Oliveira, Steyner F. Côrtes, Júlio A. Lombardi,