Casearia sylvestris

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Casearia sylvestris
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C. sylvestris
Binomial name
Casearia sylvestris
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Casearia sylvestris is a Brazilian herb in the Salicaceae family. It is catalogued by the Brazilian Unified Health System as a plant of interest for the Brazilian population with the purpose of treating inflammatory disorders

Research

One study showed lowered blood triglyceride levels.[1]

Safety

Studies show that is safe and when it used for long period.[2]

References

  1. ^ Werle, Almeci L. B; Zanetti, Gilberto D.; Ceron, Carla S.; Manfron, Melânia P. (June 2009). "Avaliação da atividade de Casearia sylvestris Swartz (Flacourtiaceae) sobre os níveis séricos de triglicerídeos em ratos". Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia. 19 (2a): 400–402. doi:10.1590/S0102-695X2009000300011.
  2. ^ Ameni, A.Z.; Latorre, O.A.; Torres, L.M.B.; Górniak, S.L. (December 2015). "Toxicity study about a medicinal plant Casearia sylvestris: A contribution to the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS)". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 175: 9–13. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2015.08.027.