Diuretic Activity Research Articles

One-pot Synthesis of a New Category of 2-aryl-quinazolinones Using OImDSA as an Efficient Heterocyclic Medium.

Dihydroquinazolinone derivatives are an important family of fused heterocyclic compounds which possess a wide range of biological, medicinal and pharmacological properties such as anti-tumor, anti-biotic, diuretic, analgesic, anti-hypertonic, anti-pyretic, antidepressant, anti-histamine and vasodilation activities. So far, some acid catalysts, e.g. p-toluenesulfonic acid, silica sulfuric acid, zinc(II) perfluorooctanoate, gallium(III) triflate, ionic liquid, Al(H2PO4)3, I2, montmorillonite K-10, Amberlyst-15, Al/Al2O3 and Fe3O4 nanoparticles, have been reported to accomplish this threecomponent reaction. Some of these methods have drawbacks such as toxic solvents and catalysts, long reaction time, the use of expensive catalysts and adverse yields. A mixture of benzaldehydes (1mmol), isatoic anhydride (1 mmol), Glycine (1 mmol) and OImDSA (2 mL) were stirred at room temperature for the required reaction times (1-2 h). The progress of the reaction was monitored by TLC (EtOAc: petroleum ether 1:2). After completion of the reaction, as indicated by TLC, the ionic liquid was separated by extraction with 2×15 mL of water. The solid residue was separated by recrystallization from EtOH. The pure products were collected in 86-97% yields. Herein, we report the mild synthesis of some derivatives of 2-aryl-quinazolin-4(1H)-ones from isatoic anhydride and Glycine using OImDSA, which has been found to be an efficient synthesis method, with depleted side effects, reduced reaction steps, increased efficiency and curtailed reaction time, in continuation of our research on the synthesis of heterocyclic and pharmaceutical compounds. In conclusion, we have developed a simple, green and efficient protocol for the synthesis of 2-aryl-quinazolin-4(1H)-ones using OImDSA. Simplicity, easy practice, inexpensive, environmentally friendly and reusable ionic liquid are notable attributes of this new method. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on the synthesis of a new library of quinazolin-4(1H)- ones derived from Glycine as a natural substrate based on green chemistry conditions.

Therapeutic Role of Piper nigrum L (Black Pepper) and Pharmacological Activities

Black pepper, the King of spices (Piper nigrum L.), is a widely used spice, known for its pungent odour. From time immemorial, plant sources were used in traditional systems of medicine and day-to-day common use, such as in meal preparation and cosmetic purposes. This is due to their vast pharmacological potential with beneficial effects. Among the various species of the Piperaceae family, black pepper is one of the most popular due to its principle pharmacological component, piperine. Which is an alkaloid that has diverse pharmacological activities like antioxidant, antiobesity, antitumor, antipyretic, anticonvulsant, antithyroid, antifungal, antibacterial, insecticidal, hepatoprotective, antiasthmatic, larvicidal, antihypertensive, antiinflammatory, antidiabetic, antidiarrheal, bioavailability enhancer, immunomodulatory, antiepileptic, antifertility, GI stimulant, lipid metabolism accelerator, anticancer, CNS stimulant, diuretic, aphrodisiac, blood purifier and antiplatelet activities, etc. Due to the some religious values of black pepper, its being popular from ancient times which is beneficial to modern generation. This review is aimed to provide a literature review on recent advancement of chemistry, pharmacognosy, pharmacological activities, new Piperine based formulations and other general use of Piper nigrum.

Biochemical changes associated with the administration of aqueous pulp extract of Irvingia gabonensis fruit on adult male Wistar rats

Biochemical changes associated with the administration of aqueous pulp extract of Irvingia gabonensis fruit on adult male Wistar rats

A Nutraceutical and Therapeutic potentials of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni

Stevia is a unique ingredient rising in the world, valued for being calorie-free as it helps reduce energy intake and added sugar in food. Like all other natural sugars, Stevia is plant-based, belonging to the Asteraceae Family. The leaves of stevia are mainly used as a sweetener and flavor enhancer in the food and beverage industry. The chemical compound obtained from stevia is considered to be the best alternative source of sugar especially for diabetes and obese patients. Several studies have shown that steviosides and similar substances, such as rebaudioside A and isosteviol, may have therapeutic benefits in addition to its sweetness. These benefits include anti-hyperglycemic, anti-hypertensive, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-diarrheal, antibacterial, diuretic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fertility, hypotensive, and immunomodulatory actions. The use of Stevia prevents hypertension, acts as a bactericidal agent, and stimulates insulin production and utilization which in turn helps to control type-II diabetes and obesity. The drying temperature affects the quality of the stevia product; high temperatures reduce the medicinal and economic value. Multiple worldwide regulatory authorities have concluded that consuming high-quality stevia products in specified amounts is safe for everyone.

Assessment of antiurolithiatic potential of gallic acid on calcium oxalate crystallization and ethylene glycol induced lithiasis

In the present work, the effect of gallic acid on nucleation and aggregation of calcium oxalate crystals and on ethylene glycol induced lithiasis was evaluated. Gallic acid is a natural phenolic compound found in several fruits and medicinal plants. It is reported to have several health-promoting effects. The presence of peaks at 3700, 1715, 1550-1650 are indicative of the presence of hydroxyl, carbonyl, and aromatic ring respectively. The results of solubility analysis indicate that gallic acid is soluble in organic solvents easily and is partially or sparingly soluble in aqueous solution. Gallic acid was able to inhibit the rate of nucleation as well as aggregation of calcium oxalate crystals in the in vitro experiment. It is exerted diuretic action in rats and was able to decrease the activity of the biomarkers of lithiasis viz. lactate dehydrogenase and alkaline phosphatase in ethylene glycol induced lithiatic rats. It could be concluded from the study that gallic acid is a potent anti urolithiatic compound and can be optimized for treatment of kidney stones.

Spergularia marina: a potential source of a novel calcium channel blocker with antihypertensive and diuretic activities.

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Biological activity of the birch leaf and bark

Birch leaves and bark are traditionally used for folk medicine for centuries. Numerous research focused on the chemical composition and biological effects of birch extracts. The main pharmacologically active compounds found in extracts are flavonoids, saponins, tannins, essential oil, and triterpenes. Different species, age of the plant, geographical region, extraction methods, and analytical techniques influence the chemical composition. Possible role of birch extracts in preventing and treating numerous diseases is enabled by their diuretic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-allergic activity. Therefore, this article is intended to give a general overview of the studies on birch leaves and bark.

Investigation of the possible protective effect of Smilax fluminensis steud. leaf in mice subjected to oxidative stress by paracetamol

Paracetamol (PCM) is a drug widely used by the population as an antipyretic and analgesic. If administered in high doses it can cause liver damage, leading to hepatoxicity. The genus Smilax, found in temperate and tropical regions, is traditionally used by the population through the extract of leaves and roots for several conditions, such as in the treatment of syphilis, diabetes, asthma and as a diuretic action. Through this, Smilax fluminensis leaf extracts were used to evaluate the protective effect against oxidative stress induced by a high dose of PCM in mice that received the drug and after receiving treatment with crude extract and fractions. Plasma analysis was performed using as partate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), glucose, triglycerides and cholesterol, in addition to biochemical techniques such as catalase (CAT), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), reduced glutathione (GSH), ascorbic acid (ASA), substances reactive to thiobarbituric acid (TBARS) and carbonylated proteins (CARBONYL) of liver, brain and kidneys. Fraction 1 of the extract was the most promising, decreasing the plasma levels of AST and ALT, the levels of CAT and GST of the liver, together with GSH and in the renal and brain tissue there was a decrease in carbonylated proteins (PCM + F1 versus PCM ). Besides, fraction 1 proved to be hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic. It is concluded that fraction 1 of Smilax fluminensis leaves has good antioxidant activity in the face of the damage caused by the high dose of paracetamol.

Diuretic activity of thick extract and flavonoids of fruits of the Filipendula Ulmaria (L.) Maxim.

Objectives comparative study of the diuretic activity of a thick extract of Filipendula ulmaria (L.) Maxim. fruits and flavonoids spireoside and quercetin isolated from Filipendula ulmaria (L.) Maxim. fruits by column chromatography.
 Material and methods. The extractum spissum was obtained by extracting the fruits of Filipendula ulmaria (L.) Maxim. using 70% ethyl alcohol, followed by vacuum evaporation. Spireoside and quercetin were isolated from the fruits of meadowsweet by the method of column chromatography with further purification by recrystallization. The isolated flavonoids were identified using 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, UV spectroscopy, several chemical transformations, and thin-layer chromatography. The thick extract from the fruits of meadowsweet, and also flavonoids spireoside and quercetin were investigated for diuretic activity in albino rats.
 Results. The thick extract of the fruits of Filipendula ulmaria (L.) Maxim. at a dose of 50 mg/kg significantly increases diuresis for 4 and 24 hours. At the same time, significant diuretic activity of spireoside was detected only at a dose of 10 mg/kg in the experiment, when diuresis was studied for 4 and 24 hours. Quercetin at a dose of 5 mg/kg increases the daily diuresis of laboratory animals.
 Conclusion. A extractum spissum of the fruits of Filipendula ulmaria (L.) Maxim. shows diuretic activity at a dose of 50 mg/kg for 4 and 24 hours of the experiment. Spireoside has diuretic activity at a dose of 10 mg/kg for 4 and 24 hours of the experiment. Quercetin at a dose of 5 mg/kg has the ability to increase diuresis for 24 hours of the experiment. The fruits of Filipendula ulmaria (L.) Maxim. appear to be a promising source of medicines.

Evaluation of Diuretic activity of Fractional Extracts of Ajuga remota Benth (Lamiaceae) in Albino mice

The present study was evaluated the in vivo diuretic activity of fractional extracts of A. remota in albino mice. The dried aqueous crude extracts were subjected to soxhlet extraction by n-butanol, methanol and water solvents. The mice were randomly divided into eleven groups with 8 mice in each. All fractions were administered orally at doses of 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg to adult male mice, and the positive and negative controls were treated with furosemide (10 mg/kg, p.o) and the vehicle distilled water (2 ml/100 gm of body weight) respectively. The diuretic effect of the extracts was evaluated by measuring urine volume, urinary electrolytes and urinary pH. The result indicates that aqueous and methanolic fractions at 1000 mg/kg dose produced significant (p<0.001) increase in urine output and electrolyte excretion (p<0.001) when compared to control. Additionally, potassium sparing activity (27%, p<0.05) and high natriuretic index (2.7-3.03) were produced by the n-butanol fraction relatively even if it showed minimal effect on urine output. Therefore, from the present study it may be concluded that the compounds present in methanolic and aqueous fraction are responsible for diuretic activity. This finding together with previous results on the aqueous crude extracts provides a quantitative basis for developing a new diuretic medicine from A. remota plant.

Opuntia ficus-indica the key plant in climate change: characteristics, cultivation and uses

The Opuntia genus, belonging to the Cactaceae family, has about 300 species, of which Opuntia ficus indica, or Prickly Pear, is considered the best known and most significant. Opuntia ficus indica have been used in Mexico and Latin America since pre-hispanic times as a food and medicinal resource. In recent years, prickly pear cultivation has increased mainly because this plant used for food, medicinal and livestock purposes is able to withstand extreme drought conditions in relatively poor soils. The fruits of the prickly pear are of various colours such as yellow, orange, purple and white, and when ripe their sweet pulp is characterised by a low acidity. It possesses numerous nutritional and therapeutic virtues such as richness in carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and considerable antioxidant, anti-diabetes, anti-cancer fruit activity. Opuntia also has laxative properties due to its soluble fibres and mucilage. The infusion of the harvested and dried flowers has a depurative effect; it has a mild, gentle diuretic and relaxing action on the renal excretory system. Opuntias are also exploited as an alternative and cheap source of source of food for animals and as an ornamental plant. Opuntia ficus indica is grown in subtropical, tropical and warm-temperature areas; it is mainly cultivated in Tunisia, Libya and Egypt. The Prickly Pear finds a particularly favourable habitat in Sardinia, Calabria, Apulia and Sicily, where it is also cultivated, as well as in Spain and North Africa, for the exploitation of its edible fruit, with its delicately sweet pulp, rich in minerals, especially calcium and phosphorus, and vitamin C. In this review, the characteristics, cultivation methods, main uses of the plant and fruits, market and adversities of Opuntia ficus indica are described.

EVALUATION OF NEPHROPROTECTIVE ACTIVITY OF KATAKABEEJA YOGA AGAINST ASPIRIN-INDUCED NEPHROTOXICITY IN WISTAR RATS

Drug-induced toxicity is the major concern in the present Era, particularly with Hepato and Nephrotoxicity. Drug- induced renal failure (RF) accounted for 20% in India. As there is an increasing number of potent therapeutics drugs like – NSAID's (Aspirin), Antibiotics, chemotherapy agents etc. Katakabeeja Yoga is mainly indicated in Prameha Chikitsa according to Yogaratnakar. Kataka (Strychnos potatorum. Linn) is Vishaghna, Ashmari, Prameha, Visha etc. Kataka - Independently have potent Antioxidant, Osmotic diuretic activity. Hence the pre- sent study was aimed to evaluate the Nephroprotective activity of Katakabeeja Yoga against Aspirin-induced Ne- phrotoxicity in Wistar rats. Katakabeeja Yoga was prepared after authenticating procured raw drugs and analyzed for preliminary physicochemical, organic and inorganic tests. Either sex Wistar rats weighing 150 – 200 g were selected and randomized into three groups (each group 6 no.) like Normal, Aspirin-induced, or Katakabeeja Yoga treated. Toxicity with Aspirin 100mg/kg orally for 15 days. In the treated group Katakabeeja yoga 0.216g (216mg) was received after administration of Aspirin for 15 days and sacrificed on the 16th day. Before and end of the study, the blood sample was collected for estimation of biomarkers like Serum Creatinine, urea and electro- lytes. The kidney was kept in a 10% formalin solution and sent for histopathology studies. Data were analyzed by one way ANOVA and Tukey's multiple post hoc procedures. The Aspirin group showed a significant rise in se- rum Creatinine, and urea followed by a decrease the urine output. Katakabeeja Yoga significantly reduced the serum Creatinine and urea followed by an increase in the urine output may have Katakabeeja potent antioxidant, osmotic diuretic activity. The study established that Katakabeeja Yoga possesses a durable Nephroprotective ef- fect against Aspirin-induced Nephrotoxicity. Keywords: Nephroprotective, Kataka, Nephrotoxicity

A Phenolic Compound of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Stem of Syzygium aqueum and its Diuretic Activity

Guava (Syzygium aqueum), a typical Indonesian crop plant, has diuretic properties. Plants used as diuretic medicines can also be valuable sources for endophytic fungi containing diuretic drugs. The aims of this study were to isolate and identify endophytic fungi from S. aqueum stems, to isolate their secondary metabolites, and to conduct in vivo tests of the diuretic activity of an endophytic fungus extract on white male rats of the Wistar strain. Endophytic fungi were isolated by a direct plating method, and fungal isolates were identified molecularly. A phenolic compound was isolated by chromatography, and the chemical structure was identified spectroscopically. Doses of 100, 200, and 300 mg/kg BW were administered to white male rats divided into six groups (normal control, negative control, positive control, and the three treatment groups). Diuretic tests included urine volume; sodium, chloride, and calcium electrolyte levels; and pH. Phylogenetic analysis identified the endophytic fungal isolate as Trichoderma ghanense (isolation code SA1). The secondary metabolite isolated from the T. ghanense extract was a phenolic compound. Diuretic tests using the endophytic fungus extract showed the highest urine volume with a dose of 300 mg/kg BW. The diuretic test results showed an increase in urine volume and levels of sodium, potassium, and chloride ions in the urine. The extract of T. ghanense isolated from the stem of S. aqueum has the potential as initial therapy for hypertension because it contains phenolic secondary metabolites that show diuretic activity.

INVESTIGATION OF ENALAPRIL AND QUERCETIN ON CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE

Kidneys have a capability to filter waste from our blood, when this capacity of kidney is compromised several disturbances in our body arise. Acute kidney injury is a reversible disorder characterized by a rapid loss of renal function shown by an increase in Serum creatinine, urea nitrogen on an hourly, daily, weekly basis. According to the WHO Kidney disease causes over 850,000 deaths every year. Chronic kidney disease being greatest cause of mortality and largest cause of disability. Chronic renal failure is irreversible but precaution may prevent further damage of nephrons. Quercetin is a flavonol present in a number of plant parts that belongs to the category of polyphenols. Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor that is extensively used now days to treat chronic renal failure. In this study adenine is used to induce chronic renal failure and enalapril in conjunction with a natural compound quercetin is applied for the suppression of chronic renal failure. Water intake, urine output, food intake, biochemical analysis of blood and urine with kidneys histopathological markers were investigated for all five treatment groups were compared with control group. Quercetin with enalapril treated animals recovered significantly when compared with the control and standard groups. Quercetin shows free radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory response on kidney and reduces the stress on kidneys, on the other hand Enalapril, due to its diuretic action expels the waste materials from the blood circulation.

A review on the synthesis of heteroannulated quinolones and their biological activities.

The quinoline scaffold has become an important construction motif for the development of new drugs. The quinolones and their heteroannulated derivatives have high importance due to their diverse spectrum of biological activities as antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetes, anti-Alzheimer's disease, antioxidant and diuretic activities. This review summarizes the various new, efficient and convenient synthetic approaches to synthesize diverse quinolone-based scaffolds and their biological activities. We also dealt with the important mechanism, the route and type of reactions of the obtained products. The biological activities of some heteroannulated quinolones were also discussed.

Antiurolithiasis, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, and Diuretic Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Seeds of Caesalpinia bonducella

Background: Urolithiasis, commonly known as nephrolithiasis, kidney stone, or renal stone, is a disorder caused by a decrease in anti-oxidant capability, damaged renal epithelium or consistently supersaturated urine, which leads to increased crystallisation. The aim of this study was to evaluate antiurolithiatic, antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and diuretic property of ethanolic extract of C. bonducella seeds (EECB). Methods: For the probable molecules in EECB, GC-MS analysis was performed. Antioxidant property was investigated using DPPH and FRAP assays. Nucleation and aggregation assays were used for in vitro urolithiatic study. The diuretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity were performed in animal model. Results: GC–MS analysis of EECB identified the presence of Vitamin E, steroidal ring containing compounds and hydrocarbons. EECB was found to be effective in scavenging free radicals. EECB exhibited significant inhibition of nucleation and aggregation of calcium oxalate crystals. The anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity of EECB were found to be significant effective at dose of 400 mg/kg. Further, EECB exhibited a significant increase in urinary output and electrolytes Na+, Cl- excretion at dose of 400 mg/kg. Conclusion: The finding of this study suggested that EECB possess significant pharmacological activities like antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, diuretic, and antiurolithiatic activities. Antioxidants property of EECB could be used in preventing oxidative stress; the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties could be used in the prevention of inflammation and pain of damaged epithelial cells of nephrons, which are caused by intra-papillary calcifications; the diuretic activity could be used in reducing supersaturation of calcium oxalate.

Gut Microbiota of Pigs Metabolizes Extracts of Filipendula ulmaria and Orthosiphon aristatus-Herbal Remedies Used in Urinary Tract Disorders.

Urinary tract infections influence the mortality rate in pigs and are linked to extensive antibiotic usage in the farm industry. Filipendula ulmaria (L.) Maxim. and Orthosiphon aristatus (Blume) Miq. are widespread medicinal plants traditionally used to treat urinary tract disorders. As their preparations are orally administered, the metabolism of their constituents by gut microbiota before absorption should be considered. Until now, no experiments had been performed to describe the biotransformation of tthose plants' extracts by animal gut microbiota. The study evaluates the influence of pig intestinal microbiota on the structure of active compounds in flowers of F. ulmaria and leaves of O. aristatus. The incubations of the extracts with piglet gut microbiota were performed in anaerobic conditions, and the samples of the batch culture were collected for 24 h. In F. ulmaria, the main metabolites were quercetin and kaempferol, which were products of the deglycosylation of flavonoids. After 24 h incubation of O. aristatus extract with the piglet gut microbiota, 2 main metabolites were observed. One, tentatively identified as 3-(3-dihydroxyphenyl)propionic acid, is likely the primary metabolite of the most abundant depsides and phenolic acids. The results confirm the formation of the compounds with anti-inflammatory and diuretic activity in the microbiota cultures, which might suggest F. ulmaria and O. aristatus for treating urinary tract disorders in piglets. Based on the similarities of human and pig gut microbiota, the pig model can help estimate the metabolic pathways of natural products in humans.

In vivo laxative, anti-diarrheal, hepatoprotective and diuretic investigations of Sterculia diversifolia and its isolated compound.

To investigated the laxative, anti-diarrheal, hepatoprotective and diuretic activity of Sterculia diversifolia and its isolated compounds. The laxative activity was studied by counting wet stools while anti-diarrheal activity was performed by measuring gastrointestinal tract motility. Hepatoprotective activity was studied by biochemical and histo-pathological analysis while diuretic activity was performed by urine collection protocol. Doses of 30 and 100 mg/kg of crude methanolic extract of Sterculia diversifolia (MESD) stem bark and leaves, significantly (P < 0.05, P < 0.01) produced wet feces in subjects pretreated with atropine while 8-hydroxyquercetin and dihydroquercetin showed highly significant (P < 0.001) results by increasing fecal weight and water contents without producing diarrhea. MESD stem bark and leaves also dose-dependently lowered diarrhea while 8-hydroxyquercetin and dihydroquercetin showed highly significant (P < 0.001) results by producing shaped stools in mice. MESD, 8-hydroxyquercetin and dihydroquercetin offered significant protection against histopathological changes in the liver. Diuretic activity of Crude MESD stem bark and leaves extracts shows highly significant diuretic effect while dihydroquercetin showed better results than 8-hydroxyquercetin. It is concluded that Sterculia diversifolia and its isolated compounds bears laxative, anti-diarrheal, hepatoprotective and diuretic effects.

COMPARATIVE STUDY ON DIURETIC ACTIVITY OF DIFFERENT PLANT SOURCES USED AS MORAT [CONTROVERSIALAYURVED PLANT

Morat is considered as a signicant medicinal plant in the Indian system of medicine [Ayurveda] as it is very effective in various Urinary disorders. Under the name of Morat, botanical identity such as Leea macrophylla Roxb., Saccharum officinarum L., Alangium lamarkii Thw. Marsdenia tenacissima Wight. &amp; Arn., Maerua arenaria Hook, Chonemorpha macrophylla (Roxb) G. Don are considered as they exhibit same medicinal properties. The purpose of this work was to differentiate the plants which are known as Morat by determining and comparing their diuretic activity by Lipschitz method. Two positive control Furosemide (standard drug) &amp; Cystone (herbal plant compound) were compared. The effect on electrolytes changes and urine output were measured. In the result, decoction of all plants has shown diuresis except M. tenacissima. In inter comparison C. macrophylla decoction produced most signicant diuresis &amp; excretion of electrolytes. This suggest that use of C. macrophylla root as “Morat”; most effective diuretic plant.

An Update on Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Activities of the Genus Persicaria and Polygonum.

The discovery of new pharmaceutical identities, particularly anti-infective agents, represents an urgent need due to the increase in immunocompromised patients and the ineffectiveness/toxicity of the drugs currently used. The scientific community has recognized in the last decades the importance of the plant kingdom as a huge source of novel molecules which could act against different type of infections or illness. However, the great diversity of plant species makes it difficult to select them with probabilities of success, adding to the fact that existing information is difficult to find, it is atomized or disordered. Persicaria and Polygonum constitute two of the main representatives of the Polygonaceae family, which have been extensively used in traditional medicine worldwide. Important and structurally diverse bioactive compounds have been isolated from these genera of wild plants; among them, sesquiterpenes and flavonoids should be remarked. In this article, we firstly mention all the species reported with pharmacological use and their geographical distribution. Moreover, a number of tables which summarize an update detailing the type of natural product (extract or isolated compound), applied doses, displayed bioassays and the results obtained for the main bioactivities of these genera cited in the literature during the past 40 years. Antimicrobial, antioxidant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, anticancer, antiviral, antiparasitic, anti-diabetic, antipyretic, hepatoprotective, diuretic, gastroprotective and neuropharmacological activities were explored and reviewed in this work, concluding that both genera could be the source for upcoming molecules to treat different human diseases.