Dimorphandra gardneriana Tul. (Fabaceae): Medicinal and Industrial Potential of a Brazilian Plant with Pharmacological and Bioactive Properties
Fábio Caboclo Moreira1, José Thyálisson da Costa Silva1, Marcos Aurélio Figueirêdo dos Santos1, Yedda Maria Lobo Soares de Matos1, Dieferson Leandro de Souza1, José Aglailson Oliveira da Anunciação1, Maria Aparecida Barbosa Ferreira Gonçalo1, Lariza Leisla Leandro Nascimento1, Cicero dos Santos Leandro1, Eveline Naiara Nuvens Oliveira1, Maria Elizete Machado Generino1, Luis Pereira de Morais1, Vinicius Santos Pereira2, Ademar Maia Filho1, Damiana Gonçalves de Sousa Freitas1, Janaína de Souza Bezerra3, Magaly Lima Mota1, Mateus Santana de Deus1, Maria do Socorro Costa4 and José Weverton Almeida-Bezerra1*
1 Regional University of Cariri, Crato – CE, Brazil.
2 Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande- MS, Brazil.
3 Doctor Leão Sampaio University Center, Juazeiro do Norte – CE, Brazil.
4 Federal University of Cariri, Barbalha – CE, Brazil.
*Corresponding Author: Prof. Dr. José Weverton Almeida-Bezerra, Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, 63105-000, Crato, CE, Brazil.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58624/SVOAMB.2024.05.055
Received: September 25, 2024 Published: October 30, 2024
Abstract
The traditional use of medicinal plants, particularly in the Middle East and Asia, highlights the historical and contemporary importance of these herbs in the treatment of various diseases and infections. Among these plants, the Fabaceae family stands out for its incredible diversity and significant therapeutic potential, including the genus Dimorphandra, which has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in several studies. Known as fava d'anta, Dimorphandra gardneriana is a plant native to Brazil with significant pharmacological properties, due to the presence of rutin, a flavonoid with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. This study aims to consolidate data on Dimorphandra gardneriana, reviewing its chemical constituents, biological activities, and pharmacological properties to provide a comprehensive overview of its medicinal potential. The review was conducted based on published material and new data collected through databases such as MEDLINE, PUBMED, and SCOPUS. The process included defining the topic, inclusion/exclusion criteria, extraction and classification of studies, evaluation, and interpretation of the results. The analysis revealed that Dimorphandra gardneriana contains several bioactive compounds, such as rutin, galactomannans, and quercetin. These compounds have demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Combined with their use in advanced controlled release technologies and the application of silver nanoparticles, these properties highlight their value not only in natural medicine but also in industry. These promising characteristics indicate potential future biological activities in various fields of scientific and technological research, with the potential to significantly contribute to the development of new treatments and innovative products in diverse areas of well-being and other sectors, in addition to presenting significant financial value.
Keywords: Phytotherapy, Health, Bioactivity, Pharmacognosy, Economic potential.
Citation: Moreira FC, da Costa Silva JT, dos Santos MAF, de Matos YMLS, de Souza DL, da Anunciaça o JAO, Gonçalo MABF, Nascimento LLL, dos Santos Leandro C, Oliveira ENN, Generino MEM, de Morais LP, Pereira VS, Filho AM, de Sousa Freitas DG, de Souza Bezerra J, Magaly Lima Mota, de Deus MS, do Socorro Costa M, Almeida-Bezerra JW. Dimorphandra gardneriana Tul. (Fabaceae): Medicinal and Industrial Potential of a Brazilian Plant with Pharmacological and Bioactive Properties. SVOA Microbiology 2024, 5:5, 171-176. doi:10.58624 SVOAMB.2024.05.055
